The Components of ArcGIS
Jasmine Hoover
jasmine.hoover@usask.ca
Weiping (Winston) Zeng
Winston.Zeng@usask.ca
January 19, 2011
What is ArcGIS
• ArcGIS: is a group of geographic information
system (GIS) software products produced by
Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
(ESRI).
• ESRI website: www.esri.com
• ESRI Canada website: www.esri.ca
ArcGIS Products Overview
1. Desktop GIS— e.g., ArcGIS Desktop 10
2. Server GIS—e.g., ArcGIS Server 10
3. Mobile GIS—e.g., ArcPad 10
Part 1: ArcGIS Desktop 10
• “Perform advanced spatial analysis, model
operational processes, and visualize results on
professional-quality maps.” ESRI
ArcGIS Desktop Product Licenses
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ArcInfo
ArcEditor
ArcView
Extensions
ArcReader
ArcGIS Desktop Product Licenses
• License Pricing
 ArcView
 ArcEditor
 ArcInfo
ArcGIS Desktop Product Licenses
• Extensions for ArcInfo, ArcEditor, and ArcView
ArcGIS Desktop Product Licenses
• ArcReader is a free, easy-to-use desktop
mapping application that allows users to view,
explore, and print maps and globes.
ArcGIS Desktop Product Licenses
Demonstration
• ArcGIS>ArcGIS Administrator>Desktop
ArcGIS Desktop Product Licenses
Demonstration
• ArcGIS>ArcGIS Administrator>Desktop>Availability
ArcGIS Desktop Product Licenses
Demonstration
• ArcGIS>ArcGIS Administrator>Desktop>Availability
ArcGIS Desktop Product Licenses
Demonstration
Exploring ArcGIS Desktop 10
• ArcMap: to visualize and analyze data and
make GIS maps
• ArcCatalog: to manage data
• ArcToolbox: an integrated application that
contains many tools for GIS tasks
Exploring ArcGIS Desktop 10
Demonstration--ArcMap
• The ArcMap interface consists of the Table of Contents, the
map display area, and the Catalog window
Exploring ArcGIS Desktop 10
Demonstration--ArcCatalog
• ArcCatalog is the ArcGIS Desktop application used to browse,
manage, and document geographic data
Exploring ArcGIS Desktop
Demonstration--ArcToolbox
• ArcToolbox provides tools for GIS analysis and many other
tasks.
Part 2: ArcGIS Server 10
• “ArcGIS Server software gives you the ability
to create, manage, and distribute GIS services
over the Web to support desktop, mobile and
Web mapping applications.” ESRI
A Test Map for Edmonton Doctor.
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Users can find a doctor by Neighoorhood, Gender, Surname, Given Name, Address,
Buffer (e.g., 800m),etc.
Demonstration
• http://gisweb.usask.ca/flexviewer/
Part 3: Mobile GIS
• “Field staff can capture, update, and analyze
geographic information for rapid decision
making.” ESRI
ArcPad 10
• “ArcPad is mobile field mapping and data collection software designed for
GIS professionals. It includes advanced GIS and GPS capabilities for
capturing, editing, and displaying geographic information quickly and
efficiently. “ ESRI
Apps for Smartphones
Source: ESRI