Latest Contributions by MarkVolz

ArcGIS Explorer seems to have several usability issues that make it frusturating to work with.   The drawing order does not seem to respond to changes in the Table of Contents.  It can be changed in "Manage layers."  In my opinion Manage Layers should be consolidated with the Contents window.  "Draw Order" could also be consolidated as well. "Find" should work with data that has been added onto the map. For example find could be a generic search for any vector data on the map. I know there is a query tool.  However, it is hard to use for new GIS users. It appears we cannot configure popups when layers are added via a layer file. There should be some support for rudementry labels -similar to what ArcGIS Online has. NOTE:  labels do work if they are added via layer files.  But lables are missing if the data is added through add a KML, Shapefile, or File Geodatabase Feature Class. Users should be allowed to use a single elevation layer for drapping and using as an elevation source at the same time. A layer should be able to be set as an elevation source in 2D mode. Can we set vertical exageration on elevation layers?  ... View more

When labels are to large to be placed, it would be nice if there was an option to try using a different label class instead.  I realize mapplex has a lot controls to try to fit labels such as stacking labels, reducing font sizes, abbrivating, etc.  However, even with all those options sometimes labels are still too large to be placed.  It would be nice if there was an option such as:  "If a label cannot be placed try using this class instead:  ."  In addition I do realize there is additional labeling options such as annotations and creating label classes by feature area.  However, annotations take time to set up, and sql queries by area dont always work because some features may place labels if they are retangular, but not if they are square in shape - even if they are the same size. Example Default Class Use both the parcel numbers and owner names for the label. Try to fit the label in the parcel by reducing the font size and abbreviating if necessary. Small Parcel Class (Try to use this class ONLY If the default label was not placed) Use only part of the parcel number for the label. Try to fit the label in the parcel by reducing the font size and abbreviating if the text. Please see the Geonet discussion for more information:  Fallback label class if the default label cannot be placed ... View more

Hello, Is there a way to control the labels for a layer such that if the default label class does not fit at all to try to use a different class if and only if the default label class could not be placed on the map Example: Default Class Use both the parcel numbers and owner names for the label. Try to fit the label in the parcel by reducing the font size and abbreviating if necessary. Small Parcel Class (Try to use this class ONLY If the default label was not placed) Use only part of the parcel number for the label. Try to fit the label in the parcel by reducing the font size and abbreviating if the text. Thanks ... View more

Hi, How do you search by attributes in a local layer?  The new find functionality seems to want to push everything through ArcGIS Online. I would prefer to search directly through the data.  My second preference would be to use my ArcGIS Server Geolocater.  I would like to avoid ArcGIS Online. Thanks ... View more

Hello, Geoprocessing is generally performed faster in memory on the local machine or on a local hard drive as compared to over a network connection.  It would be useful if there was a geoprocessing option that will copy a models input data from the server, procecess the model on the local machine, then place the results back onto the server. Justification for this option: Script Editors will not need to edit scripts to copy input data to the local machine so that we can take advantage of performance increases by processing data locally.  Instead we just click the option button. Script Editors might not know what folders are avalible on the local machine - ie we cannot assume that C:\GISTemp is going to be on every machine. This option will allow script editors to focus on the logical data flow on the server - the input and output datasets.  We will not have to edit scripts to temporary copy data to our local machine because the data processes faster on the local machine. Example: Inputs:  J:\InputData\EditingParcels.gdb,  J:\InputData\MyTaxdata.gdb Outputs: J:\Public\Parcels.gdb Join operations seem slow in ArcGIS when the data is from a network.  Having an option to "process data in memory / process data locally" will silently copy the input data to the local machine, run all of the models locally then push the outputs back to the server.  - And this can be done without needing to rewrite code. Thanks   ... View more

When previewing a table in ArcCatalog we should beable to copy a cells contents by pressing ctrl+c ... View more

Hello, We need to draw tangent spiral curves in our parcel fabric.  However, it appears that the parcel fabric at least at ArcGIS 10.3 does not allow us to draw tangent spiral curves.  In the meantime: How would be begin to approximate tangent spiral curves? Is there a tool out there that will calculate the beginning and ending XY coordinates of a tangent spiral curve?   That way we can at least draw the rest of the parcel accurately and then come back to the curve once ESRI allows us to draw tangent spiral curves. Thanks ... View more

The buffered gradient fills currently only allow us to specify a distance in terms of percentage.  It would be useful if we could also specify an absolute distance, or pixel width. Thanks   ... View more