Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
2013 Esri International User Conference July 8–12, 2013 | San Diego, California Technical Workshop
Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction Lisa Stanners, Phil Sanchez
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Overview
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Background
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Authoring your map for Editing
•
Creating New Features
•
Editing Existing Features
•
Resources
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Editing Background What you can edit
•
Editable data sources -
•
File, Personal and SDE Geodatabases, Shapefiles, some table formats
Editable feature classes -
Feature types (point, line, polygon, text, multipatch and multipoint) Editor tracking Field Domains and Subtypes
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Editing Background Licensing
•
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic, Standard or Advanced
•
Using ArcGIS for Desktop Standard or above you can also maintain shared boundaries using a Topology.
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Authoring a Map for Editing Layers
•
Layers reference a dataset -
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Provides symbols and labels Listed in the TOC by drawing order Saved to a .lyr file or layer package to share Feature, Raster, Service, GP and Basemap Layers
BaseMaps Layers in the Editing Map -
Map performance, turn any layer into a base map Internet connection Snapping
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Authoring a Map for Editing Layers Properties and their Purpose -
-
Projection Symbology Scale Range Display Expression Definition queries Field properties - Alias, Highlight, Read-only Visibility Select-ability
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Authoring a Map for Editing Feature Templates
•
Feature Template Basics
•
Creating templates -
•
Automatically Manually
Saving and Sharing -
Layer package or Map package Layer file (.lyr) or Map Document (.mxd)
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Authoring a Map for Editing Changing Template Properties
•
Feature Template Properties -
Template properties dialog Name, Tags and Description Default construction tools Default attribute values Click OK to save changes
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Demo
Authoring an Editing Map Lisa
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Creating New Features Using Feature Templates
•
Edit Session Management -
•
Start, stop and save edits
Feature Templates and Create Features Window -
Finding and selecting a template Option to change default tool Use templates any time you create a new feature
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Creating New Features Editing Tools
•
Depend on Geometry type -
•
i.e. Point tool and Point at End of Line Tool
Construction Methods -
Not tools, but something a tool uses Straight, Arc, Bezier, Trace, etc
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Creating New Features Sketching
•
Editing Sketch -
•
Used by all tools Displays the features geometry Finish the sketch to create a feature
Sketch Symbology -
Vertex Segment – straight or curved WYSIWYG
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Create New Features Attribute Editing
•
Editor Tracking -
•
Pre-populated valid attribute options -
•
Created by and Create Date fields Domains and Subtypes
Default or unique values
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Demo
Create New Features Phil
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop .
Editing Existing Features Managing Selection
•
Table of Contents Selection tab -
•
Layers Features
Selection Chip -
Flash Feature grid
•
Attributes Dialog
•
Select by Attribute or Location
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Editing Existing Features Snapping Features
•
Accurate Connection between features
•
On by default
•
Settings apply to the Measure Tool as well.
•
Point, Endpoint, Vertex and Edge snap Types.
•
Cursor icon changes depending on snap type.
•
Snap to Edit Sketch
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Editing Existing Features Whole Feature Editing
•
Move and Rotate features -
•
Interactive Precise value
Delete, copy/paste -
Select a layer to paste into
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Editing Existing Features Modifying the shape of a feature
•
Edit individual vertices -
•
Add, delete or move
Edit segments -
Change segment type, length
•
Reshape feature
•
Cut polygon
•
Sketch properties
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Editing Existing Features Updating Attributes
•
Attribute table -
•
Calculate attributes or enter a single value
Attribute dialog -
Update in bulk
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Demo
Editing Existing Features Lisa
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop .
Editing Workshops •
Editing Tips and Tricks -
•
Data Alignment and Management in ArcMap -
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Tue 7/9, 10:15AM – 11:30AM, Room 5 B Fri 7/12, 9:00AM – 10:15AM, Ballroom 6 D Wed 7/10, 3:15PM – 4:30PM, Room 7 A/B Thu 7/11, 10:15AM – 11:30AM, Room 7 A/B
Topology in the Geodatabase: An Introduction -
Tue 7/9, 1:30PM – 2:45PM Room 5 B Wed 7/10, 10:15AM – 11:30 AM Room 5 B
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Thank you… Please fill out the session evaluation
First Offering ID: 1199 Second Offering ID: 1312
Online – www.esri.com/ucsessionsurveys Paper – pick up and put in drop box Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction Lisa Stanners, Phil Sanchez
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop .
Overview
•
Background
•
Authoring your map for Editing
•
Creating New Features
•
Editing Existing Features
•
Resources
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Editing Background What you can edit
•
Editable data sources -
•
File, Personal and SDE Geodatabases, Shapefiles, some table formats
Editable feature classes -
Feature types (point, line, polygon, text, multipatch and multipoint) Editor tracking Field Domains and Subtypes
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Editing Background Licensing
•
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic, Standard or Advanced
•
Using ArcGIS for Desktop Standard or above you can also maintain shared boundaries using a Topology.
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Authoring a Map for Editing Layers
•
Layers reference a dataset -
•
Provides symbols and labels Listed in the TOC by drawing order Saved to a .lyr file or layer package to share Feature, Raster, Service, GP and Basemap Layers
BaseMaps Layers in the Editing Map -
Map performance, turn any layer into a base map Internet connection Snapping
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Authoring a Map for Editing Layers Properties and their Purpose -
-
Projection Symbology Scale Range Display Expression Definition queries Field properties - Alias, Highlight, Read-only Visibility Select-ability
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Authoring a Map for Editing Feature Templates
•
Feature Template Basics
•
Creating templates -
•
Automatically Manually
Saving and Sharing -
Layer package or Map package Layer file (.lyr) or Map Document (.mxd)
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Authoring a Map for Editing Changing Template Properties
•
Feature Template Properties -
Template properties dialog Name, Tags and Description Default construction tools Default attribute values Click OK to save changes
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Demo
Authoring an Editing Map Lisa
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop .
Creating New Features Using Feature Templates
•
Edit Session Management -
•
Start, stop and save edits
Feature Templates and Create Features Window -
Finding and selecting a template Option to change default tool Use templates any time you create a new feature
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Creating New Features Editing Tools
•
Depend on Geometry type -
•
i.e. Point tool and Point at End of Line Tool
Construction Methods -
Not tools, but something a tool uses Straight, Arc, Bezier, Trace, etc
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Creating New Features Sketching
•
Editing Sketch -
•
Used by all tools Displays the features geometry Finish the sketch to create a feature
Sketch Symbology -
Vertex Segment – straight or curved WYSIWYG
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Create New Features Attribute Editing
•
Editor Tracking -
•
Pre-populated valid attribute options -
•
Created by and Create Date fields Domains and Subtypes
Default or unique values
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Demo
Create New Features Phil
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop .
Editing Existing Features Managing Selection
•
Table of Contents Selection tab -
•
Layers Features
Selection Chip -
Flash Feature grid
•
Attributes Dialog
•
Select by Attribute or Location
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Editing Existing Features Snapping Features
•
Accurate Connection between features
•
On by default
•
Settings apply to the Measure Tool as well.
•
Point, Endpoint, Vertex and Edge snap Types.
•
Cursor icon changes depending on snap type.
•
Snap to Edit Sketch
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Editing Existing Features Whole Feature Editing
•
Move and Rotate features -
•
Interactive Precise value
Delete, copy/paste -
Select a layer to paste into
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Editing Existing Features Modifying the shape of a feature
•
Edit individual vertices -
•
Add, delete or move
Edit segments -
Change segment type, length
•
Reshape feature
•
Cut polygon
•
Sketch properties
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Editing Existing Features Updating Attributes
•
Attribute table -
•
Calculate attributes or enter a single value
Attribute dialog -
Update in bulk
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Demo
Editing Existing Features Lisa
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop .
Editing Workshops •
Editing Tips and Tricks -
•
Data Alignment and Management in ArcMap -
•
Tue 7/9, 10:15AM – 11:30AM, Room 5 B Fri 7/12, 9:00AM – 10:15AM, Ballroom 6 D Wed 7/10, 3:15PM – 4:30PM, Room 7 A/B Thu 7/11, 10:15AM – 11:30AM, Room 7 A/B
Topology in the Geodatabase: An Introduction -
Tue 7/9, 1:30PM – 2:45PM Room 5 B Wed 7/10, 10:15AM – 11:30 AM Room 5 B
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Thank you… Please fill out the session evaluation
First Offering ID: 1199 Second Offering ID: 1312
Online – www.esri.com/ucsessionsurveys Paper – pick up and put in drop box Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
Esri UC2013 . Technical Workshop . Editing in ArcMap: An Introduction
