Latest Contributions by AlPollard

There is another option. Open a map. Add data and search for "Europe WW1". There are a few options that come up and you can use it as a layer or as a basemap. Unfortunately I was unable to find one with no borders.   ... View more

Unfortunately that particular tool is not licensed by my organization so I am unable to try it out. Thanks for the reply though.   ... View more

Base maps "strip" the underlying data so they can display quickly. If you have the source data for your base map you could use that and adjust the symbology based on the elevation data. Alternatively you could find a layer map with the elevation data, modify the Symbology and then save that as a base map.   ... View more

Hmm, It looks like that may work. I'll have to give it a try when I get back to my desk tomorrow. I don't mind doing a little excel work.   ... View more

World Light Gray Base: This map was designed to draw attention to your thematic content by providing a neutral background with minimal colors, labels, and features. Only key information is represented to provide geographic context, allowing your data to come to the foreground. This light gray basemap supports any strong colors and labels for your theme, creating a visually compelling map graphic which helps your reader see the patterns intended.   Tile Layer by Esri ... View more

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, I don't visit the blog enough apparently. It appears my premise was correct. I'm not really experienced in building applications but it appears you would need to allow for several variables. The business would have to be able to upload a CSV file with employee addresses and the location of the work-site(s). Depending on the number of employees you could generate a cluster smart map to identify "pockets" of employees. Cluster density would determine what kind of transportation (how big) would be required. In order for it to appeal as a business you would have to run a cost analysis (maintenance, gas, licensing, etc.). Or you could generate a map showing the need and solicit your municipality demonstrating routes and ridership. ... View more

So, are you thinking about a van pool? Some sort of "privately" operated bus? there are a number of variables that go into creating an app like that. First you would plot where your employees are in relation to the work place, then run an analysis based on drive time (distance/path). You would then have to run different analysis on the different groupings of employees (North, South, East, West) of the location. I'm not sure if that was exactly what you were asking though. ... View more

Thanks for bearing with me. This is the application as a whole, not just the session. Also it doesn't matter if I am working in ArcGIS online or with ArcGIS desktop. ... View more

Thanks for jumping in there. I should drink my coffee before I post. I apologize for the confusion as I got this link off the ArcGIS ESRI site. Anyway they are CSV files created in excel. the files are hosted on a shared mapped network drive. The file contains employee name, address, phone and position and airport they are attached too. The files are currently added from file as a layer. My issue is that in order for the layer to update when I make a change in the table (csv file) I have to remove the layer then add it back (which means I have to go through the process of selection the display options and format the shape each time). ... View more

Where do you work and what is your role? I work for the Transportation Security Administration in Idaho. What is my role? That is kind of tough to answer. I am the SME for ArcGIS for TSA in the state which sounds pretty impressive, but I am self-taught and at this time my department/group is one (me). What GIS success have you had this year and what product did you use? I created a map for all the TSA employees in the state so we can track how natural disasters or events may affect them. Currently the threat is wildfires so I closely monitor the wildfire activity and see if any employees are/will be affected. I am still working on “standing up” the GIS group here. What is your expertise (GIS related or not), and how can that help the community? As I indicated, I am self-taught (with the help of some online resources). Thank you Coursera! My expertise is that I am a digger! I tend to like to get into the nuts and bolts of things and how they work. I am fairly skilled at finding answers. My favorite place? There isn’t just one. Anyplace there are a few trees and a lake or stream is fine with me!   ... View more