Common Questions

PLTS for ArcGIS—Mapping Agency Solution is used by any mapping agency needing to produce large-, intermediate-, and small-scale topographic products.

• National mapping agencies
• State land mapping agencies
• State natural resource mapping agencies

PLTS for ArcGIS—Mapping Agency Solution includes many geodatabase models specific to mapping agencies

• United States Geological Survey (USGS) 1:24,000-, 1:63,360-, and 1:100,000-scale data model
• FEMA Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map 1:6,000-, 1:12,000-, and 1:24,000-scale data model
• EuroRegionalMap (ERM) 1:250,000-scale data model
• EuroGlobalMap (EGM) 1:1,000,000-scale data model
• GlobalMap 1:1,000,000-scale data model

Yes. PLTS for ArcGIS—Mapping Agency Solution operates directly and dependently with ESRI's core software. Please refer to System Requirements for further information.

Customized training for PLTS for ArcGIS—Mapping Agency Solution is available and can be conducted either at ESRI Learning Centers or any appropriately equipped client site. We highly recommend that training be given to key staff who will be using these tools. Please visit our training section for further details.

Yes. PLTS for ArcGIS—Mapping Agency Solution integrates seamlessly with other ArcGIS extensions.

PLTS for ArcGIS—Mapping Agency Solution runs on ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Server. Neither of these are available for UNIX.

The current version of PLTS for ArcGIS—Mapping Agency Solution is not supported on Windows NT.

Yes. PLTS for ArcGIS—Mapping Agency Solution provides a number of templates and workflows that can be customized to meet an organization's specific needs. Additionally, new symbols and styles could be developed based on map requirements.

No. In order to be installed and function correctly, the versions for each must be in sync. For example, PLTS for ArcGIS—Mapping Agency Solution 9.3.1 only works with ArcGIS 9.3.1.