Geoprocessing with ArcGIS Desktop

Description

ArcGIS Desktop software provides hundreds of tools for processing geographic data as well as ModelBuilder, a graphical environment for visualizing and executing workflows. This course teaches practical strategies for using the ArcGIS geoprocessing framework to accomplish GIS workflows. You will work with geoprocessing tools to create and organize workspaces, prepare data for analysis, and perform GIS analysis tasks, then streamline processes using models and scripts.

Who Should Attend

GIS analysts, specialists, and other experienced ArcGIS Desktop users

Learn How To

• Set up and modify the geoprocessing environment.
• Find and run the appropriate geoprocessing tools for a variety of tasks.
• Model workflows using geoprocessing tools and ModelBuilder.
• Create custom geoprocessing tools and models.
• Automate and refine geoprocesses using Python scripting.
• Document geoprocessing methods for reusability and sharing.

To complete course exercises, you need the following software:

• ArcGIS 9.2 for Desktop or ArcGIS 9.3 for Desktop (ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo)
• PythonWin 2.4 or PythonWin 2.5

Note: PythonWin 2.4 and 2.5 are available as free downloads. If you do not have PythonWin installed, instructions for downloading the appropriate version are provided in the relevant exercise.

• Getting Started with Geoprocessing: What is geoprocessing?; Geoprocessing with ArcGIS
• Data Preparation: About the lynx project; Setting up your work environment; Preparing your data for analysis
• Data Analysis: Modeling your workflow; Refining your analysis
• Getting More Out of Geoprocessing: Introduction to scripting; Using scripts in models
• Documenting Your Work: Documentation for geoprocessing; Sharing your work

Completion of ArcGIS Desktop II: Tools and Functionality or Learning ArcGIS Desktop or equivalent knowledge is required.