Latest Contributions by SimonKettle

Have you tried using a 'raster catalog'? These are made in a geodatabase...and can combine raster images together in a mosaic. http://webhelp.esri.com/arcgisdesktop/9.3/index.cfm?TopicName=Creating%20raster%20catalogs%20in%20a%20geodatabase ... View more

Is the data within each mxd file in seperate shapefiles/feature classes? If it is in seperate shapefiles/feature classes you can just copy and paste from the table of content to another...since it is just the mxd pointing to the data and displaying it. Or you can open both mxd's and drag a feature from one to another. If you want to merge shapefiles (i.e. the data within them) you should use the 'merge' tool under 'data management' in ArcToolbox. Hope that helps. ... View more

Maybe you can manipulate the process discussed on the Mapping Centre site? See: http://mappingcenter.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=ask.answers&q=1381 and http://mappingcenter.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=ask.answers&q=1367 ... View more

Have you had a look at this? : http://www.uwec.edu/hartnesg/SeanWeb/BATHMAP/Bmap.html I have not done this type of project before but it strikes me that you want to create a 3D Point file and add the data you collect for each point (do you have a means of swimming in precise lines, since I assume currents etc may make the mapping in-accurate to some degree [it depends how accurate you need to be for this mapping project]) you can use this data to make a DEM (Digital Elevation Model). I have not done this process before but I believe you need to make a TIN (Triangular Irregular Network), Now you may not have the add-ins to do this as I believe it requires 3D Analyst/Spatial Analyst so have a look at these sites for more info on TIN Surfaces [http://www.ian-ko.com/resources/triangulated_irregular_network.htm] [http://webhelp.esri.com/arcgiSDEsktop/9.3/index.cfm?TopicName=An_overview_of_the_TIN_Surface_toolset] and find out if you can even do the processing required by checking what extentions you have, are you running the spatial analyst or 3D Analyst?. If you make a TIN surface you can begin to make contours and a grid which you can manipulate to create images like below from http://www.uwec.edu/hartnesg/SeanWeb/BATHMAP/Bmap.html: I hope this helps. ... View more

Additionally you could download GoogleEarth Pro which I think is relatively expensive where you can import and export shapefiles between the two programmes but I am not sure of imagery. However being able to export your shapefiles into kmz/kml file format means you can overlay this on imagery. I would also point out that within ArcGIS Toolbox (using ArcGIS10) there is a conversion tool to KML (which opens in Google) look for Conversion Tools>To KML and pick your tool (this has also worked for me in the past). Hope this all helps. ... View more

Hi, I am interesting in the Bing map layer you mention as a way to get a base map into ARCGIS. How can I access this function? Thanks, Lane I do apologise for the very tardy responce...I didn't recieve the email saying you had replied to this feed. Apologies. If your running Arc9.3 have to register (this only takes a short time) see: http://forums.arcgis.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=77613&ESRISessionID=atYEzjfPCWvzX7roO_IC1_L0dK-2PutWeUSCO3OYMNgnLskG6Bxj5c_RWMbwDZI= With ArcGIS10 the Bing maps layers are included in the add base map function which is part of the add data button on the toolbar within ArcMap. I hope this helps...again apologies for the very late reply. ... View more

I installed ArcGIS 9.3 on a computer for a co-op student that's working in our department, and whenever she tries to add symbols (either symbology for shapefiles or things such as north arrows) the symbols aren't available. For example, instead of north arrows, the symbol is a U with an umlaut over top of it. I've experienced this in PDFs when i've exported them without embedding symbology, but never actually in ArcMap. Anyone have any ideas how to fix this? I'm not sure if this has anything to do with it, but PDFs won't display at all on this computer either. Sounds like you should reinstall Arc 9.3 since it sounds like the data is simply missing. ... View more

I've been experiencing this issue ALOT since upgrading to 10. Another work-around is to copy/paste your feature class, delete original, and rename the new copy. I'm wondering how many are experiencing this bug? Interesting your experiencing it as well...I keep having this problem as well but just get on with recalculating the spatial data. Could we get this fixed and added to the next patch for ArcGIS 10? ... View more

Ah its possibly on their entire mapping server then, I wonder how that happened and if anyone else has noticed this in other areas of the globe? Or mapping providers? ... View more

If I understand correctly you're looking to rearrange the legend so there is consistency in its presentation. i.e. two columns. I'd suggest that when you normally make a legend (by Insert>Legend) you could try right clicking the legend and converting to graphics and then click ungroup (and keep repeating the ungrouping function uintil you get to the level you want) you should then be able to move text and symbols freely just like you can in adrafting package like illustrator. Hope this helps. ... View more

Thank you Melita, that has work just fine. Thanks again. ... View more

Maybe try adding or recalculating the spatial index on the layer. Data that disappears as you zoom in or out is often a sign that the spatial index is not working correctly. Melita How do I recalculate the spatial index? ... View more