ArcUser April - June 2007

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April - June 2007


	Producing Quality Information Products A comprehensive approach to data management

	A Better Way to Handle GIS Data South Carolina uses server-based GIS.

	Expanding Access to Large Geospatial Repositories Harvard University's Geospatial Library and Center for Geographic Analysis

	Maintaining Currency, Minimizing Disruptions Utility uses phased migration from CAD to GIS.

Geoprocessing: Python Scripting

	Take Advantage of Python Expressions and Code Blocks [PDF-990 KB] Modify the Calculate Field and Calculate Value tools. includes Use Scripting with Tools and Models Listings for Code Blocks [Text-2 KB]

Manager's Corner

	"We Are Very SPATIAL People But . . ." Dealing with GIS staffing issues

Developer's Corner

	Work with Parcels More Efficiently [PDF-620 KB] Create simple tools with ArcObjects. Sample project and dataset [ZIP-13.9 MB]


	Manipulate Map Data More Easily [PDF-548 KB] Access ArcMap functionality quickly through the Table of Contents. Getting Started series

	Managing Volunteer Firefighter Response [PDF-1.9 MB] Using the OD cost matrix to model personnel availability Sample dataset [ZIP-3.6 MB]

	Frame Up Your Map [PDF-1.4 MB] Using data frame properties to fine-tune map canvas display



	Understanding Past and Future Land Use Modeling archaeological sensitivity

	New Ways to Teach about Africa GIS materials for educators

	Talking about Trends and New Technology Second Esri Developer Summit draws crowds and praise.

	Focus on Success 2007 Esri Worldwide Business Partner Conference

	Noble Peace Prize Winner and Noted Environmentalist to Give Keynote Wangari Maathai to address 2007 Esri User Conference

	Share Your Expertise with Others Consider writing an ArcUser article

End Notes

	Our Place in the World The Citizen Potawatomi Nation