Continuing the tradition of the best-selling Getting to Know series, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.6 teaches new and existing GIS users how to get started solving problems using ArcGIS Pro. Using ArcGIS Pro for these tasks allows you to understand complex data with the leading GIS software that many businesses and organizations use every day.Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.6 introduces the basic tools and capabilities of ArcGIS Pro through practical project workflows that demonstrate best practices for productivity. Explore spatial relationships, building a geodatabase, 3D GIS, project presentation, and more. Learn how to navigate ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online by visualizing, querying, creating, editing, analyzing, and presenting geospatial data in both 2D and 3D environments. Using figures to show each step, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.6 demystifies complicated process like developing a geoprocessing model, using Python to write a script tool, and the creation of space-time cubes. Cartographic techniques for both web and physical maps are included.Each chapter begins with a prompt using a real-world scenario in a different industry to help you explore how ArcGIS Pro can be applied for operational efficiency, analysis, and problem solving. A summary and glossary terms at the end of every chapter help reinforce the lessons and skills learned.Ideal for students, self-learners, and seasoned professionals looking to learn a new GIS product, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.6 is a broad textbook and desk reference designed to leave users feeling confident in using ArcGIS Pro on their own.AUDIENCEProfessional and scholarly. Higher education.AUTHOR BIOMichael Law is a cartographer and GIS professional with more than a decade of experience. He was a cartographer for Esri, where he developed cartography for books, edited and tested GIS workbooks, and was the editor of the Esri Map Book. He continues to work with GIS software, writing technical documentation, teaching training courses, and designing and optimizing user interfaces.Amy Collins is a writer and editor who has worked with GIS for over 16 years. She was a technical editor for Esri, where she honed her GIS skills and cultivated an interest in designing effective instructional materials. She continues to develop books on GIS education, among other projects.Pub Date: Print: 10/6/2020 Digital: 8/18/2020 ISBN: Print: 9781589486355 Digital: 9781589486362 Price: Print: $84.99 USD Digital: $84.99 USD Pages: 420 Trim: 7.5 x 9.25 in.Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1 Introducing GISExercise 1a: Explore ArcGIS OnlineChapter 2 A first look at ArcGIS Pro Exercise 2a: Learn some basics Exercise 2b: Go beyond the basics Exercise 2c: Experience 3D GISChapter 3 Exploring geospatial relationshipsExercise 3a: Extract part of a dataset Exercise 3b: Incorporate tabular data Exercise 3c: Calculate data statistics Exercise 3d: Connect spatial datasetsChapter 4 Creating and editing spatial data Exercise 4a: Build a geodatabase Exercise 4b: Create features Exercise 4c: Modify featuresChapter 5 Facilitating workflows Exercise 5a: Manage a repeatable workflow using tasks Exercise 5b: Create a geoprocessing model Exercise 5c: Run a Python command and script toolChapter 6 Collaborative mapping Exercise 6a: Prepare a database for data collection Exercise 6b: Prepare a map for data collection Exercise 6c: Collect data using ArcGIS CollectorChapter 7 Geoenabling your projectExercise 7a: Prepare project data Exercise 7b: Geocode location data Exercise 7c: Use geoprocessing tools to analyze vector dataChapter 8 Analyzing spatial and temporal patternsExercise 8a: Create a kernel density map Exercise 8b: Perform a hot spot analysis Exercise 8c: Explore the results in 3D Exercise 8d: Animate the dataChapter 9 Determining suitability Exercise 9a: Prepare project data Exercise 9b: Derive new surfaces Exercise 9c: Create a weighted suitability modelChapter 10 Presenting your project Exercise 10a: Apply detailed symbology Exercise 10b: Label features Exercise 10c: Create a page layout Exercise 10d: Share your projectAppendix Image and data source credits Data license agreement GlossaryGetting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.6 | Official Trailer | 2020-08-10 | 00:57