Advanced ArcGIS Desktop

This hands on 2-Day training course takes your ArcGIS skills to the next level. With a focus on the advanced data editing and map production techniques (including data driven pages) through to geoprocessing and workflow techniques with tools such as model builder.

(Introduction to ArcGIS or ArcGIS for the Mining and Exploration Industry) or equivalent experience with ArcGIS Desktop software.

Exercise 1 – Data editing

• Reshaping
• Snapping
• Clipping
• Buffering

Exercise 2 – Advanced editing toolbar

• Extending and trimming
• Generalise and smooth
• Fillet tool
• Default shapes

Exercise 3 – Maps with multiple data frames

• Guides
• Overview maps
• Extent indicators
• Templates

Exercise 4 – Data driven pages

• Creating an index
• Configuring dynamic text
• Page definition queries

Exercise 5 – ArcToolbox

• Merging and appending
• Raster tools
• Checking geometry
• Configuring ArcToolbox

Exercise 6 – Geoprocessing and analysis

• Buffering
• Clipping
• Measuring distributions
• Identifying patterns

Exercise 7 – Model builder basics

• Creating models
• Using variables
• In-Line variable substitution
• Process automation

Exercise 8 – Analysis modelling

• Interactive feature input
• Controlling flow
• Calculate values