Learning ArcGIS Pro 2 - Second Edition

This is the code repository for Learning ArcGIS Pro 2 - Second Edition , published by Packt.

A beginner's guide to creating 2D and 3D maps and editing geospatial data with ArcGIS Pro

What is this book about?

Armed with powerful tools to visualize, maintain, and analyze data, ArcGIS Pro 2 is Esri's newest desktop geographic information system (GIS) application that uses the modern ribbon interface and a 64-bit processor to make using GIS faster and more efficient. This second edition of Learning ArcGIS Pro will show you how you can use this powerful desktop GIS application to create maps, perform spatial analysis, and maintain data.

This book covers the following exciting features:

• Navigate the user interface to create maps, perform analysis, and manage data
• Display data based on discrete attribute values or range of values
• Label features on a GIS map based on one or more attributes using Arcade
• Create map books using the map series functionality
• Share ArcGIS Pro maps, projects, and data with other GIS community members
• Explore the most used geoprocessing tools for performing spatial analysis
• Create Tasks based on common workflows to standardize processes
• Automate processes using ModelBuilder and Python scripts

If you feel this book is for you, get your copy today!

Instructions and Navigations

All the required files are placed in the IntroArc folder

All of the code is organized into folders. For example, Chapter02.

The code will look like the following:

#Specifies the input variables for the script tools
#If the data is moved or in a different database then these paths will need
to be updated
Parcels =
"C:\\Student\\IntroArcPro\\Databases\\Trippville_GIS.gdb\\Base\\Parcels"
Parcels_Web = "C:\\Student\\IntroArcPro\\Chapter11\\Ex11.gdb\\Parcels_Web"

Following is what you need for this book: If you want to learn ArcGIS Pro to create maps and, edit and analyze geospatial data, this ArcGIS book is for you. No knowledge of GIS fundamentals or experience with any GIS tool or ArcGIS software suite is required. Basic Windows skills, such as navigating and file management, are all you need.

With the following software and hardware list you can run all code files present in the book (Chapter 1-14).

Software and Hardware List

We also provide a PDF file that has color images of the screenshots/diagrams used in this book. Click here to download it.

Related products

• Mastering Geospatial Development with QGIS 3.x - Third Edition [Packt] [Amazon]

• Learning Geospatial Analysis with Python - Third Edition [Packt] [Amazon]

Get to Know the Author

Tripp Corbin, GISP , has over 25 years of experience in the geospatial industry and is recognized as an industry expert in a variety of geospatial software platforms, including Esri, Autodesk, and Trimble products. He has assisted numerous organizations in implementing GIS to help solve problems and improve operations. He holds multiple certifications, including as a certified GIS professional, Esri-certified enterprise system design associate, and Esri-certified desktop professional. He is also the former president of URISA and the local Georgia Chapter. In recognition of his contributions to the GIS community, he has received several awards, including the URISA Exemplary Leadership award and the Barbara Hirsch Special Service award.

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