Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2

by Michael Law, Amy Collins

Overview

Learn to use ArcGIS Pro confidently, quickly, and effectively with the newest edition in this best-selling series.

Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2 introduces readers to ArcGIS Pro, the world’s most powerful desktop GIS. Geographic information system (GIS) software provides mapping and analytic capabilities that give people and organizations powerful location intelligence.

Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2 walks readers through exploring ArcGIS Online, using 3D GIS, building a geodatabase, creating maps for web and physical presentations, and more. With more than 300 full-color images, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2 clarifies complicated processes, such as developing a geoprocessing model, using Python to write a script tool, and creating space-time cubes for analysis in easy-to-follow workflows.

Throughout the book, short sidebars about real-world GIS scenarios in specific industries help readers understand how ArcGIS Pro can be used widely to solve problems. At the end of each chapter, a summary and glossary help reinforce the skills learned.

This edition has been completely updated for use with ArcGIS Pro 3.2.

The Getting to Know series has been teaching readers about GIS for more than 20 years. Ideal for students, self-learners, and professionals who want to learn the premier GIS desktop application, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2 is a textbook and desk reference designed to show users how to use ArcGIS Pro successfully.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781589487789
Publisher:	Esri Press
Publication date:	05/28/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
File size:	24 MB
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About the Author

Michael Law is a cartographer and GIS professional with over 16 years of experience. He lives in Toronto, Canada. He and Amy Collins previously updated Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop 10.8.

Amy Collins is a writer and editor who lives in Northern California. She and Michael Law previously updated Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop 10.8.

Table of Contents

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1             Introducing GIS

                                Exercise 1a: Explore ArcGIS Online

Chapter 2             A first look at ArcGIS Pro

                                Exercise 2a: Learn some basics

                                Exercise 2b: Go beyond the basics

                                Exercise 2c: Experience 3D GIS

Chapter 3            Exploring geospatial relationships

                                Exercise 3a: Extract part of a dataset

                                Exercise 3b: Incorporate tabular data

                                Exercise 3c: Calculate data statistics

                                Exercise 3d: Connect spatial datasets

Chapter 4             Creating and editing spatial data

                                Exercise 4a: Build a geodatabase

                                Exercise 4b: Create features

                                Exercise 4c: Modify features

Chapter 5             Facilitating workflows

                                Exercise 5a: Manage a repeatable workflow using tasks

                                Exercise 5b: Create a geoprocessing model

                                Exercise 5c: Run a Python command and script tool

Chapter 6             Geoenabling your project

                                Exercise 6a: Prepare project data

                                Exercise 6b: Geocode location data

                                Exercise 6c: Use geoprocessing tools to analyze vector data

Chapter 7             Analyzing spatial and temporal patterns

                                Exercise 7a: Create a kernel density map

                                Exercise 7b: Perform a hot spot analysis

                                Exercise 7c: Explore the results in 3D

                                Exercise 7d: Animate the data

Chapter 8             Determining suitability

                                Exercise 8a: Prepare project data

                                Exercise 8b: Derive new surfaces

                                Exercise 8c: Create a weighted suitability model

Chapter 9           Presenting your project

                                Exercise 9a: Apply detailed symbology

                                Exercise 9b: Label features

                                Exercise 9c: Create a page layout

                                Exercise 9d: Share your project

Appendix          Image and data source credits

                         Data license agreement

Glossary