Mastering ArcGIS 9.3
This is a comprehensive course that covers all the key functions of the software plus the more complex data analysis functions. A module on editing is included that takes users through creating new data layers, creating features, modifying features (with and without topology) and modifying attributes. Suitable for new and experienced users.
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Course Sections
Section 1 : The ArcGIS SoftwareThe ArcGIS structure, ArcGIS Desktop Software, Map Documents: Opening, Using & Key Elements, Layout & Data Views, Table of Contents, Spatial Layers, Attribute Tables & Graphs, The ArcMap GUI, On-Line Help
Section 2 : ArcCatalog & ArcToolboxThe ArcCatalog Application, Creating Connections, Listing Options, ArcCatalog Preview & Display Options, MetaData & Editing MetaData, Shapefile Properties & Structure, Coordinate Systems & Projection, Manage Data, Geodatabases: SDE, File & Personal, Creating Geodatabases: Structure & Management, Feature Datasets & Feature ClassesThe ArcToolbox Application, Toolboxes & Toolsets, Projection Tools, Geodatabase Import/Export Tools
Section 3 : Managing Map Documents & Adding DataManaging the Map Document, Layout Page Set-Up, Adding Data Frames and Properties, Valid Spatial Data Sources, Adding Spatial Data, Geodatabase Data, Creating & Managing Group Data Layers, Layer (*.lyr) Files, Saving Map Documents, Data Source ReferencesValid Attribute Data Sources, Connecting to Databases (ODBC) & Adding ODBC Data, Adding Stand-Alone Tables, Using XY Coordinates, Managing Event LayersAdding and Georeferencing Rasters, Image & Swipe Layers
Section 4 : Symbolising Spatial DataSingle Symbol Legend, Symbol Selector, More Symbols & Properties, Symbol Property Editor, Unique Values Legend; Customisation, Specific Values, Many Fields, Match Symbols Legend, Layer Files to Store SymbologyQuantities Legend; Classification Methods, Exclusion, Graduated Colours Classification , Label Customisation, Graduated Symbols, Chart Legends, Multiple Attributes Legend, Layer Transparency, Table of Contents
Section 5 : Using Spatial DataControlling the Scale of the Display, Scale Thresholds and Properties, Full Extent Tool/ Zoom to Layers, Setting & Managing a Reference Scale, Bookmarks menu & Bookmarks Manager, My Places, Identify Tool, XY Tool, Measure Tool, Overview Window, Magnifier Window, Viewer WindowLayer Selection & Interactive Methods, Managing the Selection; Exporting, Selection Layer, Selection Colour & Style, Copy Records Function
Section 6 : Attribute Queries, Managing Attribute Tables & Table RelationshipsSelect by Attributes dialog, Selection Build Methods, SQL Syntax & Error Management, Field Aliases , Expression Files, Definition Query on a Layer, Using the Find FunctionKey Attribute Fields, Table Appearance, Field Properties, Width & Position, Freezing/Unfreezing Fields, Advanced Table Sorting, Table Statistics, Interactive Record Selection, Creating Statistical Summary TablesData Matching Relationships, Joining Attribute Tables & Results, Relating Attribute Tables & Results, Managing Joins & Relates
Section 7 : Labels & AnnotationMapTips, Dynamic Label Options, Label Style & Customisation, Label Placement/Orientation/Angle & Duplicates , Label Visibility & Scale, Label Conflict Detection, Layer Files & Label Properties, Interactive Labels, Create & Manage Annotation Group, Create & Manage Annotation Feature Class, Annotation Feature Class Settings
Section 8 : Creating & Managing GraphsCreating Graphs, Specifying Records & Managing Series , Graph & Advanced Properties, Changing Graph Data, Graph Background & Themes, Saving, Exporting & Managing Graphs
Section 9 : Creating & Managing Layouts & Map TemplatesLayout Elements , Page & Print Set-Up, Layout Title & General Text and Graphics, Extent Rectangles, Controlling the Map Scale, Scale Bars, Scale Text , Adding Tables, Graphs & Pictures, Adding Objects, Creating & Managing Legends, Printing & Managing the Layout, Exporting Layouts, Export to PDF with TOC, Creating, Managing & Using Map Templates
Section 10 : Buffers & Spatial RelationshipsThe Buffer Tool, Defining Buffer Distance, Dissolving Buffers, Multiple Ring Buffers – Points, Lines, Buffering Polygon Features, Outside Polygon Option, Internal Polygon BuffersSelect by Location, Selection Build Methods, Spatial Relationships: Intersect, Are Within a Distance of, Completely Contain, Are Completely Within, Have their Centroid in, Share a Line Segment with, Touch the Boundary of, Are Identical to, Are Crossed by the Outline of, Contain, Are Contained by, Clip Tool, Clementini Relationships
Section 11 : Spatial Editing, Map Topology & Attribute EditingCreating a New Shapefile & Managing Field Structure, Creating a New Feature Class & Managing Field Structure, Creating a New Stand-Alone TableThe Editor Toolbar, Editing Tasks & the Sketch Tool, Snapping Environment & Tolerances, Creating New Features, Auto-Complete Features, Copy & Paste Features, Union & Multi-Part, Tracing Features, Panning & Zooming, Saving EditsModifying Features: Entire Feature , Modifying Features: Individual Vertices/Coordinates, Reshape Features, Cutting, Splitting, Merging and Intersecting, Extend/Trim, Modifying Shared Features: Topology, Shared Geometry, Reshape Edge & Auto-Complete TasksModify Attribute Table Fields and Rows, Editing Attributes, Find & Replace, Field Calculator for Attributes, Calculating Selected Records Only, Field Calculator for Geometry
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