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I've never used ArcMap Before (unzipping in ArcCatalog then moving to ArcMap)

lisa_jopalacios — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:30:23 GMT

I'm new to ArcMap and have never used it before several weeks ago. I've actually been able to teach myself a number of things in ArcMap 10, but not the following: I was given a Zip file and now must put the data into a map. I have no idea how to turn this Zip file into points in ArcMap. I do know the process starts in ArcCatalog...

Any advice would be helpful.

Thanks!

Re: I've never used ArcMap Before (unzipping in ArcCatalog then moving to ArcMap)

JonathanQuinn — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:39:27 GMT

The process actually starts in Windows Explorer. Right click on the .zip file and unzip it using WinZip or similar program. The files inside will be a shapefile or file geodatabase that contains feature classes. Use ArcMap or ArcCatalog to interact with the unzipped data.

Re: I've never used ArcMap Before (unzipping in ArcCatalog then moving to ArcMap)

FranklinEbner — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:31:29 GMT

Just to emphasize the previous post, use ArcCatalog to view/copy/paste shapefiles. This makes it much easier to view data as single files instead of in Windows Explorer where it will be displayed in its individual components.

Re: I've never used ArcMap Before (unzipping in ArcCatalog then moving to ArcMap)

lisa_jopalacios — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:19:05 GMT

Thanks for the help! I was able to open and start editing. I just had to find a free unzipping application, which seemed to be the most difficult part of the task. I was able to find a trial version for the meantime.

Thanks again for your assistance! It was very helpful.