topic Re: ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro in Esri Tutorials Questions

ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro

MHoagland — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:23:39 GMT

Good Morning. I am working my way through various elementary tutorials... now in ArcGIS Online Basics. Should I be work through exercises with ArcMap or (since ArcMap is soon to be replaced by ArcGIS Pro ??) should I move forward now with ArcGIS Pro?

Re: ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro

DanielleKleinman1 — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:27:03 GMT

Good morning MHoagland,

Yes, ArcGIS Pro is the better choice since ArcMap will soon be deprecated.

Best of luck!

Re: ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro

GaryMorris2 — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:31:01 GMT

Good morning, MHoagland,

I would definitely suggest ArcPro.

Re: ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro

HeatherSmith — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:01:55 GMT

@MHoagland the responses above are correct, you should learn ArcGIS Pro, not ArcMap. Here are some tutoriaIs that I recommend:

Re: ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro

MHoagland — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:20:35 GMT

Great! Thank you all!

Re: ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro

DanielleKleinman1 — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:24:28 GMT

Migrating to ArcGIS Pro from ArcMap: In this seminar, the presenters introduce key ArcGIS Pro terminology and components, demonstrate how to migrate maps and other items to ArcGIS Pro, and share additional resources that will help ArcMap users smoothly transition GIS workflows to ArcGIS Pro.
ArcGIS Pro: Tips and Tricks Learn handy tools and shortcuts to efficiently create great maps, edit your data, and share the results of your work in ArcGIS Pro.
Creating a Web Map in ArcGIS Pro: ArcGIS Pro allows you to create maps in a desktop environment and then share them as web maps and web layers. In this course, you will learn how to create a dynamic, multiscale map in ArcGIS Pro and then publish it to ArcGIS Online.
Getting Started with Data Management: Explore how GIS data is structured, stored, and accessed in this entry-level course.
Introduction to Spatial Data: Learn some foundational concepts of spatial data.
Displaying Coordinate Data on a Map: Learn more about coordinates and x,y data
Symbolizing Map Layers: Introduces ArcGIS Pro tools for symbology
Querying Data Using ArcGIS Pro: Teaches the building blocks of query expression and how to select features that meet one or more attribute criteria.
Getting Started with the Geodatabase: Introduces geodatabase components and presents techniques for efficiently organizing and adding both vector and raster data to a geodatabase.
Integrating Data in ArcGIS Pro: Teaches GIS data concepts and how to add data to a geodatabase.
Basics of Geographic Coordinate Systems: Teaches fundamental concepts of geographic coordinate systems.

Some addtional resources. If you are looking for Mapping and Visualization:

Cartographic Creations in ArcGIS Pro (Tutorial): Teaches how to create a print-ready map in ArcGIS Pro.
Getting Started with Mapping and Visualization: Learn how to access smart mapping and cartography.
Symbolizing Map Layers: Learn how to best symbolize your map data that your audience can trust.
Labeling Map Features: This course will show you how to add and customize labels for your maps.
Creating and Sharing Animation in ArcGIS Pro: Shows how to animate and produce ready-to share videos of your work.
Creating Vector Tiles in ArcGIS Pro (if skipped above) Explains why and how to create vector tiles for fast and compelling web apps.
Creating a Map Layout: This course will how you how to use various layout elements to design an effective map layout.
Cartography: (MOOC), 6 weeks): Experienced cartographers teach their craft, including cartographic design, messaging, and ArcGIS skills.
Mapping Addresses and Places: This course will demonstrate how address information can help you geocode data to place it on a map and answer spatial questions
Location-Enabling Data: This course will demonstrate the many uses and methods for placing data on a map.
Mapping Locations from Unstructured Text: This course will show you how to extract location description information from unstructured text.
Symbolizing Map Layers: This course teaches how to best symbolize your map data so that your audience gets the information that it needs.
How to make a full-on vintage scalebar in ArcGIS Pro If you are going to add a scalebar (or anything) to you map, you might as well own it, right? In this video series I’ll walk through the configuration and design options for scalebars in ArcGIS Pro.

Maps for Office: Enhancing your PowerPoint slides with ArcGIS -BLOG

Re: ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro

MHoagland — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:54:59 GMT

OK... really dumb question. I'm trying the "Get Started with GIS Pro" tutorial. I'm stuck at the very first step which is... "start ArcGIS Pro." I'm looking everywhere for how to do start ArcGIS Pro and I keep finding myself at the pages where I'm supposed to buy or try it. But I already did...as an individual.

Re: ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro

HeatherSmith — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:06:12 GMT

@MHoagland have you already installed ArcGIS Pro? If not, find the .exe file you downloaded and follow the prompts to install the program. You can find more detailed instructions here: Install ArcGIS Pro.

Once it is installed, click your computer's Start button and type ArcGIS Pro to find the application.

Re: ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro

MHoagland — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:46:55 GMT

All set with starting ArcGIS Pro. Thanks.

Re: ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro

HeatherSmith — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:59:49 GMT

You are welcome!

Re: ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro

MHoagland — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:35:50 GMT

Thank you for the reply. I had trouble getting ArcGIS Pro installed. I got great help from Affi at ESRI. I am now ready to start tackling the tutorials that you suggested.

Thanks again.