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Learning ArcGIS Pro 2: A beginner's guide to creating 2D and 3D maps and editing geospatial data with ArcGIS Pro , Second Edition

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Learning ArcGIS Pro 2

Introducing ArcGIS Pro

Esri's ArcGIS platform has become well-entrenched as the primary solution for GIS professionals seeking to implement a scalable integrated solution, which can start with a single user and grow to support multiple users across various platforms. With ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Apps, Geographic Information System (GIS) professionals can design and implement a robust GIS solution that provides a wide range of functionality to meet the needs of a growing enterprise, which includes users of various skill levels, requirements, differing platforms, and data formats. However, Esri has not been content to rest on their laurels. They continue to push the GIS envelope.

In 2015, Esri released a new desktop GIS application named ArcGIS Pro. ArcGIS Pro has replaced ArcMap and ArcCatalog as the flagship desktop GIS application in Esri's solution stack. Those are not...

Technical requirements

To successfully complete this chapter, you will require the following:

  • Internet access
  • ArcGIS Pro 2.6Basic or a higher license
  • Sample data downloaded and installed for this book

Checking requirements for installing ArcGIS Pro

In order to use ArcGIS Pro, you must first install it. To install ArcGIS Pro, you will need to verify that your system meets or exceeds the minimum requirements. You will then need to download or have access to the installed files, and finally, have the rights to install the software on the computer you are using. We will look at each of these steps next.

It is possible to install and run ArcGIS Pro on a computer that already has ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap and ArcCatalog) installed even if ArcGIS Desktop is an older version. The two applications may exist side by side or on separate computers. These are completely separate, independent installations.

In the following sections, you will learn the ArcGIS Pro system requirements, how to download the installation files, and how to install ArcGIS Pro on your computer.

Understanding ArcGIS Pro minimum system requirements

As mentioned earlier, ArcGIS Pro is a 64-bit application that supports hyperthreaded processing. This allows ArcGIS Pro to take full advantage of modern processors, such as the Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen and Random Access Memory (RAM) larger than 4 GB. The ability of ArcGIS Pro to make use of this increased computing capability means it typically completes tasks much faster than the older applications it is replacing.

However, this ability to use modern computer hardware does come at a price. Compared with the older ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro has much higher minimum computer specifications. This includes increased hardware and OS requirements as well as supporting application requirements. This means that just because your current computer is able to run applications such as ArcMap, it will not necessarily be able to successfully run ArcGIS Pro. It is important to verify that your computer meets or exceeds the recommended...

Learning about OS requirements

ArcGIS Pro requires a 64-bit operatingsystem (OS). It will not run on a 32-bit OS. ArcGIS Pro currently supports the following operating systems:

  • Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Enterprise
  • Windows 8.1 Pro and Enterprise
  • Windows Server 2019 Standard and Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2016 Standard and Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard and Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2012 Standard and Datacenter

Esri dropped support for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 after January 2020. They made this move because Microsoft ended their support for those operating systems. This means it might still be possible to run ArcGIS Pro on these operating systems, but neither Esri nor Microsoft will provide you with support if you encounter any problems. It also means that neither company will be providing patches or updates to fix security vulnerabilities or bugs in either of those operating systems...

Understanding the hardware requirements

ArcGIS Pro has some hefty hardware requirements. It requires modern processors and large amounts of RAM. It also requires a graphics card powerful enough to display 2D and 3D data. To ensure that ArcGIS Pro runs smoothly, you need to make sure that your computer meets or exceeds the requirements shown here:

  • A hyperthreaded dual-core. A 4 core processor is recommended with a 10 core or more processor being optional, such as the Intel Core i9-10900 or AMD Ryzen 9 3900.
  • A minimum of 4 GB of RAM with 8 GB of RAM is recommended. 16 GB is considered optimal by Esri.
  • A minimum of 32 GB of hard disk space to install the software. A solid-state drive is recommended.
  • A graphics card that supports DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.3 with 4 GB of video RAM minimum. Esri recommends a graphics card that supports DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.5 with 4 GB or more of dedicated video RAM.

Unlike ArcGIS Desktop...

Other supporting software requirements

ArcGIS Pro is dependent on other applications that must be installed prior to installation. They provide supporting services that ArcGIS Pro relies on to function. These supporting applications include the following:

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 or later
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or above
  • ArcGIS Online organizational account or ArcGIS Enterprise Portal – this is required if using Named User licensing

Although these are required for ArcGIS Pro to run successfully, the actual ArcGIS Pro install routine does not verify or check for these. It will install without them and indicate that the installation was successful. However, when you run the application, you will begin to experience problems. This might include the application not starting, the inability to access a license, frequent crashes, and more.

ArcGIS Pro does not require ArcGIS Desktop in order to be installed...

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Key benefits

  • Get up to speed with the new ribbon-based user interface, projects, models, and common workflows in ArcGIS Pro 2
  • Learn how to visualize, maintain, and analyze GIS data
  • Automate analysis and processes with ModelBuilder and Python scripts

Description

Armed with powerful tools to visualize, maintain, and analyze data, ArcGIS Pro 2 is Esri's newest desktop geographic information system (GIS) application that uses the modern ribbon interface and a 64-bit processor to make using GIS faster and more efficient. This second edition of Learning ArcGIS Pro will show you how you can use this powerful desktop GIS application to create maps, perform spatial analysis, and maintain data. The book begins by showing you how to install ArcGIS and listing the software and hardware prerequisites. You’ll then understand the concept of named user licensing and learn how to navigate the new ribbon interface to leverage the power of ArcGIS Pro for managing geospatial data. Once you’ve got to grips with the new interface, you’ll build your first GIS project and understand how to use the different project resources available. The book shows you how to create 2D and 3D maps by adding layers and setting and managing the symbology and labeling. You’ll also discover how to use the analysis tool to visualize geospatial data. In later chapters, you’ll be introduced to Arcade, the new lightweight expression language for ArcGIS, and then advance to creating complex labels using Arcade expressions. Finally, you'll use Python scripts to automate and standardize tasks and models in ArcGIS Pro. By the end of this ArcGIS Pro book, you’ll have developed the core skills needed for using ArcGIS Pro 2.x competently.

Who is this book for?

If you want to learn ArcGIS Pro to create maps and, edit and analyze geospatial data, this ArcGIS book is for you. No knowledge of GIS fundamentals or experience with any GIS tool or ArcGIS software suite is required. Basic Windows skills, such as navigating and file management, are all you need.

What you will learn

  • Navigate the user interface to create maps, perform analysis, and manage data
  • Display data based on discrete attribute values or range of values
  • Label features on a GIS map based on one or more attributes using Arcade
  • Create map books using the map series functionality
  • Share ArcGIS Pro maps, projects, and data with other GIS community members
  • Explore the most used geoprocessing tools for performing spatial analysis
  • Create Tasks based on common workflows to standardize processes
  • Automate processes using ModelBuilder and Python scripts

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Table of Contents

19 Chapters
Section 1: Introducing and Navigating ArcGIS Pro Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Introducing ArcGIS Pro Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Navigating the Ribbon Interface Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Section 2: Visualizing, Maintaining, and Analyzing Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Creating 2D Maps Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Creating 3D Scenes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Creating and Working with Projects Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Creating a Layout Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Creating Map Books Using Map Series Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Learning to Edit Spatial Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Learning about Editing Tabular Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Performing Analysis with Geoprocessing Tools Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Section 3: Sharing Data and Automating processes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Creating and Using Tasks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Automating Processes with ModelBuilder and Python Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Sharing Your Work with Others Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Using Arcade Expressions for Labeling and Symbology Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
GIS glossary Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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Greg Newkirk, GISP AICP Sep 15, 2020
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Tripp is a master teacher. His book provides a perfect, step-by-step program that eases the learner into the latest version of ArcGIS Pro and the GIS world, and then helps the learner build a foundation for mastering the discipline.
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Joseph Kerski Oct 12, 2020
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Tripp Corbin’s new book Learning ArcGIS Pro 2, Second Edition, from Packt Publishing, is a resource that I will be using long into the future and I know many in the GIS professional community will be doing the same. As ArcGIS Pro replaces ArcMap in government, nonprofit, academic, and private industry, and as ArcGIS Pro continues to evolve, this book is an extremely useful resource either to follow along in its entirety, or to tap into specific chapters to hone specific skills. University and college professors and students will also find this book very useful. I have long been an admirer of the instructional style of Tripp’s books, and wrote a review of his ArcGIS Pro Cookbook on our Spatial Reserves data blog. Learning ArcGIS Pro 2 follows Tripp’s excellent balancing of theory and application and enables anyone regardless of how much background they have in GIS to be using this powerful set of geospatial tools quickly. Tripp’s deep and rich background with the GIS community over many decades is manifest in the book’s careful attention to the things he knows will cause users the most difficulty. Tripp covers the spectrum from technical requirements, installing the software, managing licenses, starting projects, editing, performing analysis, creating maps, 3D scenes, and layouts, automating processes with ModelBuilder and Python, using Arcade scripts, and, appropriate to today’s cloud-based workflows, how to share results with others via layers and maps in ArcGIS Online. The data for the hands-on activities in the book is easily accessed and interesting to use, covering parcels, floodplains, and much more, at a variety of scales. As a GIS instructor myself I appreciate the graphics he has included—they’re not in color, but they are large and legible, and that’s I think even more important. He also has the right number of screen shots—not too many, but just enough to keep the learner moving forward. In short, you won’t get “tripped up”—you will be able to keep moving forward. Packt does a very nice job with their digital editions, which for GIS professionals might be the most useful format, though the printed version is nicely laid out as well. I salute Tripp Corbin and Packt Publishing for this excellent resource for the community.
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Case Robertson Oct 20, 2020
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Tripp really has a way to relay difficult subjects to the readers so that the subject matter is easier to understand. This book will help entry level folks get started while aiding experts in learning something new. It covers all aspects of the software and keeps its readers on the cutting edge of GIS.
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Kadem Oct 12, 2021
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This is a great tool for beginners with little to no experience in arc, can be used as good refresherm for skimming or teaching a entry clasd.I'm preping to GIS certification didn't find much value using this book given my years of experience using esri products
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