Mastering ArcGIS 10.3
This is a comprehensive online ArcGIS course that covers all the key functions of the software plus the more complex data analysis functions. A module on editing is included that takes users through creating new data layers, creating features, modifying features (with and without topology) and modifying attributes. Suitable for new and experienced users.
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Course Sections
Section 1 : Introduction to ArcGIS for DesktopWhat is ArcGIS Desktop?, The ArcGIS Applications, Opening a Map Document, ArcMap Key Elements, Layout View, Data View, The Table of Contents, TOC Options, Attribute Data and Tables, Graphs, The ArcMap GUI, Toolbars, Windows & Auto-Hide, Window Targets, ArcGIS Help
Section 2 : Organising GIS DataIntroduction to ArcCatalog, Creating a Connection, ArcCatalog File Types, Contents, Preview & Description, Metadata Styles, Introduction to the Catalog Window, Home Folder & Folder Connections, Toolboxes, Next View & Location, Types of Data, The Item Description, Editing the Item DescriptionShapefile Properties, XY Coordinate Systems, Shapefile Structure, Types of Geodatabase, Geodatabase Structure, Creating a Geodatabase, Creating Feature Datasets, Populating a Geodatabase: Batch Mode, Populating a Geodatabase: Single Mode, Feature Class Properties, Geodatabases & ArcMap, Default GeodatabaseIntroduction to the Search Window, Search Indexes & Folders, Search Terms & Tips, Search Wildcards, Search Fields, Search Results, Enterprise & ArcGIS Online Searches
Section 3 : Managing Map Documents & Adding DataManaging the Map Document, Layout Page Set-Up, Adding Data Frames, Data Frame Projection, Data Frame Properties, Managing Data Frames, Spatial Data Sources, Data Representation, Adding Layers to a Data Frame, Adding Geodatabase Data, Creating a Group Layer, Managing a Group Layer, Copying & Removing Layers, Saving a Map Document, Relative Pathnames, Lost Data SourcesAttribute Data Sources, Adding a Table, Opening a Table, Managing the Table Window, Multiple Open Tables, Closing Tables, Using X&Y Coordinates, Managing an Event Layer, XY in ArcCatalog & The Catalog Window, Excel Toolset, Connecting to an External Database, Using a Connection in ArcMapAdding Raster Data & Pyramids, Georeferencing Rasters, The Georeferencing Process, Image Group Layers, Images & Swipe Layers
Section 4 : Symbolising Spatial DataSingle Symbol Legend, The Symbol Selector, Styles & TOC Shortcuts, Editing Point Symbols, Editing Line & Fill Symbols, Saving Symbols, Unique Values Legend, Legend Customisation, Unique Values, Specific Values, Unique Values, Many Fields, Unique Values, Match Symbols, Layer Files to Store SymbologyQuantities - Graduated Colors, Classification Exclusion, Setting the Classification, Classification Methods, Classification Examples, Quantities Customisation, Label Customisation, Quantities - Graduated Symbols, Chart Legends, Multiple Attributes Legend, Layer Transparency, Table of Contents Control
Section 5 : Shared ContentAbout Basemaps, Adding Basemaps, Basemap Properties, Basemap Display, Basemap Cache, Creating Basemap Layers, Basemap Performance, ArcGIS Online, Searching ArcGIS Online, Service LayersLayer Package Files, Unpacking a Layer Package, The Package Layer Tool, Map Packages, Publishing a Layer Package, Publishing a Map Package, Unpacking Layer & Map Packages
Section 6 : Using Spatial DataControlling Map Scale, Scale Range, Scale Range Properties, Full Extent Tool, Zoom to Layer, Zoom to Group Layer, Reference Scale, Bookmarks, My Places, Identify Tool, Go To XY Tool, Measure Tool, Overview Window, Magnifier Window, Viewer WindowLayer Selection, Interactive Selection Method, Working with Selection, Interactive Selection Options, Zooming to Selected Features, Controlling Selections, Selection Colours & Style, Exporting Selection, Creating a Selection Layer
Section 7 : Working with AttributesSelect by Attributes dialog, Create a New Selection, Adding to Current Selection, Remove from Current Selection, Select from Current Selection, SQL Syntax & Error Management, Using Field Aliases, Matching Multiple Values, Expression Wildcards, Saving Expressions, Definition Query on a Layer, Using the Find ToolKey Attribute Fields, Selected Records, Table Appearance, Field Properties, Width & Position, Freezing/Unfreezing Fields, Sorting by Fields, Field Statistics, The Find Function, Interactive Record Selection, Creating Statistical Summary TablesMatching Tables, Join or Relate, Using Join, Join & Missing Data, Exporting Joined Table, Using Relate, Managing Joins & Relates
Section 8 : Labels & AnnotationMapTips, Label Options, Label Styles, Label Style Customisation, Label Placement - Polygons, Duplicate Labels - Polygons, Label Visibility, Label Placement - Lines, Label Orientation - Lines, Duplicate Labels - Lines, Label Placement - Points, Angled Labels - Points, Conflict Detection, Layer Files and Labels, Create Annotation, Manage Annotation Group, Editing Annotation, New Annotation Group
Section 9 : The Layout PageLayout Elements & Tools, Layout Page Set-up, Rulers, Guides & Grids, Layout Title & Text, Extent Indicators, Controlling the Map Scale, Scale Bars & Scale Text, Scale Properties, North Arrows, Including Tables, Adding Pictures & Neatlines, Adding a Legend, The Legend Wizard, Legend Modification, Additional Text & Graphics, Printing a Layout, Exporting a Layout to PDF, Creating a Secure PDF Map, Using Layout TemplatesAbout Data Driven Pages, Configuring with a Point Index, Using Dynamic Text, Configuring with a Line Index, Creating a Strip Map, Using a Strip Map, Configuring with a Polygon Index, Creating & Using a Grid Layer, The Extent Indicator, Clip to Shape Options, Printing & Exporting
Section 10 : Feature AnalysisThe Clip Tool, The Intersect Tool, Union, Dissolve, Geoprocessing Results, The Buffer Tool, Geodesic Buffers, Multiple Ring Buffer ToolUsing Select By Location, Intersect, Are Within a Distance Of, Using the Selection Method, Sharing Line Segments, Are Within & Are Completely Within, Contain & Completely Contain, Additional Spatial Selection Methods
Section 11 : EditingCreating a New Shapefile, Shapefile Field Structure, Creating a New Feature Class, Feature Class Field Structure, Creating a Stand-Alone Table, Editing Field DefinitionsStarting an Edit Session, Feature Templates, Creating a Feature Template, Arranging Feature Templates, Creating Features, Constructing Lines, Constructing Polygons, Multi-Part Features, Auto-Complete Polygon Tool, Constructing Points, Copying Features, Setting the Snapping Environment, Editing Options, Using Snapping, Snap To Sketch, The Trace Tool, Panning & Zooming, Save Edits & Stop EditingEditing Vertices, Move & Move To, Other Editing Tasks, Merge & Union, Map Topology, Selecting Topological Elements, Topology Symbology, Select Shared Geometry, Edit Shared GeometryEditing in the Table Window, The Attributes Window, Editing in the Attributes Window, Attributes Window Options, Find & Replace, Adding & Deleting Fields, Calculate & Numbers, Calculate Dates & Strings, Calculate Geometry
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