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ArcScan for ArcGIS, is an extension to ArcGIS Desktop that provides a comprehensive, efficient, and easy-to-use set of tools for raster-to-vector conversion.
Significantly minimize your postprocessing work by using the automatic vectorization capabilities within ArcScan to create vector features from the entire image or by interactively vectorizing selected areas.
With ArcScan for ArcGIS, you can
- Automate the conversion of scanned paper maps to vector form.
- Perform automatic or interactive raster-to-vector data conversion with high precision.
- Reduce the time and expense in creating GIS data.
- Create shapefile or geodatabase line and polygon features directly from raster images.
- Eliminate the tedious need to digitize the data by hand.
- Use raster snapping capabilities to make interactive vectorization more accurate and efficient.
- Easily clean up scanned maps.
- Prepare images for vectorization with simple raster editing.
ArcScan for ArcGIS is an extension that appeals to a wide range of organizations where data automation of paper maps is needed including
- Government agencies and counties with parcel or town planning maps
- Utilities that need to map water, gas, and electrical facilities
- Natural resources agencies that need to create forestry or agricultural stands, soils, geology, and hydrology maps
These are just a few of the ways ArcScan for ArcGIS can help your organization. See how people are using ArcScan for ArcGIS to get needed data converted faster and easier.
Note: With the release of ArcGIS 9.1, the functionality of ArcScan is included in ArcEditor and ArcInfo. |
