1. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 1  Overview ArcView Overview ArcView Interface ArcView Help System Introduction to ArcView GIS

2. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 2 Introduction to ArcView GIS  What is unique about ArcView GIS? GUI Desktop Use Database Access Customization & Programming Extensions to Increase Functionality

3. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 3 Introduction to ArcView GIS  GUI Unlike other GIS software applications (of the past), ArcView uses a graphical user interface (GUI). Instead of typed commands, menus, buttons, and tools are used. The GUI provides access to most control, functionality, and operations. Each document type in ArcView has its own GUI controls. Beware: The ArcView GUI is complicated and many-layered. Much time and practice is needed to master the ArcView GUI. There is no command-line control; all automation must be scripted.

4. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 4 Introduction to ArcView GIS  Desktop Use Unlike GIS software of the past, ArcView will run on a desktop computer. Desktop computers (PCs) are: cheap easy to administer ubiquitous easy to use

5. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 5 Introduction to ArcView GIS  Database Access Data stored in separate database applications are available in ArcView. Many data sets exist in separate databases that describe spatial data.

6. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 6 Introduction to ArcView GIS  Customization & Programming Many functions are not available from the GUI. Custom functions and operations can be created with the Avenue programming language. Repetitive tasks can be automated. New functions and operations can be added to the GUI menus, buttons, and tools. Beware: Scripting is not extremely easy to learn.

7. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 7 Introduction to ArcView GIS  Extensions to Increase Functionality Functionality not included in the core ArcView product can increase productivity. Some extensions are built-in, but just need to be enabled. Other extensions are available for free; some are available for sale. We will be using several extensions during the course.

8. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 8 application window Introduction to ArcView GIS  The ArcView Interface GUI table document window project window view document window menu bar button bar tool bar chart document window status bar

9. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 9 Introduction to ArcView GIS  The ArcView GUI menu bar button bar tool bar scale RF coordinates status bar

10. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 10 Introduction to ArcView GIS  The ArcView View GUI

11. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 11 Introduction to ArcView GIS  The ArcView Table GUI

12. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 12 Introduction to ArcView GIS  The ArcView Layout GUI

13. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 13 Introduction to ArcView GIS  The ArcView Script GUI

14. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 14 Introduction to ArcView GIS  ArcView Document Types View documents Table documents Chart documents Layout documents Script documents 3-D documents

15. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 15 Introduction to ArcView GIS  View Documents table of contents map display

16. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 16 Introduction to ArcView GIS  Table Documents fields records

17. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 17  Chart Documents legend data markers axes title Introduction to ArcView GIS

18. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 18 Introduction to ArcView GIS  Layout Documents title legend frame chart frame north arrow frame scale bar frame view frame

19. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 19  Script Documents Introduction to ArcView GIS

20. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 20  3-D Documents Introduction to ArcView GIS

21. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000intro_av.ppt 21  The ArcView Help System (alias “Your Best Friend” for the rest of the quarter) Help on dialogue boxes “F1” Introduction to ArcView GIS General help Context-sensitive help