GIS Innovation Sdn Bhd

Overview

This five-day course provides an introduction to the ArcInfo 8 applications, ArcMap, ArcCatalog, andArcToolbox, for experienced users of other ESRI GIS software products. It provides an excellent foundationbefore moving on to more application-focused courses such as Introduction to Programming ArcObjectswith VBA. Although the course covers similar topics as Introduction to ArcGIS I and II (for ArcView 8,ArcEditor 8, and ArcInfo 8), the software is covered in more detail with less emphasis on basic GISconcepts. Students who want to learn how to use the new applications and basic GIS concepts shouldenroll in Introduction to

ArcGIS I and II (for ArcView 8, ArcEditor 8, and ArcInfo 8).

Audience

This course is for existing experienced ArcInfo Workstation or ArcView 3.x users who understand basic GISconcepts, such as projections, topology, and table relationships, but want to learn how to use ArcMap,ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox.

Goals

• Create maps with and edit in ArcMap
• Explore data with ArcCatalog
• Use geoprocessing operations with ArcToolbox
• Work with geometric networks
• Use different types of customizations
• Work with metadata
• Set up a geoprocessing server
• Customize the ArcMap and ArcCatalog interface
• Create and use geodatabase attribute validation rules
• Create and use geodatabases
• Build graphs and reports
• Create labels and annotation
• Geocode locations

Topics covered

Software overview: Existing and new applications

Working with ArcMap: Overview of the interface; Mapsand layers; Exploring data; Selecting features; Examining tables; Designing a map; Building map templates

Working with ArcCatalog: Introduction to the geodatabase; Overview of the interface; Viewing andmanaging data; Working with layers and documentation; Creating geodatabases

Working with ArcToolbox: Overview of the interface; Toolbox options; Working with tools and wizards;Data conversion tools; Adding custom tools; Using the geoprocessing server

The geodatabase: The new data model; Working with the geodatabase; Working with geodata objects;Using versions

Editing in ArcMap: Simple editing; Editing attributes; Creating a sketch; Snapping; Editing tasks; Creatingfeatures from other features; Properties; Complex feature construction

Geometric networks: Using utility networks; Solving network problems; Understanding network features;Setting directions, flags, barriers, and weights; Analyzing network problems; Creating networks

Customizing options: VBA scripts; Extending functionality; Creating a stand-alone application; Extendingthe data model

Prerequisites and recommendations

articipants must know how to complete basic GIS tasks with ARC/INFO 7.x or ArcView 3.x.Registrants for this course should know the following:

• The coverage data model
• Topological overlay
• Basic ArcInfo skills (managing coverages, issuing geoprocessing commands, and running macros)

Table relationships