ESRI initiated a new sales program this year, the Small Municipal and County Government Enterprise License Agreement (SGELA). The highlight of this program is the unlimited deployments of specific ESRI ArcGIS software to support a complete system to author, serve, and use geographic information. This program is available to all municipalities and counties in the United States with a population below 100,000 with a straightforward, three tiered pricing schedule. We will outline the program’s benefits, terms and conditions, list the ESRI ArcGIS software included in this program and share the offerings of the three tiers.
ArcGIS Desktop is the premier environment for performing edits. Many tools were added in the 9.x series to enhance the editing experience. This session will focus on a number of useful editing techniques that you may not be aware of. We will examine a range of editing workflows, from simple to more advanced. This includes setting up the initial editing environment, performing basic geometry editing, and examining Land Records Editing (COGO, etc.).
ESRI Training Martha Osborne 9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m., Ballroom 1
As we are on the verge of a new ArcGIS release, are you excited about learning to use the new functionality? Did you just add a new staff member to your team and need to get them up to speed quickly? This session will help you navigate ESRI’s training solutions for utilizing GIS technology. We will suggest guidelines for designing and implementing a detailed training plan. ESRI offers several options for training; each is geared towards a specific learning style or delivery method. We’ll teach you how to incorporate the different methods into a specific plan that works to best suit your needs. You will leave this session with a clear picture of ESRI training and feel more confident selecting specific courses.
One of the primary uses of ArcGIS Server is to create map services. These maps can be used in many clients, ArcMap, Web viewers (.Net and Java) and other client applications like ArcGIS Explorer. In creating these map services there a number of things you can do to create a faster map service. This session will discuss what we have learned about creating high performance map services. We will discuss cartographic techniques, caching procedures, methods for incorporating dynamic data and identify scripts and tools to help balance performance and function of map services created with ArcGIS Server 9.2.
This session will introduce the desktop user to the Geoprocessing framework and walk through the steps involved in automating common desktop tasks through the use of modelbuilder. The use of model parameters and the user interface will be discussed. We will also explore how models can be shared within an organization and with other ESRI users.
ArcGIS Server provides a set of software components and a framework for developing centrally managed GIS Web applications. This session introduces the ArcGIS Server Web Application Developer Framework (ADF) and shares ideas on how to develop ArcGIS Server Web applications that consume different types of GIS services. Attendees see the available developer libraries, application programming interfaces (API), and ArcGIS Server development guidelines.
With PLTS for ArcGIS—Foundation you can have a consistent, repeatable, and well-managed map production workflow. This extension to ArcGIS Desktop includes tools for quality control, database editing, cartographic product generation, and workflow management.
Foundation takes into account the unique requirements of your project to ensure rapid database compilation while maintaining a high degree of data and map quality. In addition, Foundation improves the data updating process for your production technician by implementing smart editing and attribution tools.
Image Server is a very powerful product for allowing a variety of clients to quickly access raster imagery. This session will explain the Image Server product as well as show how image services can be created, accessed and updated. You will see how imagery served via Image Server can be used in a wide variety of client applications. Additionally, you will learn how Image Server can be used for raster processing, something that distinguishes this product from other traditional raster based offerings.
GIS Data ReViewer is an extension to ArcGIS Desktop that provides a complete set of quality control tools to simplify many aspects of automated and visual spatial data quality control tasks, giving you a more efficient and consistent review process. With GIS Data ReViewer, you can greatly simplify and better manage tasks such as identifying where geometric and attribute corrections, missing or extraneous features, and data anomalies are located.
In this session you will learn how ArcGIS Desktop users can leverage content and services provided by ArcGIS Online. Next, we’ll look at ArcGIS Explorer, ESRI’s free geospatial viewer. We’ll learn how access rich mapping content as well as full spatial and analytical processes. We’ll take a look at what’s new with improved performance and better support for ArcIMS, added symbol sets, popup Enhancements, extended cache management and so much more.
One of the primary components of GIS is analysis. Many ArcGIS
Desktop users create Geoprocessing models to combine the many steps required
to do their analysis into a single, repeatable process. In this session, you
will learn how to turn these single use models into a web service that can
be accessed by other ArcGIS Desktop users, web browsers and ArcGIS Explorer
clients. We will discuss lessons learned and practical matters to keep in mind
as you move your models to the Web.
Map Production System—Atlas is an extension to ArcGIS Desktop that provides tools for the production of high-quality, high-volume map products, and automates map book, atlas, and grid creation based on product specifications. It combines dynamic text and tables; automated element layout placement; and data frame property management capabilities into an easy-to-use cartographic map production system. Mapping organizations that need batch capabilities can leverage these tools to create hundreds of maps in the time it takes to create one map.
One of the aspects of the ArcGIS 9 geoprocessing framework is the scripting environment. Attendees observe writing scripts to automate geoprocessing operations. Participants also learn how to incorporate Python scripts as custom tools in ArcToolbox. This course is designed for experienced ArcGIS users who want to observe automating everyday processes and creating complex analytical scripts.
ESRI has been focused on improving the cartographic capabilities of ArcGIS Desktop for a number of software releases. This session will review some of the enhanced functionality that you may have missed. We will discuss labeling, symbology and graphs which have been enhanced to markedly improve the cartographic products produced within ArcGIS Desktop. We will also look at additional capabilities that exist for creating output map products. In addition, the use of Excel worksheets and named ranges will be demonstrated and discussed.
ArcGIS Server provides a variety of ways to view and edit data. One of these ways is ArcGIS Mobile, which is available for Windows, Pocket PC, and Smartphone devices. This session will provide an introduction to the Mobile platform and will demonstrate the advantages of using ArcGIS Mobile. In this session we will cover the basics of creating a Mobile application, tips for authoring a Mobile service, functions that can be implemented using Mobile and proper workflows for deploying and utilizing the Mobile platform.
PLTS for ArcGIS—Foundation includes
GIS Data ReViewer: a data quality control management application that helps you develop an efficient and consistent review process by simplifying automated and visual spatial data quality control tasks.
Map Production System—Atlas (MPS-Atlas): an application that helps you produce high-quality, high-volume map products and automates map book, atlas, and grid creation.
Job Tracking for ArcGIS (JTX): an enterprise workflow management application that helps your organization allocate staffing resources and track the status and progress of jobs from beginning to end.
LiDAR data is increasingly being used as a highly accurate source of elevation data and has many practical applications for ESRI users. This session will briefly explain the basics of LiDAR data acquisition. We will discuss in depth how to load LiDAR data into the new terrain dataset along with some practical advice on storage techniques. This will be followed by several demonstrations of how LiDAR data can be utilized for analysis.
ArcLogistics Route solves the problem of routing limited resources to multiple locations to satisfy a wide range of possible requirements (time windows, specialties, zones, etc. ) The ArcLogisitics Route product has been completely rewritten and enhanced along with the release of ArcGIS 9.3. Come and learn how ArcLogistics Route can be used to help government agencies increase their productivity, reduce costs and improve customer service and satisfaction.
System architecture design is a critical component of the enterprise technology implementation process. Optimum system performance during peak processing loads requires consideration of key system design elements including workflow, applications, database technology, and infrastructure capacity and sizing assessment. This session will present a proven design process for establishing a foundation for successful enterprise system configuration and infrastructure planning.
This session will address the benefits of a multiuser geodatabase, and how to properly manage it. From data ownership to granting read or editing access to the data, we will learn how to manage these data properties, including tips and tricks for loading vector and raster data. The session will also address the proper use of working with Feature Datasets, and choosing which editing options may be applicable to the data to meet an organizations business needs. The session will conclude with tips and tricks for end users to implement when interacting with a multiuser geodatabase, followed by upcoming features available at 9.3.
In this session you will learn how to create Web Services using ArcGIS Server that provide spatial analysis capabilities to different clients. Additionally, we will discuss how to access Map and Geospatial services without using any ESRI software on the client. We will also take a look at ArcGIS 9.3 and the new API’s and demonstrate how these services can be accessed by developers using the ArcGIS JavaScript API and the extensions for working with Google Maps and Microsoft Virtual Earth.
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