Latest Contributions by NateBradshaw

We periodically have to change Oracle passwords.  I update the password in ArcCatalog.  I then open ArcMap, and it runs a rapid-fire approach at the old Oracle password.  Which after 3 attemps locks the Oracle username.  This is proving extremely frustrating to continually reset the locks on multiple users everytime we have to change Oracle passwords. Its unnecessary for ArcMap it to try a connection password over-and-over until it locks. Is there a way for ArcMap to try a connection password only ONCE?  Then let the user manually correct the paths (red exclamations). ... View more

Need to export lines drawn in Explorer to GPX (GPS Exchange) format.  Explorer can currently bring in and view GPX files and export to KML, but cannot export out to .gpx format to load onto my Garmin GPS receiver. Note that GPX "tracks" lines when loaded onto Garmin GPS, are truncated to 500 vertices.  So GPS cannot handle lines over 500 vertices, segments past 500 are for some reason clipped out (thanks Garmin).  So ideally, this export tool would split track lines (if needed) at 500 vertices, creating two or more added tracks, then convert them all (with other included points and lines) to GPX format.  Now practically, Explorer should at least be able to convert and export to GPX without truncating tracks (this could be done later in Garmin's Mapsource software). ... View more

In the old standard labeling engine the user has the option to "Place Label at specified Angles". In the new Maplex labeling engine this option is unavailable. Maplex is unable to label from a list of specified angles. Proposed Maplex Fix: In Labeling Position, User-defined zones, needs an option to align Straight or Horizontal. ... View more