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Welcome to ArcGIS Desktop Help
Copyright information
Acknowledgements
GIS Dictionary
What's new in ArcGIS

What's new in ArcGIS 9.3

What's new in ArcGIS 9.3.1
Migration guides
Migrating from ArcView GIS 3 to ArcView 9
Migrating from ArcInfo Workstation to ArcGIS Desktop
Getting started
Map projections and coordinate systems
Getting started with map projections
Geographic coordinate systems
Projected coordinate systems
Geographic transformations
Supported map projections

List of supported map projections

Aitoff

Alaska Grid

Alaska Series E

Albers Equal Area Conic

Azimuthal Equidistant

Behrmann Equal Area Cylindrical

Bipolar Oblique Conformal Conic

Bonne

Cassini-Soldner

Chamberlin Trimetric

Craster Parabolic

Cube

Cylindrical Equal Area

Double Stereographic

Eckert I

Eckert II

Eckert III

Eckert IV

Eckert V

Eckert VI

Equidistant Conic

Equidistant Cylindrical

Equirectangular

Fuller

Gall's Stereographic

Gauss-Krüger

Geocentric Coordinate System

Geographic Coordinate System

Gnomonic

Goodes Homolosine

Great Britain National Grid

Hammer-Aitoff

Hotine Oblique Mercator

Krovak

Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area

Lambert Conformal Conic

Local Cartesian Projection

Loximuthal

McBryde-Thomas Flat-Polar Quartic

Mercator

Miller Cylindrical

Mollweide

New Zealand National Grid

Orthographic

Perspective

Plate Carrée

Polar Stereographic

Polyconic

Quartic Authalic

Rectified Skewed Orthomorphic

Robinson

Simple Conic

Sinusoidal

Space Oblique Mercator

State Plane Coordinate System

Stereographic

Times projection

Transverse Mercator

Two-Point Equidistant

Universal Polar Stereographic

Universal Transverse Mercator

Van der Grinten I

Vertical Near-Side Perspective

Winkel I

Winkel II

Winkel Tripel
Vertical coordinate systems
Mapping and visualization
An overview of mapping and visualization
Using ArcMap

Layers, data frames, and the table of contents

Starting ArcMap

Creating a new map

Opening a map

Using the table of contents

About coordinate systems and map projections

Specifying a coordinate system

Referencing data in the map

Working with data frames

Pausing the map's drawing

Saving a map and exiting ArcMap

Saving to previous versions of ArcGIS

Keyboard shortcuts in ArcMap
Working with layers
Navigating and interacting with maps
Navigating maps and layout pages
Interacting with maps

About interacting with maps

Identifying features

Displaying MapTips

Adding hyperlinks to features

Accessing HTML pop-ups for features

Measuring distances and areas

Finding features and locations

Exporting features
Selecting features and graphics
Adding graphics and text to maps
Symbolizing data
Animation
Using cartographic representations
Page layout and map composition
Getting started with laying out and printing maps
Map elements
Grids and graticules
Rulers and guides
Working with data frames in layout view

Adding data frames

Focusing a data frame

Customizing data frames

Clipping data frames to a custom shape

Using extent rectangles
Creating interactive and paperless maps
Map output
Map series
Designing maps for optimal performance
Working with graphs and reports
Working with web maps in ArcGIS
Publishing optimized map services in ArcGIS
Editing and data compilation

An overview of editing and data compilation
Getting started with editing
Common editing tasks
Creating new features
Editing existing features

Moving features

Rotating features

Copying and pasting features

Deleting features

Adding and deleting vertices

Moving vertices

Editing attribute values of a vertex

Reshaping lines and polygons using a sketch

Splitting polygon features

Splitting line features

Trimming lines

Extending lines

Flipping lines

Scaling features

Clipping features

Stretching a feature's geometry proportionately

Simplifying and smoothing features
Editing attributes
Editing annotation
Editing dimension features
Using a digitizer
Spatial adjustment
Editing topology

About topology

Topology rules

Topology error fixes

Basic topology tasks

Creating a map topology

Editing features in a topology

Editing shared geometry

Topology validation

Topology errors and exceptions

Correcting topology errors

Finding features with shared topology elements

Clearing selected topology elements

Changing the symbology for topology features

Making new features with topology tools
Editing relationships and related objects
COGO
Tables and attribute information
Geoprocessing

What is geoprocessing?

A whirlwind tour of geoprocessing

Geoprocessing tools

Geoprocessing framework

Frequently Asked Questions about geoprocessing
Fundamental tool concepts
Using geoprocessing tools

An overview of using tools
Using the tool dialog
Managing toolboxes

An overview of managing toolboxes

ArcToolbox window basics

Toolboxes in ArcCatalog

The My Toolboxes folder - where toolboxes are created

Toolbox names and labels

Basic toolbox management

Adding ArcGIS Server toolboxes

Geoprocessing settings: managing ArcToolbox contents

Toolbox aliasing

Protecting toolboxes using read-only permissions

Saving toolboxes to earlier versions
Managing tools and toolsets
Batch processing
Using tools in the command line
Tool layers
Automating your work with models
Automating your work with scripts
Geoprocessing environments
Documenting tools and toolboxes
Sharing tools and toolboxes
Geoprocessing with ArcGIS Server
Keeping track of geoprocessing history
Advanced modeling through simulations
Geoprocessing tool reference

An overview of commonly used tools

Geoprocessing commands quick reference guide

Licensing for geoprocessing tools

Data types for geoprocessing tool parameters
Input and output data considerations
3D Analyst toolbox
Analysis toolbox

An overview of the Analysis toolbox

Comparison poster of Overlay and Extract tools

Analysis toolbox sample applications
Extract toolset

An overview of the Extract toolset

Extracting GIS data
Tools

Clip (Analysis)

Select (Analysis)

Split (Analysis)

Table Select (Analysis)
Overlay toolset

An overview of the Overlay toolset

Comparison of Overlay tools
Tools

Erase (Analysis)

Identity (Analysis)

Intersect (Analysis)

Spatial Join (Analysis)

Symmetrical Difference (Analysis)

Union (Analysis)

Update (Analysis)
Proximity toolset

An overview of the Proximity toolset

Identifying what is nearby
Tools

Buffer (Analysis)

Create Thiessen Polygons (Analysis)

Generate Near Table (Analysis)

Multiple Ring Buffer (Analysis)

Near (Analysis)

Point Distance (Analysis)
Statistics toolset

An overview of the Statistics toolset

Quantifying the results
Tools

Frequency (Analysis)

Summary Statistics (Analysis)
Business Analyst toolbox
Cartography toolbox
Conversion toolbox
Coverage toolbox
Data Interoperability toolbox
Data Management toolbox

An overview of the Data Management toolbox
Data Comparison toolset
Database toolset
Disconnected Editing toolset
Distributed Geodatabase toolset
Domains toolset
Feature Class toolset
Features toolset

An overview of the Features toolset

Converting geometry types

Checking and repairing geometries
Tools

Add XY Coordinates (Data Management)

Adjust 3D Z (Data Management)

Check Geometry (Data Management)

Copy Features (Data Management)

Delete Features (Data Management)

Feature Envelope To Polygon (Data Management)

Feature To Line (Data Management)

Feature To Point (Data Management)

Feature To Polygon (Data Management)

Feature Vertices To Points (Data Management)

Multipart To Singlepart (Data Management)

Polygon To Line (Data Management)

Repair Geometry (Data Management)

Split Line At Vertices (Data Management)
Fields toolset
File Geodatabase toolset
General toolset
Generalization toolset
Indexes toolset
Joins toolset
Layers and Table Views toolset
Projections and Transformations toolset
Raster toolset
Relationship Classes toolset
Subtypes toolset
Table toolset
Topology toolset
Versions toolset
Workspace toolset
Geocoding toolbox
Geostatistical Analyst toolbox
Linear Referencing toolbox
Military Analyst toolbox
Mobile toolbox
Military Overlay Editor toolbox
Multidimensional toolbox
Network Analyst toolbox
Server toolbox
Schematics toolbox
Spatial Analyst toolbox
Spatial Statistics toolbox
Samples toolbox
Tracking Analyst toolbox
Environment Settings
Tool errors and warnings
Geodatabases and ArcSDE
An overview of the geodatabase
Architecture of a geodatabase
Designing a geodatabase
Building a geodatabase
Creating a geodatabase
Defining the properties of a geodatabase
Adding datasets and other geodatabase elements
Working with geodatabase datasets
Tables
Feature classes
Feature datasets
Domains
Subtypes
Relationship classes
Annotation
Topologies

An overview of topology in ArcGIS

Topology basics

Topology in ArcGIS

Designing a geodatabase topology

Creating a topology

Validating a topology

Drawing and displaying topologies in ArcMap

Editing a topology

Topology and versioned geodatabases

Common topology tasks

Helpful hints when using topologies

Topology rules poster
Address locators
Dimensions
Data management workflows, transactions, and versioning
Geodatabase data storage and schema
Administering ArcSDE geodatabases

An overview of ArcSDE geodatabase administration

What is ArcSDE?

Administering ArcSDE for DB2

Administering ArcSDE for Informix

Administering ArcSDE for Oracle

Administering ArcSDE for PostgreSQL

Administering ArcSDE for SQL Server

Administering a database server
Installing and upgrading the ArcSDE component
Configuring an ArcSDE geodatabase
Creating and administering user accounts
Connecting to an ArcSDE geodatabase

An overview of ArcSDE geodatabase connections

Compatibility between clients and geodatabases

ArcSDE connection syntax

Starting an ArcSDE service

Stopping an ArcSDE service

Pausing and resuming an ArcSDE service

Accessing an ArcSDE service through a firewall

Displaying ArcSDE service statistics and session information

Troubleshooting the ArcSDE service

Properties of a direct connection to an ArcSDE geodatabase

Setting up clients for a direct connection

Troubleshooting direct connections to an ArcSDE geodatabase

An overview of database server connections

Adding an ArcSDE database server

Deleting an ArcSDE database server

Disconnecting from an ArcSDE database server

Pausing, stopping, and starting an ArcSDE database server

Troubleshooting connections to the database server

Saving a geodatabase connection
Maintaining a geodatabase
Tuning an ArcSDE geodatabase
Scaling and moving your geodatabase
Administering File and Personal geodatabases
Working with geodatabases using SQL
Data management with ArcCatalog
Image and raster data management
Data support in ArcGIS
Extensions

About ArcGIS Desktop extensions

Evaluating ArcGIS Desktop extensions
3D Analyst
Data Interoperability
ArcGIS for AutoCAD
ArcGIS Publisher
ArcScan
ArcSketch
Business Analyst
Geostatistical Analyst
JTX
Maplex
Military Analyst
Military Overlay Editor

About MOLE

What's new in this release

Installation and setup

Accessing the Installing and Getting Started with Defense Solutions guide

MOLE documentation and additional ways to get help
Using MOLE with 2D maps

Overview of using MOLE with 2D maps

Adding the MOLE toolbar

Adding existing MOLE data to a map

Marking a layer MIL-STD-2525B or APP-6A

Creating MOLE data

Editing MOLE graphics from within ArcMap

Editing MOLE graphics outside of ArcMap

Manipulating the MOLE map display

Leadering

Stacking

Setting echelon scaling

Labeling MOLE graphics

Quick reference

MOLE considerations for ArcView users
Using MOLE with 3D maps
The MOLE geodatabase schema
Using MOLE in terrain analysis
Tracking, real-time, and MOLE
Using MOLE with ArcSDE
Using MOLE with ArcIMS
Other ESRI applications compatible with MOLE
Advanced topics
Frequently asked questions
Network Analyst
Getting started with Network Analyst

An overview of Network Analyst

Types of networks

Enabling the Network Analyst extension

An overview of the Network Analyst toolbar

An overview of the Network Analyst Tools toolbox

An overview of the Network Analyst Window

Network Analyst tutorial exercises

ArcView 9 and ArcGIS Network Analyst

Adding the Network Analyst Tools toolbox
Network dataset concepts
Designing the network dataset
Building and editing the network dataset
Performing network analysis
Migrating to ArcGIS Network Analyst
Network Analyst tools reference
PLTS
Schematics
Spatial Analyst
Getting started with Spatial Analyst
Solving spatial problems
Performing analysis in Spatial Analyst
The Raster Calculator
Analysis concepts
Spatial Analyst functional reference

An overview of Spatial Analyst Toolsets and Tools
Color Model (Spatial Analyst)
Conditional (Spatial Analyst)
Conversion (Spatial Analyst)
Density (Spatial Analyst)
Distance (Spatial Analyst)
Extraction (Spatial Analyst)
Generalization (Spatial Analyst)
Groundwater (Spatial Analyst)
Hydrology (Spatial Analyst)
Interpolation (Spatial Analyst)
Local (Spatial Analyst)
Map Algebra (Spatial Analyst)
Math General (Spatial Analyst)
Math Bitwise (Spatial Analyst)
Math Logical (Spatial Analyst)
Math Trigonometric (Spatial Analyst)
Multivariate (Spatial Analyst)
Neighborhood (Spatial Analyst)
Overlay (Spatial Analyst)
Raster Creation (Spatial Analyst)
Raster Management (Spatial Analyst)
Raster Transformation (Spatial Analyst)
Reclass (Spatial Analyst)
Solar Radiation (Spatial Analyst)
Surface (Spatial Analyst)

An overview of the Surface tools

Aspect

Contour

Contour List

Contour with Barriers

ContourAsPolyline

ContoursAsPolylines

Curvature

Cut/Fill

Hillshade

Observer Points

Slope

Viewshed

Visibility
Zonal (Spatial Analyst)
Survey Analyst

An overview of Survey Analyst
Cadastral Editor
Survey Editor
Tracking Analyst
Geocoding and address management
Getting started with geocoding
Understanding geocoding
Preparing for geocoding
Building an address locator

Defining the address locator components

Creating an address locator

Modifying an address locator's settings

Managing address locators in ArcMap

Managing address locators in ArcCatalog

Migrating address locators created with ArcGIS prior to version 9.2
Locating addresses
Additional geocoding techniques
Keeping an address locator current
Distributing your address locator
Adjusting your address locator file
About StreetMap data
Linear referencing
Network analysis
Mobile GIS

An overview of Mobile GIS
ArcGIS Mobile integration
GPS
Tablet PC
ArcPad integration

An overview of ArcPad

Adding the ArcPad toolbar

About managing data in ArcPad

Getting data for ArcPad

Checking in edits from ArcPad

Undoing a checkout for editing
Interoperability and standards support
Customizing and developing with ArcGIS
Guide to data that comes with ArcGIS
Licensing and desktop administration

Administering the ArcGIS License Manager

Setting up license managers for ArcGIS 93 concurrent use products

Checking license availability

Viewing and changing the license manager

Common license manager problems and how to solve them

Setting the software product

Registering ArcView or ArcEditor and extensions

Evaluating an ArcGIS Desktop extension

Error reporting for ArcGIS software crash data

Frequently asked questions about error reporting
GIS Servers and services