Latest Contributions by JeffreySwain

I would recommend not using the TINs in favor or terrains.  They are built to utilize all of the las data. Once you obtain the average point spacing from your las files via the point file information tool, then you can proceed with creating a terrain in a feature dataset of a file geodatabase.  Once the terrain is built you can use it in ArcGIS 10 like a TIN, but it is not subject to the node restriction that TINs have.  Here is an blog series on creating the Terrains. ... View more

I would recommend making the ArcGIS Server Service dependent on the Image Server service.  We have seen instances where for whatever reason the Image Server and Server get out of sequence and if Server starts and the Image Server is not running, then the service will not start.  I have also seen some set up a batch file that will delay the start of Server to account for the lag that Image Server has when starting.  Making the Server dependent on the Image Server service should alleviate the issue. ... View more

Once you have generated the reservioir/Dam combo, you can vary the plane height and measure the volume that way with the Surface Volume tool.  Then you can see what the volume will be at for different heights, every two feet.  If you are looking to see the volume between the two planes, then you may have to create some different surfaces and try the tool again to measure it. ... View more

If you upgrade, then ArcMap 10, will support 1.2, but 1.1. is the latest version supported at 9.3.1. ... View more

The Fill tool is used to fill in the gaps between values and depending on the inputs it will determine what will be changed.  If you are looking to digitize the shoreline, then I would use the Raster Domain tool in 3d Analyst to create a polygon along the edge.  Then I would use the IsNull and then Con statement as described here, with the polygon created before used as the Mask in the Environment Settings.  That way the values inside the polygon should be converted to 0 and then only the internal edges will be filled in.  Another way would be to use the Con(IsNull("raster"),FocalStatistics("raster",NbrRectangle(4,4),"MEAN"),"raster").  So there are a few ways to accomplish based on which ones you want to change. ... View more

You should be able to use any of the projections in the Projected Coordinate Systems > Continental > North America.  All projections distort either area or shape so you will have to determine what you prefer. ... View more

There are many things to consider with the simple divide and I would be sure you have used the snap raster to prevent pixel registration error and be sure that the spatial extents overlap as desired.  You do not want any NoData value pixels to be used in the divide process.  With that being said, for your output, I would see if you have generated statistics on the raster and be sure that you have a stretch applied. Also use the identify button and see what pixel values are actually in your raster.  If they are all the same value or all NoData then there was a problem with the divide.  Check the statistics and stretch first. ... View more

If you make the modification to the layer, save the scene and then close ArcScene and re open it, will the behavior return?  I have seen many instances due to ArcScene's dependence on memory for the symbology to be off as you make edits, but then closing and reopening will return the look desired.  In this case, I recommend increasing the virtual memory on your system, being sure to always run ArcScene on the main monitor if you have two monitors and also look into updating the video card driver/video card.  Can you indicate what video card you are using? Also how much RAM you have? ... View more

In house with exports from ArcScene, Cortona 3d is one that has worked for me.  It is available as a browser plug in and a stand alone viewer.  There is no official viewer application from Esri.  Also for the conversion to sketchup, I recommend the Export to Collada tool. Those should work in Sketchup, but if not, then please log a Support Incident to report the bad behavior. ... View more

Are you modifying the raster resolution when specifying the base heights?  Does this happen with all the rasters or just this combination? ... View more

For instances like this, a Support incident is the most efficient way.  You should hear a response by phone/chat immediately or via email within a few hours.  That is the most efficient method to a resolution.  Forums can be answered by anyone, but if timeliness and personal attention are what you desire, then log an incident. ... View more

For Spatial Statistics, I would use the Hot Spot Analysis tool.  For Spatial Analyst, you could possibly look at the Density tools and the interpolation tools to create raster outputs. ... View more

Please log a Support Incident and we will be glad to.  The Analyst can take a look at the data and see what is going on and log a bug if necessary.  I have not had any issues with the using of Breaklines in TINs. ... View more

What output format are you using?  I would recommend trying an .img as an output format. ... View more

In terms of a comprehensive list of the differences between toolbars it is not necessary.  The functionality is there, but the way you are used to accessing it is just what has been altered. In looking at the 3d Analyst Toolbar 9.3.1 and 10 here is the most direct description.  The toolbar buttons are there, but they have removed the rest of the drop down as all of that functionality is still in the same place in ArcToolbox.  The interpolation tools are all located under the folder heading Interpolation, the Surface toolset, the Functional Surface, and Conversion are all there. So the tools are still there, but the interface is a little different.  All of the functionality remains. ... View more