Happy Holidays, Earth Community!
We are thrilled to announce the December 2024 release of ArcGIS Earth Desktop 2.3 and ArcGIS Earth Mobile 2.3, bringing exciting new features and enhancements to elevate your 3D GIS workflows on both desktop and mobile platforms.
Key Updates in ArcGIS Earth 2.3:
Real-Time GNSS Integration:
Connect your GNSS devices for live location tracking, capturing observation points, and recording movement paths over time.
Survey123 Integration:
Seamlessly manage and interact with survey records within ArcGIS Earth, supporting data collection, editing, and visualization.
Reverse Geocoding with "What's Here":
Identify addresses or locations on the globe instantly by right-clicking, providing place names and detailed addresses.
Offline Tile Downloads:
Download vector and raster tiles for offline use, ensuring map accessibility in disconnected environments.
Spatial Filtering:
Enhance data clarity with spatial filters for 3D object and point scene layers using polygons or individual selections.
3DConnexion SpaceMouse Support:
Navigate effortlessly with smooth, intuitive 3D navigation supported by 3DConnexion's SpaceMouse.
KML Enhancements:
Support for KML track animations, the ability to reverse line directions, and display/save circle radii.
User Interface & Performance Enhancements:
Improved feature rendering, real-world animation playback speed, and a 360-degree heading format for simpler navigation.
Key Updates in ArcGIS Earth Mobile 2.3:
3D Model Support:
Add, position, and manage DAE 3D models directly in the app, streamlining scene customization.
Expandable Web Services:
Control the visibility of individual layers within multi-layer web services for better data management.
3D View Sharing via QR Code:
Share your 3D views across devices by generating a QR code for instant collaboration.
Tour Export to KMZ:
Export Tours into KMZ files to share and archive your navigational paths and points of interest.
For a deep dive into these updates, explore our release blog and the detailed documentation.
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