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You're reading from Learning ArcGIS Pro 2 A beginner's guide to creating 2D and 3D maps and editing geospatial data with ArcGIS Pro

Product type Paperback

Published in Jul 2020

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781839210228

Length 542 pages

Edition 2nd Edition

Languages

Python

Tools

ArcGIS

Concepts

Application Development

Author (1):

Tripp Corbin, GISP

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Table of Contents (20) Chapters

Preface

1. Section 1: Introducing and Navigating ArcGIS Pro

2. Introducing ArcGIS Pro FREE CHAPTER

3. Navigating the Ribbon Interface

4. Section 2: Visualizing, Maintaining, and Analyzing Data

5. Creating 2D Maps

6. Creating 3D Scenes

7. Creating and Working with Projects

8. Creating a Layout

9. Creating Map Books Using Map Series

10. Learning to Edit Spatial Data

11. Learning about Editing Tabular Data

12. Performing Analysis with Geoprocessing Tools

13. Section 3: Sharing Data and Automating processes

14. Creating and Using Tasks

15. Automating Processes with ModelBuilder and Python

16. Sharing Your Work with Others

17. Using Arcade Expressions for Labeling and Symbology

18. GIS glossary

19. Other Books You May Enjoy

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Learning about Python

Python is the primary scripting language for the ArcGIS platform. It has replaced others, such as Visual Basic (VB). ArcGIS Pro 2.5 is currently compatible with Python 3.6.9, which is automatically installed when you install ArcGIS Pro.

Python has been fully integrated with the ArcGIS Geoprocessing Application Programming Interface (API) via the ArcPy module. This means you can use the geoprocessing tools from within ArcGIS Pro within your scripts, allowing you to automate and schedule tasks.

Unlike ModelBuilder, Python is not limited to just the ArcGIS platform. It is used to create scripts that access functions in other applications, the operating system, and the computer. This gives you the ability to create scripts that extend and integrate ArcGIS Pro's functionality across platforms and applications. As a result, Python is a very versatile tool in the GIS developer's arsenal.

Python scripts can be stored within ArcGIS...

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Authors (1)

Tripp Corbin, GISP

Tripp Corbin GISP has over 25 years of experience in the geospatial industry and is recognized as an industry expert in a variety of geospatial software platforms, including Esri, Autodesk, and Trimble products. He has assisted numerous organizations in implementing GIS to help solve problems and improve operations. He holds multiple certifications, including as a certified GIS professional, Esri-certified enterprise system design associate, and Esri-certified desktop professional. He is also the former president of URISA and the local Georgia Chapter. In recognition of his contributions to the GIS community, he has received several awards, including the URISA Exemplary Leadership award and the Barbara Hirsch Special Service award.

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