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Frequently Asked QuestionsThe questions have been divided into several categories. Click the appropriate link below to jump directly to the question you wish to view, or begin scrolling down this page to browse through all of the questions and answers. ArcView 8.x
What is ArcView? Data Creation and Management
What editing tools are available at ArcView 8.x? ArcGIS Extensions
Are there extensions available for ArcView 8.x? Upgrading from ArcView 3.x to ArcView 8.x
What about support for ArcView 3.x? System Requirements What operating systems are supported
at ArcView 8.3? ArcView 8.x ArcView is a desktop geographic information system. With ArcView you can create intelligent, dynamic maps using data from virtually any source and across most popular computing platforms. ArcView provides the tools to let you work with maps, database tables, charts, and graphics all at once. You can also use multimedia links to add pictures, sound, and video to your maps.  ArcView 8.x is the most significant release in the history of ArcView. Using feedback and requests from users, ESRI built ArcView 8.x with a completely new architecture and user environment. ArcView 8.x maintains the base functionality of ArcView 3.x, and adds many new features. These include on-the-fly coordinate and data projection; Windows compatibility including customization with Visual Basic for Applications built in; a catalog for browsing and managing data; better label management including support for annotation; new editing tools; enhanced cartography; and much more. ArcGIS is a scalable system of software for geographic data creation, management, integration, analysis, and dissemination for every organization, from an individual to a globally distributed network of people. As GIS expands into new applications and user communities, ArcGIS meets the challenge of providing the data and services to a geographically literate world. Strong editing, analysis, and modeling, along with cutting-edge data models and management, continue to distinguish the ArcGIS software family as the leading GIS software. Users can deploy multiple ArcGIS clients (ArcView, ArcEditor, ArcInfo) seats and ArcGIS servers (ArcSDE and ArcIMS) to meet their needs for scalable GIS solutions. ArcView is an exceptional stand-alone GIS as well as the entry point to ArcGIS, an integrated and scalable family of GIS software products. ArcGIS extends ArcView by providing advanced spatial analysis, multiuser editing, Internet application services, and high performance spatial database services. The ArcGIS Desktop software products are ArcView, ArcEditor, ArcInfo, and the ArcGIS extensions. Each of these software products includes a suite of integrated desktop applications: ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox.
Does ArcView 8.x include all of the functionality of ArcView 3.x? Yes, ArcView 8.x maintains the base functionality of ArcView 3.x and adds many new features driven by user requests. What are some of the new features and functions of ArcView 8.x?
What is the difference between the single use and concurrent use licenses of ArcView 8.x? ArcView 8.x is available as a single use or concurrent use license. Regardless of the license type, the functionality of ArcView is identical. A single use license, the licensing structure used at ArcView 3.x, allows ArcView to be installed on one computer and does not require a license manager. A concurrent use license, also known as a floating seat license, is controlled by a license manager operating on an organization's network. Concurrent use licenses can be used by many users, but the number of users at any given time is limited to the number of floating licenses available. Data Creation and Management What editing tools are available at ArcView 8.x? ArcView 8.x contains new feature construction and editing tools including support for true curves and snap to multiple layers. ArcView 8.x allows you to create and edit shapefiles and simple features in a personal geodatabase including annotation. Can ArcView 8.x edit a geodatabase? ArcView 8.x can create and edit simple geometric features (points, lines, and polygons), analogous to shapefile features, in a personal geodatabase (MS Access). ArcView 8.x can also create and maintain annotation in a personal geodatabase. ArcView 8.x does not support advanced editing of data models (e.g., topology, geometric networks, feature-linked annotation, relationships, dimensioning). ArcView 8.x allows you to read but not edit a multiuser geodatabase. What types of data can I access with ArcView 8.x? ArcView 8.x supports the same data formats as ArcView 3.x. Below is an overview of the types of data ArcView 8.x can access:
Is ArcView 8.x Internet enabled? Yes, ArcView 8.x is Internet enabled, allowing the integration of Internet map data with your local data. ArcView also includes a direct connection to the Geography Network (www.geographynetwork.com) for easy access to a wealth of geographic data from a variety of data providers. ArcGIS Extensions Are there extensions available for ArcView 8.x? Yes, ArcView 8.x is fully interoperable with the ArcGIS extensions. The optional extensions include ArcGIS Spatial Analyst, ArcGIS 3D Analyst, ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst, ArcGIS Publisher, ArcPress for ArcGIS, ArcGIS StreetMap USA, and MrSID Encoder for ArcGIS. Additional extensions are planned for release in the future. Are the ArcGIS extensions available as single use and concurrent use licenses? Yes, the ArcGIS extensions are also available as single use or concurrent use licenses. Upgrading from ArcView3.x to ArcView 8.x What about support for ArcView 3.x? ESRI will continue to sell and offer support and training for ArcView 3.x. Visit www.esri.com/arcview3x for current information on ArcView 3.x. What about support for Avenue applications? Avenue is no longer used at ArcView 8.x. ArcView 8.x is built using the ArcObjects technology framework. ArcObjects technology is based on the Component Object Model (COM) and was introduced with ArcInfo 8. COM allows developers to have open access to the components that make up ArcView 8.x and customize the application using the built-in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). In addition, any COM-compliant programming language such as Visual Basic, Visual C++, or Delphi may be used. How does an ArcView 3.x user transition to ArcView 8.x? ArcView 8.x supports the same data sources that ArcView 3.x supports. ArcView 8.x also provides import tools for ArcView 3.x project (APR) and legend (AVL) files. What training/resources are available to help ArcView 3.x users transition to ArcView 8.x?
System Requirements
What operating systems are supported at ArcView 8.3? ArcView 8.3 supports Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Visit ArcView System Requirements for more information.
What are the minimum system requirements for ArcView8.x? Pentium What are the recommended system requirements for ArcView 8.x? Pentium |
