ArcGIS 10 – Top 10 New Features #feduc

Here are the top 10 features of ArcGIS 10 as described by ESRI

• Tables and windows can hide; the user can pin a window open; as windows appear or hide the map does not redraw; and some common operations have been tagged to a single pull down menu
• List layers by visibility: zooming into map allows different features to appear and the legend updates accordingly; the SELECT BY LASSO tool will add layer views to the table of contents.
• Tables: the user can dock tables anywhere on the map view; collapsing the table will display a tab at the bottom of map view
• Enhanced reporting allowing users to use selected features only and creating a report
• New search tool box (looks similar to search column on Microsoft products) in a right column area; search results may be from projects or files on your computer or on the web
• Symbology search: search through 20,000 symbols that are available or use the search box for symbols such as a “red push pin”
• Inclusion of catalog window into ArcMap
• Tool Tips for Geoprocessing and ModelBuilder: tool tips have been enabled so the user can see input and output features without accessing the ModelBulder tool individually; Also new is an “undo” or “redo” button; and, the user can include tools and models in the toolbar and dock these tools  on the toolbar;
• Layers can be “time enabled” to isolate a field that has a time stamp so that the user can step though a layer of features by time; a slider bar is used to incrementally step though the time layer
• License check out is now available so the user does not need to be connected to the serverWednesday, February 17. 2010 Posted by Joe Francica

The Global Positioning System

As an agency, how can you best manage your road signs?  GEO-Jobe incorporates a turn key solution for agencies to effectively manage their sign “retro-reflectivity” program.  We can customize a geodatabase to properly inventory your signs by including useful management attributes in the database such as:  maintenance records, location, incident reports, installation dates, type, retroreflectivity, environmental conditions, etc.

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Trimble recently announced the new software releases of TerraSync, GPScorrect (w/ArcPad), Pathfinder Office, and GPS Analyst increase your accuracy regardless of the model year of your Trimble unit (Geo3 and forward).

GeoXH, ProXH, ProXRT receivers: these receivers will now be 10cm (4 inch) more often and in more places. It will now be easier to achieve 10cm in canopy, you can achieve it faster (eg: if it took 60-90 seconds before, it will now be 20 seconds), and with longer baselines. A rover unit could not be 200km from a dual-freq base and still achieve 10cm. The ProXRT can now post-process GLONASS as well.

GeoXT, ProXT: this product, when using these new versions of TerraSync has been re-spec’d to 50cm (20 inch) rather than just “sub-meter”. Results will now be smoother as well.

Juno: this receiver has also been re-classified to a 1-3m receiver from a 3-5m receiver. The increased post-processing ability will take this Sirf receiver reliably to 1-3m, and in practical terms closer to 1m. Increased yield and smoother accuracy in canopy are a big benefit for the Juno. Note that this applies to the Juno SB, SC, and ST.

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Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010
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Bobby Sullins from West Wilson Utility District asked us to help them utilize the device with their real-time Trimble GPS equipment.  It required a unique configuration setup to work properly.  The result was a 4in (with mapping grade equipment) to 1cm (with survey grade equipment) accuracy utilizing multiple real-time GPS devices at the same time.  Imagine having up to five data collectors in the field loading data to one source without individual connection problems and multiple cell phone payments.

In conjunction with Verizon’s state government rep, Ken Malone, GEO-Jobe is currently implementing the MiFi into their data collection efforts and can help you configure your device to your data collection equipment! Connect the MiFi to your GeoXH, utilizing real time correction from state reference stations, the GEO-Jobe base station, or your own base station, while transferring information from multiple devices simultaneously, and achieving amazing results.

Verizon is offering monthly broadband data plans for the MiFi at $39.99-$59.99 a month (not bad for an uncomplicated multi-user tethering device in an easy to use package).

Your current phone plan (voiceplan, data plan, and tetherable phone option plan) you use for RTK probably cost you more!  For more information about the device or how to configure it to your GPS equipment please contact us.  Interested parties within the middle Tennessee area can also email ken.malone@verizonwireless.com.

We know what you’re thinking, “Wow!  That’s almost as good as free gift wrapping!”  (Don’t forget about Valentine’s Day fellas).  The extended support hours enables our customers to work more efficiently, giving them more time in the evening to “shop” for their significant other (or in our case, our mothers!) for this upcoming Valentines Day!..

Starting February 4th, Drew Griswold will be available for calls before 8 a.m.  His direct line is (615) 724-5984.  You can also reach him from our main office line at (615) 883-0085 ext. 7804.