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"}],"short_description":"We're excited to share with you powerful new capabilities, from streamlined predictive modeling to advanced AI integrations.","flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"We’re excited to share with you some of the powerful new capabilities that can transform how you analyze spatial data, automate workflows, and unlock insights. From streamlined\u00a0<\/span>predictive<\/span>\u00a0modeling to advanced AI integrations, these updates empower you to work smarter and faster.\u00a0<\/span>Let\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0explore\u00a0<\/span>the top new analytics capabilities throughout ArcGIS!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":" Say hello to easier data manipulation\u00a0with\u00a0ModelBuilder\u2019s\u00a0new\u00a0Calculate Field tool\u00a0(<\/span>in\u00a0<\/span>ArcGIS Online).\u00a0Now\u00a0you\u00a0can effortlessly\u00a0create new fields or update existing ones with calculated\u00a0values\u00a0as part of\u00a0the overall\u00a0model process. Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0calculating population density, converting units, or deriving new metrics, this tool gives you more control while reducing errors.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For example, quickly generate a population density field by dividing total population by area, making it easier to\u00a0use that\u00a0value in downstream analysis steps, or\u00a0incorporate it into\u00a0your final\u00a0output\u00a0to\u00a0spot trends and pull meaningful insights from your\u00a0results.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":" Predictive analysis just became more accessible with three new tools in ArcGIS Pro 3.6 that supports different phases of your analytical workflow:<\/p>\n Text analysis capabilities have expanded with increased support for industry models. The ArcGIS pre-trained deep learning models<\/a> in the ArcGIS Living Atlas now\u00a0<\/span>support<\/span>\u00a0a wide<\/span>r<\/span>\u00a0range of Hugging Face community models,\u00a0<\/span>including:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>entity recognition<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>text classification<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>text translation<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>and more<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n This integration streamlines the use of\u00a0<\/span>cutting-edge<\/span>\u00a0AI models within ArcGIS workflows, allowing you to work more fluidly with different data types and unlock new analytical use cases<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":" Compare suitability models side-by-side<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A new model comparison interface in Suitability Modeler enables you to evaluate multiple models with different spatial requirements simultaneously.\u00a0Compare approaches based on slope, distance to roads, population density, or any other factor, making it easier to brainstorm and\u00a0identify\u00a0the\u00a0optimal\u00a0location for your project.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Simplified density analysis<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Two new percentile contour tools\u00a0in ArcGIS Pro transform what\u00a0were\u00a0once complex, multi-step processes\u00a0into single operations:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Knowledge Studio now supports the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Filtered Find Path tool<\/span><\/span><\/a>, giving you multiple ways to constrain shortest path queries through specific relationships and entities. Meanwhile, Map Viewer\u00a0<\/span>now supports editing pop-ups and enriched Arcade expressions for Knowledge Graph layers, and\u00a0<\/span>these layers\u00a0<\/span>are now supported in the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>ArcGIS Instant Apps Basic\u00a0<\/span>(<\/span>Media\u00a0<\/span>Map)\u00a0<\/span>template.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In Pro 3.6, the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Find Path tool<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>is enhanced with a Least Cost Path and Cycle handling features, enabling more use cases like multi-modal or quick\/high-level routing, and finding fraud ring transactions.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":" ArcGIS Pro 3.6 now supports a new layer type called Gaussian Splat layers<\/a> that deliver photorealistic 3D visualization. These layers are georeferenced, so they align accurately with your spatial data, and they can be shared and viewed directly in ArcGIS Pro without converting to multiple formats. This reduces data duplication and saves storage, streamlining workflows, especially for reality mapping and urban modeling projects where creating lifelike environments is essential.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":" ArcGIS Data Pipelines (Beta) in ArcGIS Enterprise 12.0<\/em><\/p>\n ArcGIS Data Pipelines is now available in beta for ArcGIS Enterprise<\/a> organizations. Run data pipelines on a schedule with options to replace, append, update, or overwrite data, keeping your data current without manual intervention. This no-code application replaces repetitive workflows and Python scripts, dramatically boosting efficiency.<\/p>\n ModelBuilder Makeover<\/em><\/p>\n ArcGIS Pro 3.6 features a completely redesigned ModelBuilder interface<\/a> with improved usability, responsiveness, and layout clarity. The consistent look and feel across ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro makes building and managing geoprocessing workflows more intuitive than ever.<\/p>\n Ready-to-use ArcGIS Notebooks templates<\/em><\/p>\n ArcGIS Notebooks now include pre-defined templates<\/a> for:<\/p>\n Start faster, maintain consistency, and support a wider range of workflows with these ready-to-use starting points.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":" ArcGIS\u00a0GeoAnalytics\u00a0for Microsoft Fabric (General\u00a0availability)<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This new\u00a0<\/span>Spark library<\/span><\/a>\u00a0brings geospatial analytics directly into Fabric’s data science and data engineering workloads. Discover where things are occurring, how they relate, and which actions to pursue\u2014all within Microsoft Fabric Spark notebooks. Seamlessly integrate, transform, enrich, and analyze geospatial data alongside your enterprise data\u00a0in the cloud.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>ArcGIS Maps for Microsoft Fabric (Public Preview)<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Try\u00a0ArcGIS Maps for Microsoft Fabric<\/a>\u00a0at no cost during\u00a0<\/span>the public preview<\/span><\/a>. This intelligent mapping capability adapts to any data, providing smart suggestions for visualization while giving you complete control. Visualize business data alongside critical infrastructure, environmental, and demographic data to see patterns, relationships, and trends that tables and basic maps\u00a0can’t\u00a0reveal.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":" These analytics enhancements\u00a0<\/span>represent<\/span>\u00a0a major leap forward in making sophisticated spatial analysis more accessible, efficient, and powerful. Whether\u00a0<\/span>you’re<\/span>\u00a0conducting predictive modeling,\u00a0<\/span>creating photorealistic 3D visualizations<\/span>, or automating complex workflows, the latest ArcGIS releases provide the tools you need to unlock deeper insights and make better decisions.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re<\/span>\u00a0working on\u00a0<\/span>capabilities<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>to make your\u00a0<\/span>N<\/span>otebook<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0workflows even\u00a0<\/span>easier\u00a0<\/span>– <\/span>an<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>AI\u00a0<\/span>A<\/span>ssistant that is\u00a0<\/span>optimized<\/span>\u00a0to understand and write code for the ArcGIS Python Libraries.\u00a0<\/span>You<\/span>\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be able to<\/span>\u00a0pass in natural language prompts to generate new Python code, explain code you\u00a0<\/span>don\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0understand, and fix code that is broken.\u202f<\/span><\/span>Coming to\u00a0<\/span>beta\u00a0<\/span>in early 2026,\u00a0<\/span>with an Early Adopter Community<\/span>\u00a0that\u00a0<\/span>lets you test and give feedback, the ArcGIS Notebook assistant is\u00a0<\/span>almost here<\/span>.<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"}],"related_articles":"","show_article_image":false,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled-1.png","wide_image":false},"yoast_head":"\n1. Map Viewer Analysis: Simplified field calculations in ModelBuilder<\/strong><\/h3>\n
2. Predictive Analytics: Easier data prep and improved confidence in model validation<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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3. GeoAI: New Hugging Face integrations unlock possibilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4. Raster Analytics: Expediting suitability and density analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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5. Graph Analytics: Enhanced visualization & analytics capabilities for the web<\/strong><\/h3>\n
6. 3D Data: New support for Gaussian Splats<\/strong><\/h3>\n
7. Automation: Improvements & new resources for low-code, no-code automation<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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8. Microsoft Fabric Integration: Geospatial Analytics Meets Enterprise Data<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bringing it all together<\/strong><\/h3>\n
…Plus, what’s coming!<\/h3>\n