For new GIS and/or ArcGIS users who wish to utilise the key functions of the software. This online ArcGIS training course is a perfect introduction to ArcGIS 10.2 and all of its constituent components: ArcMap, ArcCatalog and ArcToolbox. The course includes information on loading spatial and attribute data, symbolising data, building attribute expressions, interactive spatial selection, dynamic label management and producing maps.
- Section 1 : The ArcGIS Software
ArcGIS for Desktop Software
ArcGIS for Desktop: Basic, Standard, Advanced
The ArcGIS Applications
Map Documents: Opening, Using & Key Elements
Layout View & Data View
Table of Contents
Spatial Layers, Attribute Tables & Graphs
The ArcMap GUI
Windows & Auto-Hide
Window Targets
ArcGIS Help
Section 2 : Organising GIS Data
- 2A : The Catalog Window
Introduction to ArcCatalog & the Catalog Window
Tree View & Home Folder
Next View & Location
Right-click Context Menu
Toolboxes
The Item Description
Editing Metadata
Shapefile Properties
XY Coordinate Systems
Shapefile Structure
Types of Geodatabase
Geodatabase Structure
Default Geodatabase - 2B : The Search Window
Introduction to the Search Window
Search Indexes & Folders
Search Terms & Tips
Search Wildcards
Search Results
Section 3 : Managing Map Documents & Adding Data
- 3A : Adding Spatial Data
Managing the Map Document
Layout Page Set-Up
Adding Data Frames and Properties
Valid Spatial Data Sources
Adding Spatial Data
Creating & Managing Group Data Layers
Layer (*.lyr) Files
Saving Map Documents - 3B : Adding Attribute Data
Valid Attribute Data Sources
Adding Stand-Alone Tables
Managing the Table Window
Using XY Coordinates
Managing Event Layers
Section 4 : Symbolising Spatial Data
- Section 4 : Symbolising Spatial Data
Single Symbol Legend
Symbol Selector
Searching for Symbols
Styles & TOC Shortcuts
Unique Values Legend; Customisation, Specific Values
Layer Files to Store Symbology
Quantities Legend; Classification Methods, Exclusion
Graduated Colours
Graduated Symbols
Layer Transparency
Section 5 : Using Spatial Data
- 5A : Controlling the Display
Controlling Map Scale
Scale Ranges
Full Extent Tool
Managing the Full Extent
Zoom to Layers
Bookmarks
Identify Tool
Measure Tool
Overview Window
Magnifier Window
Viewer Window - 5B : Interactive Spatial Selection
Layer Selection
Interactive Selection Methods
Managing the Selection
Exporting a Selection to a New Layer
Creating a Selection Layer
Selection Colour and Style
Section 6 : Attribute Queries & Managing Attribute Tables
- 6A : Select by Attributes
Select by Attributes dialog
Selection Methods
SQL Syntax & Error Management
Definition Query on a Layer
Using the Find Tool - 6B : Managing Attribute Tables
Key Attribute Fields
Table Appearance
Field Properties, Width & Position
Freezing/Unfreezing Fields
Sorting
Statistics
Interactive Record Selection
- Section 7 : Labeling
MapTips
Standard Label Engine
Label Options
Label Style & Customisation
Label Placement/Orientation/Angle & Duplicate Labels
Label Visibility & Scale
Layer Files & Label Properties
Section 8 : Layouts & Map Templates
- Section 8 : Layouts & Map Templates
Layout Elements
The Layout Toolbar
Page & Print Set-Up
Layout Title & Text
Extent Indicators
Controlling the Map Scale
Scale Bars & Scale Text
Adding Tables & Pictures
North Arrows
Creating & Managing Legends
Printing the Layout
Exporting to an Image
Exporting to PDF
Reusing a Layout
- 9A : Creating Spatial Features
Creating a New Shapefile
Managing Field Structure
Creating a Stand-Alone Table
The Editor Toolbar
Starting an Edit Session
Feature Templates
Construction Tools
The Snapping Environment
Creating New Features
Auto-Complete Features
Copy & Paste Features
Snap to Sketch
Panning & Zooming
Saving Edits - 9B : Modifying Spatial Features
Modifying Features
Editing Vertices
Merge & Union
Cut Features
Map Topology
Managing Shared Geometry
Modifying Edges & Nodes
Reshaping Edges - 9C : Editing Attributes
Editing in the Table Window
Using the Attributes Window
Attributes Window Options
Modifying Fields
Field Calculator for Attributes
Functions
Calculate Geometry