Latest Contributions by StevenDicks1

Kory, Thanks for the input. My first inclination was to say "This can't even be close to a solution to my problem!". Luckily as I have aged I have learned to not go with my first inclination and to use my brain instead😲! Apparently the NoData default is a big number (more than fits in 8 bits) so it created 16 bit bands. When I set the NoData to zero it created an 8-bit image. This solves my problem. I am not sure why it didn't have the same problem when I split a non-FGDB TIF file, but at least I have something I can work with in the short term. I'll do some more testing to see if I can better understand what is going on, but it's not a high priority at this time. Thanks for the help! ... View more

I see that I had several people view my post, but no one chimed in with suggestions! Off I will go to develop my database, free from having to follow what someone else did ! I will report back on what I ended up doing in case someone is interested. ... View more

Mark, Thanks, but adding an additional "/" did not resolve the issue. I believe there is something that is preventing the hyperlink from firing off a browser window displaying the UNC-referenced image. A regular URL opens up in the browser window without any problem. I am running Pro 2.3.2. As I mentioned previously, I expect that this is going to be something real simple when I figure it out and I'll probably be embarrassed for even posting the question . ... View more

As a user of Esri products since 1987 (started on ArcInfo 3.x) I find ArcGIS Pro to be a great improvement over past software products. There is definitely a learning curve and a need to change workflows, but I think Pro is the future (Esri says it is so you might as well accept the inevitable ). As others have mentioned, ArcInfo users had similar issues when moving to ArcInfo 8. It too lacked basic functionality (didn't even have an measure area tool!), but my staff of 15 and I quickly moved over. We also expanded the utilization of the product to over 300 staff members. I think the key to working with Esri products is understanding that you are supposed to work within a suite of web-, server- and desktop-based tools. Figuring out how to make them work together is the key to success. It is not trivial but will pay off!  A couple of other thoughts: As a GIS Manager, and later as a CIO, I led multiple technology transitions the included introduction of email (I am old), more ArcGIS migrations than I care to think about, migration to cloud-based applications (Office 365, enterprise content management system, human capacity management system, implementation of mobile devices, contract management system, ...). In almost every case the transition to something new was met with resistance from users and technology staff. The key to success was always to have a plan, stick with the plan, work closely with the vendor and engage the customer at all levels. Remember to be ready to eat crow when things go south temporarily. Smile and be positive, it pays off! I have found that when working with software vendors the most product approach is not to wail and call their product a piece of c##p. Instead, carefully document issues you find (make sure they are reproducible), engage with technical support and your customer representative in a professional and courteous manner. Call them out when things are not working (be ready to prove it), congratulate them on things that work well. I can think of only one case when this approach didn't work, and that was a very unusual situation involving a buyout of a company and an attempt to eliminate the software product we used in a very short period of time. Less I be accused of being a hopeless Esri-lover just ask around (ask soon before they forget me since I recently retired). I was hard on them, but fair. They were the same back to me and it was an excellent partnership! Hope this helps! ... View more