topic Re: Converting a georeferencing ArcMap tool to ArcGIS Pro tool in ArcGIS Pro SDK Questions

Converting a georeferencing ArcMap tool to ArcGIS Pro tool

Amadeus111 — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:56:05 GMT

We have an ArcMap tool helping end-users to georeference pdf/tiff maps. The maps come with drawn and numbered grids on them, and the tool uses grid intersections to georeference the map. Also, end-users can create to aid the visibility of a given cell size, row, and column.

I have two questions:

1. I checked the ArcGIS pro georeferencing tool and it is superior to what ArcMap offers. I find functionalities for the old tool already available in ArcGIS Pro except for creating grids. Do you think it is worth converting this old tool ArcGIS Pro tool? I would like to have your opinion on that if you use/know both georeferencing options.

Picture of the old tool. X: Not needed

2. Is there a class/method in the SDK I can use for georeferencing. Maybe something like this :

sourcePoint1 = x, y...

targetPoint1 = x, y...

controlPoints = { sourcePoint1, targetPoint1, ....sourcePointN, targetPointN}

Georeference (controlPoints, CurrentMapProjection, TargetMapProjection)

I found some bits and pieces but nothing that I am looking for.

I would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance!

Re: Converting a georeferencing ArcMap tool to ArcGIS Pro tool

Wolf — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:32:53 GMT

Regarding 2)

you can use GP Tools to perform this workflow (Georeference a raster to a referenced layer—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation)

You can first call on the 'Warp' GP Tool: How Warp works—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation and then use the 'Raster Projection' GP Tool: Project Raster (Data Management)—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

You can call these GP tools from the SDK.

Re: Converting a georeferencing ArcMap tool to ArcGIS Pro tool

Amadeus111 — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 15:56:06 GMT

@Wolf Thanks for the suggestion, I think I will lose some performance but I will see if I can apply.