Introducción a la plataforma ArcGIS Pro
Introduction to ArcGIS Pro
Overview of the Course and Tool
- This course will utilize a fundamental tool for crime analysis, enhancing students' analytical capabilities essential for modern professionals in the field.
- The tool, ArcGIS Pro, is widely used in major police departments globally and aids GIS professionals in efficiently sharing project results through a user-friendly interface.
Features of ArcGIS Pro
- ArcGIS Pro supports both 2D and 3D environments, allowing users to perform various tasks related to visualization, editing, geoprocessing, and analysis effectively.
- The platform includes different versions: ArcGIS Desktop (for local use), ArcGIS Online (cloud-based), and ArcGIS Server (for professional environments).
Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro
Application Characteristics
- It is a 64-bit application requiring at least 16 GB of RAM for optimal performance due to its high processing demands.
- The interface is modern and context-sensitive, featuring capabilities for simultaneous 2D and 3D views within the same project. Users can create multiple layouts easily.
Project Structure
- Projects in ArcGIS Pro store all necessary components like maps, tables, graphics, models, etc., facilitating efficient management and access. Each project can contain multiple views (maps) and layouts (designs).
- Views can display data in both 2D and 3D formats; changes made in one view reflect automatically in another linked view. Multiple designs are also possible within a single project layout.
Working with Projects
Initial Setup
- To start working with projects in ArcGIS Pro, users must log in using credentials received via email after installation; this includes entering a specific URL for initial setup.
- Creating a new blank project involves selecting options similar to opening documents in other software; users will name their projects according to their session or topic focus.
Folder Structure Creation
- Upon creating a new project, an organized folder structure is established automatically which includes an index folder and toolbox folders essential for managing tools effectively during the workflow process.
What is a Tool Box in GIS?
Introduction to Tool Boxes and Databases
- The concept of tool boxes, or "cajas de herramientas," is introduced as a means to store project data within a database named "session_6.7." Existing databases can also be utilized.
- To visualize data, maps must be inserted or imported into the project since blank projects do not contain any maps by default.
Inserting Maps and Project Properties
- When inserting a map, users will click on the "Insert" tab in ArcGIS Pro, followed by selecting "New Map" and renaming it from its default title.
- A world-scale base map is automatically added upon insertion, which includes contextual reference information; projects can contain multiple layers.
Configuring Project Settings
- Users access project options through the "Project" tab to set properties for the entire project rather than individual maps.
- Color selection for data representation can be customized; for example, changing the selection color from blue to red.
Creating Folder Connections
- Establishing connections to folders facilitates easier navigation of course data; this involves adding a new connection via the catalog panel.
- An example illustrates how to connect to an original folder containing relevant datasets for use in mapping.
Adding Data Layers and Saving Projects
- New maps are created with specific names (e.g., “Elche”), initially containing only base map data.
- Users can add various pre-existing base maps from the catalog that assist in their work; these datasets are available for download from a virtual campus page.
- Data layers include points (incidences and banks), lines (axes), and polygons (municipalities, buildings, districts); layers can be toggled on/off for visibility while navigating the map.
- After loading the first map, users are prompted to save their project for future use.