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View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

DouglasCaldwell — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:56:34 GMT

GeoPDF formatted data represents a large and growing source of information. The US Geological Survey is creating all new US Topo products in GeoPDF format and the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency is releasing scanned map products in GeoPDF format.

It would be a great help if ArcMap would be able to display these GeoPDF products ... at least as a background map ... if not exploit their content further.

Re: View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

DavidGifford — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:40:14 GMT

Don't use Bentley Microstation much these days, but just installed the latest version and it handles GeoPDF's as a reference file. Quite useful! The PDF was generated using ArcMap....

Re: View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

JasonSmith — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:25:47 GMT

There are the extensions out there that allow you to bring GeoPDF's in ArcMAP now. Downloadable from Army Geospatial Center's website for those with DoD CAC card.

Full link with directions is available below.

http://forums.esri.com/Thread.asp?c=93&f=982&t=234444

Re: View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

KestutisCypas — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:06:14 GMT

Digitaly signed georeferenced pdf (could be generated using ArcGIS, etc.) is a legal document. Import to ArcGIS Desktop/ArcGIS Server as a background info would help to use legal info in many situations.

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DarrenRempel — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:01:44 GMT

It would be nice if GeoPDF, KML and KMZ was supported out of the box in all ESRI products (ArcGIS Engine, Desktop etc)

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KerryShakarjian — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:34:15 GMT

It would sure beat having to georeference the geoPDF, especially if you have a large project

Re: View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

NanDaniels — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:21:37 GMT

Be great to add geoPDFs directly into Map - major help to us.

Re: View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

davegreenlee — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:26:31 GMT

I agree that we would like to have the geopdf "content" so that we can pull it into ArcGIS. The tricky part is that geopdf may not carry the entire "meaning" of the GIS content, and so we can't get it all back. I would rather see that we (USGS) provide shapefiles, geodatabases, geotifs, and layer packages (for example) that carry the full meaning of the geopdf. I know that these data exist (since we use ArcGIS to create the content), and so we just need to figure out the best way to deliver it. That's my two cents as a GIS user who just happens to be behind one of the USGS firewalls (behind one firewall, but not the ONLY one!).

Re: View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

JeremyGould — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:58:46 GMT

I have to agree, this is a much needed tool. If ArcGIS can generate a GeoPDF and Bentley Microstation can read a GeoPDF, there is no reason ArcGIS Desktop should not be able to read the GeoPDF.

Re: View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

DaveTewksbury — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:19:43 GMT

GeoPDFs and ArcGIS

USGS has embarked on digitizing historic topographic maps for all US states.(http://nationalmap.gov/historical/) Finished maps are in GeoPDF format, which as far as I can tell is not useable directly in ArcGIS 10. Opening GeoPDF in Acrobat Reader or Professional with TerraGo toolbar works fine but has limitations. I can "save as" out of Acrobat Professional as either a TIFF or JPEG/JPEG2000, but no world file is created and resulting files are not georeferenced. It is possible, of course, to georeference the files in Arc, but I would like to find a way to work with these files directly in Arc without the additional steps of file conversion and georeferencing. Is this possible? and if not please add it to the list of functions that should be addressed. This is a huge and valuable dataset that should be accessible to Arc users.

Re: View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

TawanBanchuen — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:13:34 GMT

At least, add a feature to add a PDF to ArcMap please. I would like to be able to add PDFs to ArcMap just like I can add JPGs or TIFFs.

Re: View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

VictorMurray1 — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:07:50 GMT

Please add the ability to import a pdf and/or geopdf? The USGS has been creating GeoPDF for years and is miagrating toward more geopdfs. Concerning the comment below, of 7 Sep 2010, I contacted the GeoPDF
Program Lead, Ray Caputo, on 15 Mar 2012. Mr. Caputo stated yes there is an extension for ArcMap to read GeoPDF, but it is only for US Dept of Def use. This GeoPDF extension was created by TerraGoTech in 2006.
The same extension "TerraGo-Publisher" can be purchased from http://www.terragotech.com/products/terrago-publisher-arcgis-v6-coming-soon, The cost is $3000 US and offers many other options, including the ability to create GeoPDFs. ArcMap users just need the ability to import a basic geopdf, the same analogy as when Lizard Tech created MrSid Image files and ESRI users were able to import these .sid files at No Cost.

Re: View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

SueanneCmehil-Warn — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:56:53 GMT

I understand with these I will be able to change the colors and they are borken down into standard colors. Currently I have access to JPG files which I can not currently change. Please add these GeoPDF files.

Re: View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

SusanStitt — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:58:36 GMT

This would be very useful! Thanks! If available, we would start using it right away!

Re: View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

SusanWalden1 — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:11:04 GMT

Please add this capability to ArcMap.

Re: View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

Will — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:08:56 GMT

Please add this functionality to ArcGIS! Being able to view the new USGS historical topos in GeoPDF format (without having to convert them) would be very useful.

Re: View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

GaryWalter1 — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:59:52 GMT

This is really important now that USGS has delivered historic quads in geopdf format

Re: View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

Anonymous User — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:45:43 GMT

This would be very useful!

Re: View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

KevinMorris — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:00:32 GMT

This sounds like a great idea.

Re: View GeoPDF Files in ArcMap

SeanMurphy1 — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:25:17 GMT

Awesome idea!