UTD GISC 6382 - ArcMap Part 1 Introduction and Working with Graphics

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Copy the folder P:briggsg6382Exercise_dataArcMap to c:usrini (where ini is your_initials)Set up links in ArcCatalog to: P:briggsg6382DataSets & c:usriniArcMapWhen ArcMap Starts you will get a “SPLASH” screen 3 options for starting to use ArcMapa new, empty mapa templatean existing map.Select “An existing map”If P:briggsg6382DataSetsMapsNtexas.mdb appears in the list, select it directlyOtherwise, be sure Browse for maps is highlighted (click it if not), click OKBrowse to P:briggsg6382DataSetsMaps & choose Ntexas.mxd and open it.BE PATIENT. LET ARCMAP FINISH DRAWING BEFORE YOU TRY SOMETHING ELSE!2. ToolbarsHide and show toolbars from the View menuYou can also access the toolbars list without using the View menu. Simply right-click within the grey area of existing toolbars, or the pull down menus3. . ArcMap Major FeaturesThe third icon at the bottom (a double-arrow) is a refresh button, to redraw the display.4. Exploring Spatial DisplayMake a data frame activeSwitch to data viewMake sure you have the Surrounding Dallas Counties Data Frame selectedClick the globe icon below the Spatial View .(Alternatively, Click View on the Standard toolbar and select Data View.)The ArcMap window displays the active data frame.5. Exploring Table of ContentsWithin the Tof C, there is a “hierarchy” of:Frame Titles (with the yellow icon to their left)Data Layer Names (with two little boxes to their left)Symbols (under each layer name)Controlling Data Sources6. Controlling the Area DisplayedOverview Window to pan and zoom the map (operates only in Data view)Magnifier window (again, operates only in Data view)7. Add Additional Frames (for maps) & Cartographic Elements (scale bar, north arrow, etc.)These are all added via the Insert pull down menu8.1 Add Data to a FrameUsing Add Data icon (black plus)Make the Toxic Sites frame activeClick the Add Data button in ArcMap general toolbar.Navigate to the location of your data C:USRINIArcMapArcMap.gdbDallasClick on dal_tri_sites_point and click Add.The data is added to your mapDo the same for the somewhere in Dallas raster data layer, obtaining it from c:usrini…Note how, even tho obtained from C:, the file reference is to Q:. Why?Dragging from ArcCatalogCopying from another data frames8.2 Projections in ArcMap and ArcToolbox9.1 Controlling the Display: Layer PropertiesUse ctrl click to turn on/off all layers in a frame!A god way to see sophisticated use of layer properties is toe open theChanging order of layer display within a frameChanging Symbol colorsTo quickly change the color of a symbol, right-click the symbol in the table of contents to display a Color Selector.Changing Symbol features in general (color, type, size, rotation)To change the symbol features in general, left-click (once) the symbol in the table of contentsSymbol Selector allows you to change symbols, etcAdditional symbol sets can be added by clicking once the More Symbols buttonThey are added at the end of the symbol display window so you will need to scroll it to see themYou can modify how symbols appear via the Properties buttonChanging Layer PropertiesTo change properties of the layer, double click the layer name in TofC10. Displaying Text on Maps: Graphic Text, Labels, Annotation LayersGetting ReadyLabel all features in a layer dynamically11. Finding and Identifying Features and Using Spatial Bookmarks(see also #13 Selection below)Find a FeatureUse a Spatial bookmark12. Editing a Spatial Layer (basics for points only)Zoom to full extent in the Toxic Sites frame in Data view2. Make a layer selectable3. Start an edit session4. Move a Feature with Edit tool5. Modify attributes6. Create a point by digitizingOn Editor toolbar, click the Task dropdown arrow and click Create New Feature.Make sure the Target Layer dropdown list is still on dal_tri_sites_point layer.Click the tool palette dropdown arrow and click the Sketch tool (looks like a pencil).Click on the map to create the point. The point or vertex is created on your map and marked as selected (blue)Open the attribute table and begin adding attribute information to the new feature.Tip - The snapping environment can help you create points or vertices at more exact locations relative to other features. For more information, see Use the snapping environment in ArcGIS Help.14. Creating New Spatial Data Sets and Layers3. To create a layer display for selected features15 Buffering17. What to Check IF Things Don’t/Won’t Work!ArcMap Part 1 Introduction and Working with Graphics Jan 3, 2008Copy the folder P:\briggs\g6382\Exercise_data\ArcMap to c:\usr\ini\ (where ini is your_initials)Set up links in ArcCatalog to: P:\briggs\g6382\DataSets & c:\usr\ini\ArcMapIn this handout we will look at various capabilities of ArcMap as examples of some of the things that can be done. However, there is much that we will not cover. You must learn to find out new things yourself using ArcGIS Desktop Help. It is also useful to study examples, such as ESRI’s streetmap application:P:\ArcData_9\StreetMap USA\ StreetMap USA.mxd1. In ArcMap- Go to Start, or single-click the ArcMap Icon in ArcCatalog, to launch ArcMap- When ArcMap Starts you will get a “SPLASH” screen 3 options for starting to use ArcMapo a new, empty mapo a templateo an existing map.- Select “An existing map” If P:\briggs\g6382\DataSets\Maps\Ntexas.mdb appears in the list, select it directly  Otherwise, be sure Browse for maps is highlighted (click it if not), click OK - Browse to P:\briggs\g6382\DataSets\Maps & choose Ntexas.mxd and open it.BE PATIENT. LET ARCMAP FINISH DRAWING BEFORE YOU TRY SOMETHING ELSE!2. ToolbarsHide and show toolbars from the View menu- Click View and point to Toolbars.- Check a toolbar to show it.- Uncheck a toolbar to hide it.- For now show only Main Menu, Standard, Tools, Draw and Layout ToolbarsDocking ToolbarsAny toolbar can be docked at the top or bottom or to the left or right side of the ArcMap or ArcCatalog windows. Alternatively, toolbars can float on the desktop while functioning as part of the application. When youdock a toolbar, it is moved and resized with the application’s window. To prevent a toolbar from docking, hold down the Ctrl key while dragging it. To move a docked toolbar, grab it by the vertical line at the left side.- Play with the tool bars by docking, undocking, repositioning, etc.Accessing toolbar listYou can also access the toolbars list without using the View menu. Simply right-click


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