Course Code: introarcgis1021
Duration: 21 hours
Overview:

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.

Course Outline:
  • 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 +

  • 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

Section 9 : Editing 

  • 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