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| Podcast Title | Length | Size | Published |
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| Classifying and Symbolizing Data in ArcMap: Creating a Weather Map
ArcMap provides numerous options for classifying and symbolizing your data. This discussion will explore the workflow for creating a weather map in ArcGIS including downloading, classifying, and symbolizing weather data and creating a raster surface from vector data using ArcGIS Spatial Analyst tools. Tags: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcMap |
10:06 | 5MB | 08/29/2006 |
| Performance Tips and Tricks: ArcGIS Desktop
In this discussion, the presenters will explore tips and tricks that will help users improve their display and draw performance while working in ArcMap and ArcCatalog. this podcast is tailored to ArcGIS Desktop users who want to learn how to work more efficiently with their data. Tags: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcMap |
16:15 | 7MB | 10/10/2006 |
| QA/QC for GIS Data: Creating a Quality Assurance Plan
A quality assurance plan should define every aspect of your quality assurance program. This discussion provides a strategy for creating a plan that sets expectations for data criteria and quality standards and describes methods and procedures for measuring data against those standards. Tags: ArcGIS Desktop, Data |
7:27 | 3MB | 01/17/2006 |
| QA/QC for GIS Data: Initial Quality Control Checks
Quality control must be organized to make the best use of time, tools, and people. Before you perform the most intensive, time-consuming inspection tasks, start with a set of quick and efficient quality control checks. This discussion provides just a few initial quality control ideas to make your QA/QC for GIS data more efficient. Tags: ArcGIS Desktop, Data |
10:12 | 5MB | 03/14/2006 |
| QA/QC for GIS Data: Recording and Tracking Errors
A successful quality assurance program depends on a reliable and reusable method for recording and tracking the errors you find. This discussion explains the benefits of establishing an error recording and tracking mechanism and introduces a GIS strategy for implementing one. Tags: ArcGIS Desktop, Tracking |
7:49 | 4MB | 02/28/2006 |
| QA/QC for GIS Data: Starting a Quality Assurance Program
This discussion provides a brief introduction of QA/QC and gives you a few ideas for getting started with a quality assurance program. Tags: ArcGIS Desktop, Data |
7:11 | 3MB | 12/06/2005 |
| QA/QC for GIS Data: Visual Inspection and Quality Control
Once data has passed initial quality control checks, a more intensive visual inspection is necessary to ensure quality and confidence in the data. However, this can be a time-consuming process that adds cost to the project. This discussion offers several methods that will save you time and reduce the costs of manually examining map features. Tags: ArcGIS Desktop, Visual Inspection |
8:40 | 4MB | 05/23/2006 |
| Understanding the ArcGIS Desktop Applications: Synthesizing ArcCatalog, ArcMap, and ArcToolbox
This discussion takes the listener through a workflow example of how you would use ArcCatalog, ArcMap, and ArcToolbox together in a simple project. In particular, it will walk you through the creation of a map—from data to cartography. This is the final episode of a four-part series entitled "Understanding the ArcGIS Desktop Applications." Previous episodes covered ArcCatalog, ArcMap, and ArcToolbox individually. Tags: ArcGIS Desktop, Applications |
7:45 | 4MB | 05/14/2008 |
| Understanding the ArcGIS Desktop Applications: What is ArcCatalog
This discussion explores ArcCatalog, describes how it fits into your workflow, and explains some of its default behaviors. This is part one of a four-part series entitled "Understanding the ArcGIS Desktop Applications". This series of podcasts covers ArcCatalog, ArcMap, and ArcToolbox individually, and ends with an example of how you would use all three applications together in a simple project. Tags: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcCatalog |
7:53 | 4MB | 02/13/2008 |
| Understanding the ArcGIS Desktop Applications: What is ArcMap
This discussion explores ArcMap, describes how it fits into your workflow, and explains some of its default behaviors. ArcMap is the comprehensive map authoring and data analysis component of ArcGIS Desktop. It is the application you use for querying, analyzing, editing, and mapping your data. This is part two of a four-part series entitled "Understanding the ArcGIS Desktop Applications." This series of podcasts covers ArcCatalog, ArcMap, and ArcToolbox individually, and ends with an example of how you would use all three applications together in a simple project. Tags: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcMap |
7:10 | 3MB | 03/12/2008 |
| Understanding the ArcGIS Desktop Applications: What is ArcToolbox
This discussion explores ArcToolbox, describes how it fits into your workflow, and explains some of its default behaviors. ArcToolbox is a user interface in ArcGIS for accessing and organizing a collection of geoprocessing tools, models, and scripts. This is part three of a four-part series entitled "Understanding the ArcGIS Desktop Applications." This series of podcasts covers ArcCatalog, ArcMap, and ArcToolbox individually, and ends with an example of how you would use all three applications together in a simple project. Tags: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcToolbox |
7:18 | 3MB | 04/15/2008 |
| An Introduction to Surfaces and Terrains, Part 1
In this episode, Clayton Crawford, a product lead on the ArcGIS 3D Analyst team responsible for terrain datasets, and Colin Childs, an instructor with the ESRI Educational Services division, discuss how surface data is stored and managed in ArcGIS, what a terrain dataset is, and some common uses of terrain datasets. Crawford explains why terrain datasets can be a good solution for ArcGIS 3D Analyst users who work with large amounts of surface data. |
14:24 | 7MB | 09/11/2007 |
| An Introduction to Surfaces and Terrains, Part 2
In this episode, Clayton Crawford, a product lead on the ArcGIS 3D Analyst team responsible for terrain datasets, and Colin Childs, an instructor with the ESRI Educational Services division, discuss what a terrain dataset is, how it is created, and what types of data it can manage. Clayton also shares suggestions, best practices, and the typical workflow for creating a new terrain dataset. |
19:57 | 9MB | 10/16/2007 |
| ArcGIS Network Analyst: Network Datasets
This discussion provides an overview of network datasets used by ArcGIS Network Analyst. You will learn about the components of a network dataset and how to begin creating one. |
09:01 | 4MB | 1/31/2006 |
| ArcGIS Network Analyst: Networks and Network Models
This discussion is tailored to ArcGIS software users who may deploy geometric network functionality or ArcGIS Network Analyst functionality to model-directed or undirected network flow. Learn what the differences are and how to decide which is appropriate to use for specific applications. |
10:24 | 5MB | 12/20/2005 |
| ArcGIS Network Analyst: Setting Network Dataset Connectivity, Part 1
The Network Analyst extension provides network-based spatial analysis including routing, travel directions, closest facility, and service area analysis. This discussion introduces the network dataset and explains how to set its properties, including connectivity policies, connectivity groups, and network attributes. This discussion also covers how to include elevation, hierarchies, and turns in the analysis. |
8:51 | 4MB | 6/6/2006 |
| ArcGIS Network Analyst: Setting Network Dataset Connectivity, Part 2
The Network Analyst extension provides network-based spatial analysis including routing, travel directions, closest facility, and service area analysis. This discussion introduces the network dataset and explains how to set its properties, including connectivity policies, connectivity groups, and network attributes. This discussion also covers how to include elevation, hierarchies, and turns in the analysis. |
11:26 | 5MB | 6/20/2006 |
| Best Practices: Working with Cartographic Representations
Storing symbology in the geodatabase requires planning. This discussion of cartographic representations addresses questions about when to create representations, how to name them, when to use multiple representations for a feature class, why style files are important, and how best to use rules, overrides, and explicit representation fields. To benefit from this discussion, you should have some working knowledge of representations. Tags: CartographySymbology |
12:12 | 6MB | 7/5/2007 |
| Planning Your Geodatabase for Cartography with ArcGIS 9.2
The release of ArcGIS 9.2 Desktop will include significant enhancements for managing cartographic data in the geodatabase. This podcast discusses some of the data management issues that you need to consider to prepare your data for this new functionality. It is intended for cartographic and map production specialists, as well as geodatabase administrators. Tags: Cartography, ArcGIS Desktop |
8:51 | 4MB | 8/1/2006 |
| Using Geoprocessing Tools for Cartographic Representations
This discussion will provide a brief overview of the geoprocessing tools for cartographic representations, as well as the purposes for which they were designed. A brief overview of some of the tools will help illustrate how and why they might be used to automate management of cartographic representations and map production work flow, and for quality control and error checking with feature representations. Tags: Cartography, Geoprocessing Tools |
9:39 | 4MB | 1/30/2007 |
| Editing in ArcGIS: General Tips and Tricks
Explore techniques that will help you become more efficient and productive while editing spatial features in ArcGIS. This discussion is tailored to users of the ArcGIS software who perform edits to data on a regular basis and who would like to improve workflow and productivity. |
10:24 | 5MB | 9/12/2006 |
| Editing in ArcGIS: Sketches and Sketch Constraints
Explore procedures that will help you become more efficient and productive while working with sketches and sketch constraints. This discussion is tailored to users of ArcGIS software who perform edits to data on a regular basis, and who would like to pick up a series of useful techniques and pointers to improve workflow and productivity. |
11:41 | 5MB | 11/21/2006 |
| Editing in ArcGIS: Sketch Tools and Tasks
Explore procedures that will help you become more efficient and productive while sketching new features or using the sketch tools to edit existing features. This discussion is tailored to users of ArcGIS software who perform edits to data on a regular basis, and who would like to pick up a series of useful techniques and pointers to improve workflow and productivity. |
11:40 | 5MB | 10/24/2006 |
| Editing in ArcGIS: Working with Multipart Features
Explore procedures that will help you become more efficient and productive while editing multipart features. This discussion is tailored to users of ArcGIS software who perform edits to data on a regular basis, and who would like to pick up a series of useful techniques and pointers to improve workflow and productivity. |
8:27 | 4MB | 9/26/2006 |
| Administering and Maintaining Desktop and Workgroup Geodatabases
Get tips for administering and maintaining desktop and workgroup geodatabases. This is the third episode of a series on implementing and managing desktop and workgroup geodatabases. Tags: Geodatabase |
11:40 | 5MB | 12/16/2008 |
| An Overview of the Geodatabase and Five Reasons Why You Should Use It
The geodatabase is the common data storage and management framework for ArcGIS. This discussion describes what a geodatabase is and how GIS data is stored within it. It outlines five reasons why it is an advantageous data format for ArcGIS users to implement. Tags: Geodatabase, ArcGIS |
9:08 | 4MB | 3/20/2007 |
| ArcSDE: An Introduction to Log Files
This discussion introduces the topic of ArcSDE log files, including background information on what they are and how they are implemented in ArcGIS 8 versus ArcGIS 9. The content of this discussion is not specific to any supported database, and so is applicable to all database administrators and ArcSDE managers. It is recommended that you are familiar with database and ArcSDE architecture and terminology. Tags: Geodatabase, ArcGIS |
9:45 | 5MB | 4/11/2006 |
| ArcSDE: Log File Management for Microsoft SQL Server
This discussion focuses on the ArcSDE log file management options and ESRI recommendations for ArcGIS 9 with Microsoft SQL Server. The intended audience is database administrators and ArcSDE managers. It is recommended that you are familiar with database and ArcSDE architecture and terminology, and suggested that you first listen to ArcSDE: An Introduction to Log Files Tags: Geodatabase, ArcSDE, SQL Server |
10:52 | 5MB | 4/25/2006 |
| ArcSDE: Log File Management for Oracle
This discussion focuses on the ArcSDE log file management options and ESRI recommendations for ArcGIS 9 with Oracle. The intended audience is database administrators and ArcSDE managers. It is recommended that you are familiar with database and ArcSDE architecture and terminology, and suggested that you first listen to ArcSDE: An Introduction to Log Files. Tags: Geodatabase, ArcSDE, Oracle |
10:21 | 5MB | 5/9/2006 |
| ArcSDE: Top Five Versioning Myths
This discussion dispels the most common misconceptions in the user community about how versioning works while also presenting some best practices. The intended audience is database administrators and ArcSDE managers, but may be valuable to anyone who has begun editing in a multiuser geodatabase. It is recommended that you are familiar with versioning terminology and workflows. Tags: Geodatabase, ArcSDE |
8:50 | 4MB | 3/28/2006 |
| Best Practices: Loading Raster Data into an Enterprise Geodatabase
When loading raster data into an enterprise geodatabase, users can specify four raster storage settings: compression, pyramids, statistics, and tile size. This discussion focuses on some best practices for these settings, and raster data throughput between clients and the server. It is recommended that you are familiar with raster data concepts and ArcSDE architecture. Tags: Geodatabase, Raster Data |
10:12 | 5MB | 8/10/2007 |
| Creating Desktop and Workgroup Geodatabases
Learn how to create desktop and workgroup geodatabases and be introduced to the role of the database server administrator account. This is the second episode of a series on implementing and managing desktop and workgroup geodatabases. Tags: Geodatabase |
10:28 | 5MB | 12/10/2008 |
| Five Best Practices for Maintaining an Enterprise Geodatabase
This discussion focuses on some best practices to help maintain the performance of an enterprise geodatabase. The content of this discussion is not specific to any supported database and is therefore applicable to all database administrators and ArcSDE managers. It is recommended that you are familiar with database and ArcSDE architecture and terminology. Tags: Geodatabase, ArcSDE |
11:35 | 5MB | 5/10/2007 |
| Geodatabase Archiving: Introduction to Concepts and Capabilities
ArcGIS 9.2 introduces a new method of maintaining a historical record of your data, called geodatabase archiving. When archiving is enabled, changes to your datasets are recorded and can later be queried to view the state of features at any point in history. This discussion describes how the geodatabase implements this archiving capability and includes general topics about historical data. Tags: Geodatabase, ArcGIS |
9:12 | 4MB | 8/15/2006 |
| Geodatabase Archiving: Working with Archived Data
This second discussion on geodatabase archiving focuses on the new tools that ArcGIS 9.2 provides for working with archived data. Several methods of viewing and interacting with historical versions in ArcMap are covered, along with constructing historical queries. It is recommended that you are familiar with the new archiving functionality and suggested that you first listen to the podcast episode Geodatabase Archiving: Introduction to Concepts and Capabilities. Tags: Geodatabase, Archiving |
11:23 | 5MB | 11/7/2006 |
| Geodatabase Replication: An Overview
ArcGIS 9.2 introduced a new method of distributing shared datasets across several servers. This discussion describes the introductory concepts of geodatabase replication, such as the types of replica that can be created and the different methods available for synchronization. Also presented are several examples of where distributing your data using this capability may help to simplify data sharing workflows. Tags: Geodatabase, ArcGIS |
10:24 | 5MB | 2/13/2007 |
| Geodatabase Replication: Working with Replication
Geodatabase replication enables the distribution of datasets across several geodatabases, and provides a mechanism for keeping those datasets in synch by sending changes over the network or the Internet. This discussion contains suggestions for planning a replication strategy that will help you implement a comprehensive distributed data workflow. The mechanics of creating and synchronizing replicas are also discussed. Tags: Geodatabase, Replication |
10:36 | 5MB | 11/20/2007 |
| How ArcSDE Fits into ArcGIS 9.2
Beginning at the ArcGIS 9.2 release, ArcSDE is no longer sold as a separate product. Instead, ArcSDE technology is bundled with ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Server products. This discussion identifies the role that ArcSDE technology plays within the ArcGIS 9.2 software suite. Tags: Geodatabase, ArcSDE, ArcGIS |
7:31 | 3MB | 3/6/2007 |
| Installing ArcSDE for Microsoft SQL Server Express
Become familiar with the installation process of ArcSDE technology for Microsoft SQL Server Express licensed for ArcGIS Desktop or ArcGIS Server Workgroup. This is the first episode of a series on implementing and managing desktop and workgroup geodatabases. Tags: Geodatabase, ArcSDE, ArcGIS |
11:45 | 5MB | 12/2/2007 |
| Introducing ArcSDE Implementation for PostgreSQL
This discussion explores PostgreSQL, an open source database developed and maintained by an online community. With the release of ArcGIS Server 9.3, ESRI includes support for PostgreSQL 8.3.0. The implementation of ArcSDE for PostgreSQL includes all of the capabilities of ArcSDE and the geodatabase. You and your users will be able to perform any workflow on ArcSDE for PostgreSQL as you would on any other ArcSDE implementation. Tags: Geodatabase, ArcSDE, ArcGIS |
7:57 | 4MB | 7/16/2008 |
| Introduction to Bundled Database Servers
Bundled database servers are new at ArcGIS 9.2 and include personal geodatabases (Personal ArcSDE) and workgroup geodatabases (Workgroup ArcSDE). This discussion will describe the implementation and capabilities of these two levels of the scalable geodatabase. Tags: Geodatabase, ArcSDE, Database |
7:44 | 4MB | 4/24/2008 |
| Migrating from Single-user Geodatabases to Multiuser Geodatabases
This episode provides reasons to migrate from MS Access personal or file geodatabases to multiuser geodatabases. It also highlights some key concepts to be aware of before migrating as well as GIS data migration methods. It is recommended that you are familiar with the geodatabase and basic geodatabase concepts. Tags: Geodatabase, Multiuser |
12:58 | 6MB | 7/30/2008 |
| Migrating to the Geodatabase
This discussion provides the migration workflows for the five most common GIS data formats (tables, shapefiles, coverages, CAD data, and imagery) to the geodatabase. It is recommended that you are familiar with the geodatabase and basic geodatabase concepts. Users new to the geodatabase can learn more by listening to the Instructional Series Podcast episodes "An Overview of the Geodatabase and Five Reasons Why You Should Use It" and "Types of Geodatabases at ArcGIS 9.2." Tags: Geodatabase, Migrating |
11:47 | 5MB | 10/11/2008 |
| Performance Tips and Tricks: ArcSDE Client-Side Optimization
Explore tips and tricks in the context of accessing data stored in an RDBMS. This discussion is tailored to end users of the multiuser geodatabase, ArcSDE managers, and database administrators. Tags: Geodatabase, ArcSDE |
9:13 | 4MB | 1/3/2006 |
| Three Tips for Managing Raster Data in an Enterprise Geodatabase
This discussion offers three tips for effective raster data management in an enterprise geodatabase. It is recommended that you are familiar with the geodatabase, raster data concepts, and ArcSDE architecture. Tags: Geodatabase, Raster Data |
8:22 | 4MB | 12/11/2007 |
| Troubleshooting ArcSDE Service Startup Issues for Windows
This discussion describes some of the more common issues associated with a failed startup of the ArcSDE service on Microsoft Windows, and how to troubleshoot these issues. While this discussion will focus on the ArcSDE service for the Microsoft Windows platform, much of this information can also be applied to ArcSDE startup issues for the UNIX and Linux platforms. Tags: Geodatabase, ArcSDE |
12:41 | 6MB | 1/17/2008 |
| Types of Geodatabases at ArcGIS 9.2
At ArcGIS 9.2, three different types of geodatabases are available: Microsoft Access-based personal geodatabase, file geodatabase, and scalable geodatabase. The scalable geodatabase is offered at three levels: personal, workgroup, and enterprise. This discussion will describe the different types of geodatabases and their implementations and will contrast their properties. Tags: Geodatabase, ArcGIS |
9:41 | 4MB | 4/10/2007 |
| Maplex for ArcGIS: Tips and Tricks
Maplex for ArcGIS is an automated high-quality cartographic text placement and labeling extension for ArcGIS Desktop. This discussion will explore labeling options available with Maplex that can help ArcGIS Desktop users improve the quality of labels on their maps. Tags: Maplex for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Desktop |
8:27 | 4MB | 7/4/2006 |
| Talking about Rasters in ArcGIS: An Introduction
This discussion will explore some broad topics and elementary concepts related to how raster data is implemented in ArcGIS applications. In particular, some of the topics that will be examined include: supported raster formats, effects of cell size, compression options, statistics, pyramids, and basics about raster rendering. |
10:10 | 5MB | 1/16/2007 |
| Tips for Writing Python Scripts
Python scripts are a great way to automate your geoprocessing tasks. This discussion offers some tips for improving the performance of your Python scripts, and discusses ArcGIS geoprocessing and system tools you can use with Python scripts to develop and execute your geoprocessing workflows. |
7:08 | 3MB | 7/18/2006 |
| Best Practices: Defining Projection Information for ArcIMS Map Services
This discussion is targeted toward ArcIMS Developers, Site Administrators, and General ArcGIS users who consume ArcIMS map services in client applications, such as ArcGIS Explorer, ArcMap and the HTML Viewer. Learn why it is important to include projection information in ArcIMS map services, and the steps involved in defining projection information. |
8:56 | 4MB | 12/5/2006 |
| Considerations for Designing Effective Web Maps
Interactive Web maps are designed and used to accomplish focused and meaningful tasks. Learn what Web maps are, how they can be used, and what you should consider when designing for usability and performance. This is the first episode in a series relating to creating effective Web maps. |
6:05 | 3MB | 4/22/2009 |
| Creating Optimized Web Maps at 9.3.1: An Overview
This episode will explore the new Map Service Publishing toolbar in ArcMap, and how it will help users author well-designed map documents that will form the basis for fast map services. Along with optimized map services, ArcGIS 9.3.1 also provides tools for evaluating the performance of your maps, while allowing you to analyze and preview your maps as you prepare them for publishing. |
6:06 | 3MB | 6/3/2009 |
| Introduction to ArcGIS Engine Development
ArcGIS Engine provides the capability to build stand-alone applications or extend existing applications to provide focused spatial solutions to both GIS and non-GIS users. This discussion introduces the listener to ArcGIS Engine development and describes the Software Developer Kit, customization options, licensing, ArcObjects responsible for customization, and the application framework. |
8:23 | 4MB | 9/9/2008 |
| Introduction to ArcGIS Engine Functionality
This discussion is a follow-up to a previous podcast titled Introduction to ArcGIS Engine Development. This podcast will introduce ArcGIS Engine's core functionality and how it can be used to execute advanced or specialized GIS applications. This podcast is intended for developers who want to investigate how ArcGIS Engine can be used to create a wide range of applications. |
8:32 | 4MB | 3/11/2009 |
| Introduction to ArcGIS Server
ArcGIS Server 9.2 provides GIS users with applications and functionality for data management, visualization, and spatial analysis. This discussion will describe the workflow for using ArcGIS Server, including authoring a GIS resource, publishing the GIS resource to ArcGIS Server as a service, and using the service from a client application. |
8:45 | 4MB | 7/10/2007 |
| Overview of Geodata Services in ArcGIS Server
This discussion explains what geodata services are, the capabilities they offer, the different ways to create them, and concludes with some tips on their setup and implementation. It is recommended that you are familiar with the geodatabase, geodatabase replication, and ArcGIS Server concepts. |
10:49 | 5MB | 6/17/2008 |
| Performance Tips and Tricks: ArcIMS Optimization
This discussion about ArcIMS performance is targeted toward ArcIMS developers, site administrators, and network administrators. In particular, Michael will explore changes that can be made to ArcIMS that will enhance the performance of the application. |
8:38 | 4MB | 2/14/2006 |
