Learning ArcGIS Pro E-Book

Tripp Corbin GISP

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Beschreibung

ArcGIS Pro is Esri’s newest desktop GIS application with powerful tools for visualizing, maintaining, and analyzing data. ArcGIS Pro makes use of the modern ribbon interface and 64-bit processing to increase the speed and efficiency of using GIS. It allows users to create amazing maps in both 2D and 3D quickly and easily.
This book will take you from software installation to performing geospatial analysis. It is packed with how-to’s for a host of commonly-performed tasks. You will start by learning how to download and install the software including hardware limitations and recommendations. Then you are exposed to the new Ribbon interface and how its smart design can make finding tools easier.
After you are exposed to the new interface, you are walked through the steps to create a new GIS Project to provide quick access to project resources. With a project created, you will learn how to construct 2D and 3D maps including how to add layers, adjust symbology, and control labeling. Next you will learn how to access and use analysis tools to help you answer real-world questions.
Lastly, you will learn how processes can be automated and standardized in ArcGIS Pro using Tasks, Models, and Python Scripts.
This book will provide an invaluable resource for all those seeking to use ArcGIS Pro as their primary GIS application or for those looking to migrate from ArcMap and ArcCatalog.

Leseprobe

Table of Contents

Learning ArcGIS Pro

Credits

About the Author

About the Reviewer

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Support files, eBooks, discount offers, and more

Why subscribe?

Free access for Packt account holders

Preface

What this book covers

What you need for this book

Who this book is for

Conventions

Reader feedback

Customer support

Downloading the exercise data

Downloading the color images of this book

Errata

Piracy

Questions

1. Introducing ArcGIS Pro

Installing ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Pro minimum system requirements

Operating system requirements

Hardware requirements

Other software requirements

Recommendations from the author

Downloading the install files

Installing ArcGIS Pro

Conducting a silent install for IT departments

Managing and assigning ArcGIS Pro licenses

The number and level of ArcGIS Pro licenses

Managing ArcGIS Pro licenses

Launching ArcGIS Pro

Downloading and installing exercise data

Opening an existing ArcGIS Pro project

Summary

2. Using ArcGIS Pro – Navigating through the Interface

Understanding the new interface terminology

The ArcGIS Pro interface terminology

Using the interface

Navigating the ribbon

The PROJECT tab

New

Save

Save As

Portal

Licensing

Options

The MAP tab

The Navigate group

The Explore tool

The Bookmarks tool

The Layer group

The Add Data tool

The Add Preset tool

The Selection group

The Select tool

The Select By Attributes tool

The Select By Location tool

The Inquiry group

The Infographics tool

The Measure tool

The Locate tool

Exercise 2A – working with the MAP tab

Step 1 – opening a project

Step 2 – navigating in the map

Step 3 – using the Infographics tool (optional)

Contextual tabs

The FEATURE LAYER contextual tab

The APPEARANCE tab

The LABELING tab

Exercise 2B – working with 2D and 3D layers

Step 1 – opening the project and adding layers

Step 2 – changing symbology

Step 3 – labeling

Step 4 – working with a 3D layer

Summary

3. Creating and Working with ArcGIS Pro Projects

Working with an ArcGIS Pro project

Understanding project terminology

A project item

A portal item

A project package

The home folder

The default geodatabase

Using the Project pane

Exercise 3A – using the Project pane

Step 1 – open and save a project

Step 2 – navigating in the Project pane

Step 3 – adding a database connection

Step 4 – adjusting the layers

Step 5 – connecting to ArcGIS server

Creating a new project and project templates

Creating a new project with Esri templates

Exercise 3B – using an Esri template to create a new project

Step 1 – creating a new project using the Local scene template

Step 2 – connecting to data sources and adding your surface

Custom project templates

Exercise 3C – creating a custom project template

Step 1 – create a project

Step 2 – setting up a default map in the template

Step 3 – adding a layout from an existing map document

Step 4 – saving a project as a template

Step 5 – creating a new project using a custom template

Summary

4. Creating 2D Maps

Creating and configuring 2D maps

Creating a new map

Exercise 4A – adding and configuring layers in a map

Step 1 – creating the project

Step 2 – adding layers

Exercise 4B – adding a new map to a project

Step 1 – creating the new map

Step 2 – filtering a layer with a definition query

Step 3 – adding annotation to the map

Exercise 4C – using map and layer files

Step 1 – adding a new map using a map file

Step 2 – creating and using a layer file

Step 3 – labeling

Step 4 – configuring label conflict and placement options

Challenge

Summary

5. Creating 3D Maps

3D maps

Exercise 5A – creating a simple 3D scene

Step 1 – creating a project and 3D scene

Step 2 – adding a layer

Step 3 – making a layer 3D

Elevations

Ground elevations

Digital Elevation Models

Triangulated Irregular Networks

Extruding features

Other methods to display 3D data

Exercise 5B – creating a local scene

Step 1 – open a project and add a local scene

Step 2 – setting the ground surface

Step 3 – adding layers and setting symbology

Summary

6. Creating a Layout

Things you need to consider when designing a layout

Purpose

The audience

The author's story: A

The author's story: B

A situation

Creating a layout in ArcGIS Pro

Exercise 6A – creating a simple layout

Step 1 – open ArcGIS Pro and your project

Step 2 – adding a new blank layout

Step 3 – displaying the desired area

Step 4 – adding other elements

Challenge

Exercise 6B – creating and using a layout template

Step 1 – saving a template file

Step 2 – creating a new layout using a layout file

Step 3 – configuring a new layout

The challenge

Summary

7. Editing Spatial and Tabular Data

Editable data formats

Data formats – editable or not

How to know what format data is in

How to edit data using ArcGIS Pro

How to start editing features and attributes

Preparing to edit

The EDIT tab

Creating new features

Feature templates

Exercise 7A – creating new features

Step 1 – opening your project and preparing to edit

Step 2 – adding your source data

Step 3 – drawing a new sewer line

Step 4 – update attributes

Challenge

Step 5 – drawing the manholes

Step 6 – adding the roads

Challenge

Editing your schema

Adding a field

Field name

Alias

Field data types

Exercise 7B – adding a field and populating values

Step 1 – adding the field

Step 2 – populating the field using the field calculator

Importing a new feature class

Exercise 7C – importing a Shapefile

Step 1 – open the project and add a layer

Step 2 – export to geodatabase

Summary

8. Geoprocessing

What determines which tools you can use?

Licensing levels

Extensions for ArcGIS Pro

Spatial Analyst

3D Analyst

Network Analyst

Exercise 8A – determining the license level and extension

Step 1 – open ArcGIS Pro

Step 2 – determining the license level and extension

The analysis process

Preparing data for analysis

The Clip tool

The Dissolve tool

The Project tool

The Merge tool

The Append tool

Exercise 8B – using the Clip and Dissolve tools

Step 1 – evaluate the data

Step 2 – clipping the streets

Step 3 – simplifying the data and calculating the total length

Step 4 – exporting a table to Excel

Other commonly used geoprocessing analysis tools

Overlay analysis

Union

Intersect

Proximity analysis

Buffer

Multiple Ring Buffer

Exercise 8C – performing analysis

Step 1 – locating commercial properties near sewer lines

Step 2 – exporting selected parcels

Step 3 – determining how much of each commercial property is in the floodplain

Step 4 – selecting commercial parcels that are not in the floodplain

Summary

9. Creating and Using Tasks

What is a task?

Components of a task

Running a task

Exercise 9A – running a simple task

Step 1 – start ArcGIS Pro and open a project

Step 2 – opening and running a task

Creating tasks

Exercise 9B – exploring a task

Step 1 – open a project

Step 2 – opening a task in the Task Designer

Step 3 – Reviewing a task's steps

Things to consider

What is the purpose or goal of the task?

What is the workflow which supports the purpose?

How will the task be used?

Who is the audience for the task?

Creating a task

Creating a Task Item

Creating a Task Group

Creating a task

Exercise 9C – creating a task

Step 1 – open is project and create a Task Item

Step 2 – creating a new task

Task steps

Components of a step

General

Actions

Views

Contents

Exercise 9D – adding steps to a task

Step 1 – open task in the Task Designer

Step 2 – adding a step to zoom

Step 3 – selecting the street segment

Step 4 – selecting nearby parcels

Step 5 – exporting selections to Excel spreadsheet

Step 6 – run your task

Challenge

Summary

10. Automating Processes with ModelBuilder and Python

Tasks, geoprocessing models, and Python scripts – what is the difference?

Geoprocessing model

Python script

What is the difference?

Creating geoprocessing models

Model components and terminology

Saving a model

Exercise 10A – creating a model

Step 1 – open the project and the ModelBuilder window

Step 2 – adding model components

Step 3 – adding another process

Running a model

Exercise 10B – running a model

Step 1 – running the model from ModelBuilder

Step 2 – resetting the run state

Step 3 – running the model from a toolbox

Making a model interactive

Exercise 10C – making a model interactive

Step 1 – marking variables as parameters

Step 2 – exposing hidden variables

Step 3 – running the model

Python

Some Python basics

Commenting and documenting your scripts

Variables

Data paths

The ArcPy module

Locating Python syntax for a geoprocessing tool

Exercise 10D – creating a Python script

Step 1 – open IDLE

Step 2 – writing the script

Step 3 – adding the script to ArcGIS Pro and running it

Summary

11. Sharing Your Work

Sharing content with those on your network

If they have ArcGIS Pro

A layer file

Exercise 11A – creating a layer file and using it

Step 1 – creating the layer file

Step 2 – using the layer file to add a layer to a map

Map files

The map file challenge

Layout files

The layout file challenge

If they don't have ArcGIS Pro

Exporting to other GIS formats

Exercise 11B – exporting to KML

Step 1 – download and install Google Earth or Google Earth Pro

Step 2 – exporting to KML

Step 3 – opening KML/KMZ in Google Earth

Exporting to non-GIS formats

Exporting maps and layouts

Exporting tables

Sharing content with those not on your network

A layer package

Exercise 11C – creating a layer package

Step 1 – creating the layer package

Step 2 – testing the package

A map package

The map package challenge

Project packages

The project package challenge

Summary

A. ArcGIS Pro Glossary

B. Chapter Questions and Answers

Chapter 1 – Introducing ArcGIS Pro

Chapter 2 – Using ArcGIS Pro – Navigating through the Interface

Chapter 3 – Creating and Working with ArcGIS Pro Projects

Chapter 4 – Creating 2D Maps

Chapter 5 – Creating 3D Maps

Chapter 6 – Creating a Layout

Chapter 7 – Editing Spatial and Tabular Data

Chapter 8 – Geoprocessing

Chapter 9 – Creating and Using Tasks

Chapter 10 – Automating Processes with ModelBuilder and Python

Chapter 11 – Sharing Your Work

Index

Learning ArcGIS Pro

Learning ArcGIS Pro

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About the Author

Tripp Corbin, GISP is the CEO and a cofounder of eGIS Associates, Inc. He has over 20 years of surveying, mapping, and GIS-related experience. He is recognized as an industry expert with a variety of geospatial software packages, including Esri, Autodesk, and Trimble products. He holds multiple certifications, including Microsoft Certified Professional, Certified Floodplain Manager, Certified GIS Professional, CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer, Esri Certified Enterprise System Design Associate, and Esri Certified Desktop Professional.

During the course of his career, Tripp has assisted many private and public organizations to implement and maintain GIS solutions. Cities and counties have relied on his expertise to help them make the transition from hard copy maps into the digital world of GIS. Private companies, including engineering, surveying, planning, and forestry, often seek Tripp's experience to help them in various projects. Tripp's knowledge of GIS and surveying along with the ability to use multiple software packages has proven to be an invaluable asset.

As a GIS instructor, Tripp has taught students worldwide the power of GIS. He is a GIS instructor for the Institute for Transportation Research and Education at North Carolina State University, the Continuing Studies Center at University of North Alabama, and Davidson County Community College. He has authored many GIS classes on topics ranging from the beginner level, such as Introduction to GIS Fundamentals using ArcGIS to more advanced classes, such as Using AutoCAD in ArcGIS and Performing GIS Analysis with ArcGIS. In addition to teaching and authoring classes, Tripp has overseen the establishment of GIS training programs at these institutions.

Tripp is a very active member of the GIS professional community. He is a past president of Georgia URISA and URISA International Board Member. He currently serves on the GISP Application Review committee and as an At-Large GITA Southeast Board Member. Tripp is continually asked to present and conduct workshops at GIS-related conferences. He has conducted workshops on the GISP Certification, Deploying Mobile Solutions, GIS and Land Surveying, and Using GNSS Technologies at conferences, such as GIS Pro, Georgia Geospatial Conference, North Carolina GIS Conference, Ottawa GIS Conference, and others. Other contributions Tripp has made to the GIS Profession include helping to draft the Geospatial Technology Competency Model that was adopted by the US Department of Labor and providing help to other GIS Professionals around the world on various blogs, lists, and forums. In recognition of his contributions, he has received several awards, including the URISA Exemplary Leadership Award and the Barbara Hirsch Special Service Award.

I would like to thank several people who helped make this book a reality. First, I want to thank Polly Corbin, my wife. Her encouragement and support were invaluable. Thanks to Robert LeClair for helping me to work through software issues to determine whether they were bugs or user error. Finally, thanks to all those in the eGIS Associates' family, who picked up the slack, which allowed me to have the time to work on the book.

About the Reviewer

Ian Broad was first introduced to GIS at Fort Lewis College, his alma mater, located in Durango, CO. He now has nearly 7 years of experience in utility-based GIS, and has had the opportunity to work on many different projects, including those utilizing cutting-edge lidar technology. He's employed by Tillamook People's Utility District, a customer-owned electric company located on the beautiful Oregon Coast, where he provides a combination of GIS and IT expertise and support. Ian also operates Oregon Coast Drones an enterprise providing comprehensive aerial services.

He enjoys Python and JavaScript development, database design, open source solutions, participating on GIS StackExchange and other GIS communities, hiking, and aerial photography.

You can check out his personal website at http://www.ianbroad.com, and his latest project at http://www.oregoncoastdrones.com.

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Preface

Esri's ArcGIS Platform is the premiere GIS solution for those wishing to build a fully functional and scalable GIS. ArcGIS includes many integrated components, such as desktop applications, databases, image and web servers, cloud applications, and data along with mobile and web applications. ArcGIS Pro is Esri's latest addition to this already amazing GIS platform.

ArcGIS Pro is a 64-bit desktop GIS application that makes use of a modern ribbon interface. This means that it has the ability to make full use of modern computer hardware while at the same time presenting users with an easy-to-use and intuitive interface. It contains powerful tools for visualizing and analyzing 2D and 3D data.

This book will take you from software installation to performing geospatial analysis. It is packed with how-tos for a host of commonly performed tasks. You start by learning how to download and install the software, including hardware limitations and recommendations. Then, you are exposed to the new ribbon interface and how its smart design can make finding tools easier. After you are exposed to the new interface, you are taken through the steps of creating a new GIS project to provide quick access to project resources. With a project created, you learn how to construct 2D and 3D maps, including how to add layers, adjust symbology, and control labeling. Next, you learn how to access and use analysis tools to help answer real-world questions. Finally, you will learn how processes can be automated and standardized in ArcGIS Pro using tasks, models, and Python scripts.

This book will provide an invaluable resource for all those seeking to use ArcGIS Pro as their primary GIS application or for those looking to migrate from ArcMap and ArcCatalog.

What this book covers

Chapter 1, Introducing ArcGIS Pro, explains the installation process and requirements of ArcGIS Pro. You will learn how to manage software licenses and the differences between the three license levels. Finally, you will launch ArcGIS Pro and open a project to begin exploring the application.

Chapter 2, Using ArcGIS Pro – Navigating through the Interface, introduces you to ArcGIS Pro's new ribbon-based interface. You will learn how the interface works and the terminology associated with it. You will begin to explore tools that will allow you to access data, maps, and tools within an ArcGIS Pro project.

Chapter 3, Creating and Working with ArcGIS Pro Projects, explains what an ArcGIS Pro project is and how it works. You will learn how to create new projects, add items to a project, and how to use project templates.

Chapter 4, Creating 2D Maps, shows you how to create 2D maps. You will learn how to add layers, control layer display and draw order, and configure different types of layer symbology. You will also learn how to configure labeling for layers along with other layer properties.

Chapter 5, Creating 3D Maps, shows how ArcGIS Pro can be used to create 3D maps. You will examine how to combine 2D and 3D data to create amazing 3D scenes. You will learn how to configure 3D layer symbology to produces realistic-looking views and navigate within a 3D map.

Chapter 6, Creating a Layout, teaches you how to create a layout that contains 2D and/or 3D maps, dynamic legends, scales, and so on. Often the final step of any project is to present your findings and work. In GIS, this is typically done with a map. The layout provides the frame for that map.

Chapter 7, Editing Spatial and Tabular Data, explains what types of data can be edited and outlines the recommended workflows to maintain GIS data using ArcGIS Pro. ArcGIS Pro allows users to edit a wealth of GIS data including both spatial and tabular information.

Chapter 8, Geoprocessing, introduces you to many of the most commonly used tools, where they can be accessed, and what will determine which tools are available to them within ArcGIS Pro. ArcGIS Pro includes a wealth of tools to analyze and manipulate GIS data, which are referred to as geoprocessing tools.

Chapter 9, Creating and Using Tasks, shows readers how they can create tasks for common workflows within their offices to improve efficiency and standardization. ArcGIS Pro Tasks allow GIS managers to standardize processes and workflows.

Chapter 10, Automating Processes with ModelBuilder and Python, introduces readers to the basic concepts and skills needed to create simple models and Python scripts for ArcGIS Pro. ModelBuilder and Python can be used to automate and streamline analysis, conversion, and integration processes within ArcGIS Pro.

Chapter 11, Sharing Your Work, illustrates different methods within ArcGIS Pro to share maps, data, and processes with others, both on your network and off. As more and more people are becoming geospatially savvy, it is increasingly important to be able to share our GIS content with others.

Appendix A, ArcGIS Pro Glossary, provides a quick reference for the terminology associated with ArcGIS Pro.

Appendix B, Chapter Questions and Answers, provides the answers to questions contained in the chapters, so readers can verify the answers they gave for each question.

What you need for this book

ArcGIS Pro 1.1 or higher (basic, standard, or advanced)Web browserInternet Access

Who this book is for

This book is for anyone wishing to learn how ArcGIS Pro can be used to create maps and perform geospatial analysis. It will be especially helpful for those who have used ArcMap and ArcCatalog in the past and are looking to migrate to Esri's newest desktop GIS solution. Although previous GIS experience is not required, you must have a good solid foundation using Microsoft Windows and a mouse. It is also helpful if you understand how to manage folders and files within the Microsoft Windows environment.

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Chapter 1. Introducing ArcGIS Pro

Esri's ArcGIS platform has become well-entrenched as the primary solution for GIS professionals seeking to implement a scalable integrated solution, which can start with a single user and grow to support multiple users across various platforms. With ArcGIS for Desktop, ArcGIS for Server, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS for Mobile, GIS professionals can design and implement a robust GIS solution that provides a wide range of functionality to meet the needs of a growing enterprise, which includes users of various skill levels, requirements, differing platforms, and data formats. However, Esri has not been content to rest on their laurels. They continue to push the GIS envelope. With the release of ArcGIS 10.3, Esri released a new desktop application named ArcGIS Pro.

ArcGIS Pro is a completely new application from Esri. It is not just an update to their venerable ArcGIS for Desktop platform. ArcGIS Pro has a modern ribbon interface that has become common in most current desktop applications. It is also designed from the ground up to take full advantage of modern hyperthreaded 64-bit architecture. This greatly improves its performance compared to ArcMap and ArcCatalog. In this chapter, we will begin to take a look at this new robust and smart interface.

ArcGIS Pro also introduces a new licensing model to Esri users. It makes use of a subscription license, opposed to the standard single use or concurrent use license. Licenses of ArcGIS Pro are tied directly to the annual maintenance of your traditional ArcGIS for Desktop software and managed through ArcGIS Online. You will learn more about this later in the chapter.

ArcGIS Pro allows you to combine 2D and 3D content within a single application. In the past, you would need to utilize multiple applications, such as ArcMap, ArcScene, and ArcGlobe, to view 2D and 3D content. In this chapter, you will examine how you can view both 2D and 3D data within a single ArcGIS Pro project.

In this chapter, you will

Learn the requirements to install ArcGIS ProGet a general overview of ArcGIS Pro functionalityLearn how to manage ArcGIS Pro licenses through ArcGIS OnlineUnderstand the relationship between ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS for Desktop licenses

Installing ArcGIS Pro

In order to use ArcGIS Pro, you must first install it. To install ArcGIS Pro, you will need to verify that your system meets or exceeds the minimum requirements, download or have access to the install files, and finally have rights to install the software on the computer you are using. We will look at each of these steps next.

It is possible to install and run ArcGIS Pro on a computer that already has ArcGIS for Desktop installed even if ArcGIS for Desktop is an older version. The two applications may exist side by side.

It can also be installed on a computer that has no other Esri products installed.

ArcGIS Pro minimum system requirements

As mentioned earlier, ArcGIS Pro is a 64-bit application that supports hyperthreaded processing. This allows ArcGIS Pro to take full advantage of modern processors, such as the Intel i7 and RAM larger than 4 GB. The ability of ArcGIS Pro to make use of this increased computing capability also means the computer you run it on needs to have the power to run ArcGIS Pro.

Compared with ArcGIS for Desktop, ArcGIS Pro has higher minimum computer specifications. This includes increased hardware and operating system requirements.

Operating system requirements

ArcGIS Pro requires a 64-bit operating system (OS). It will not run on a 32-bit OS. ArcGIS Pro currently supports the following operating systems:

Windows 8.1 Pro and EnterpriseWindows 8.0 Pro and EnterpriseWindow 7 Ultimate, Professional, and Enterprise (with SP 1)Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard and DatacenterWindows Server 2012 Standard and DatacenterWindows Server 2008 Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter (with SP 1)

ArcGIS Pro versions 1.0 and 1.1 are currently not supported on Windows 10, Linux or iOS natively. Esri has said ArcGIS Pro version 1.2 will be supported on Windows 10. They have not indicated whether ArcGIS Pro will support Linux or iOS in the future. It is possible to run ArcGIS Pro on a Linux or iOS computer if you create a virtual windows machine.

Hardware requirements

ArcGIS Pro has some hefty hardware requirements. It requires modern processors and large amounts of RAM. It also requires a graphics card powerful enough to display 2D and 3D data. To ensure that ArcGIS Pro runs smoothly, you need to make sure that your computer meets or exceeds the requirements shown here:

Hyperthreaded dual core or better processor. 2x hyperthreaded hexa-core processor is optimal such as the Intel Core i7-3930K.Minimum of 4 GB of RAM with 8 GB of RAM recommended. 16 GB is considered optimal by Esri.Minimum of 4 GB of hard disk space to install software. 6 GB or higher is recommend.Graphics card that supports DirectX 9 and OpenGL 2.0 with 512 MB of video RAM minimum. Esri recommends a graphics card that supports DirectX 11 and OpenGL 3.2 with 2 GB of video RAM.

Unlike ArcGIS for Desktop, which has limits on the amount of RAM and processor resources it can use, ArcGIS Pro will use all the resources you can throw at it. So, the more processing power and memory your computer has the better ArcGIS Pro will perform.

Other software requirements

ArcGIS Pro is dependent on other applications that must be installed before installation. They provide supporting services which ArcGIS Pro relies on to function. These supporting applications include the following:

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or aboveArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS organizational account

ArcGIS Pro does not require ArcGIS for Desktop in order to be installed on a computer.

Recommendations from the author

I have been working with ArcGIS Pro since it was first released in beta. I have had the opportunity to run it on various computers as it has moved through multiple beta versions to the release of version 1.0 and now 1.1. This firsthand experience, along with my experience running ArcGIS for Desktop since it was first released, has led me to several recommendations when it comes to a system to run ArcGIS Pro.

Based on my experience, I recommend the following specifications when purchasing a computer to run ArcGIS Pro:

Make sure that you have a graphics card with its own dedicated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). ArcGIS Pro is a graphics-intensive program. Every time you pan, zoom, or add a new layer, you will be taxing the graphics capability of your computer. A dedicated GPU will allow your computer to handle this load by processing graphic rendering requests without burdening your computer's CPU and RAM. If your computer uses integrated video, then the computer's CPU and system RAM are used to handle all processing requests including graphic rendering. ArcGIS Pro is both a processor and graphics-intensive application due to the 2D and 3D maps it creates and the analysis it performs. This can put a tremendous load on your computer's resources. Having the dedicated GPU to handle the graphics rendering load on your computer will greatly improve the performance of ArcGIS Pro and your user experience.

To get a dedicated GPU usually requires your computer to have a separate video card or adaptor. Computers with integrated video typically do not have a dedicated GPU but instead use the CPU to handle the graphics processing. This will slow your computer down. A separate video card also has a dedicated video RAM, which will also enhance your computer's ability to run ArcGIS Pro.

Use a solid state drive. Solid state drives are incredibly fast at accessing and storing data. They are almost as fast as RAM and are much faster than even the fastest hard disk drives. ArcGIS Pro will run at lightning speeds when installed on a solid state drive.There is no such thing as too much RAM. The more RAM your computer has, the better ArcGIS Pro will perform, especially if you don't have a solid state drive.If you are going to be doing a lot of analysis or editing and cannot get a solid state drive, try using a raid system to improve performance. Raid systems utilize multiple hard drives to store data. They can be configured in multiple ways. A strip set-based raid, such as RAID 0, RAID 3, or RAID 5, provides the best performance. By storing the data across multiple drives, the computer can access the requested data from each one at the same time. This creates a multilane highway for your data to travel along. A raid system will require at least two hard drives and often a separate controller card.Run two or more monitors. ArcGIS Pro, like ArcGIS for Desktop, has multiple windows. Being able to display multiple windows at one time will increase your production. It can also allow you to have multiple applications open at one time. While I have not attempted to measure the increased production with ArcGIS Pro, I do know that it increased the production of my team using ArcGIS for Desktop by 10 percent to 15 percent.

All these recommendations can also be applied for those running other applications, such as ArcGIS for Desktop, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Photoshop, and other graphics-intensive applications. I have run all these applications and can say that based on those experiences, any of these recommendations will help them run better.

Downloading the install files

In order to install ArcGIS Pro, you will need to download the install files from the My Esri website at https://my.esri.com/. Once there you will need to log in using your Esri global account. You will need to make sure that your global account is linked to your organization's Esri customer account in order to do this.

Once you are logged in to My Esri, you will need to click on the My Organizations tab and select the Downloads option, as shown in the following screenshot:

If you are not the administrator for your organizations, Esri account, you might not see the Downloads tab. If this is the case, you will need to request permissions from Esri to view the Downloads tab. To do this, you need to go to My Organizations and then the Overview tab.

Then, you need to click on Request Permissions and fill out the online form, as shown in the following image:

Once you get to the Downloads page, you will need to locate ArcGIS Pro and click on View Downloads. This will take you to the page that allows you to download several files, which you will use to install ArcGIS Pro and supporting applications. You can also check system requirements, see additional products, and select language packs:

The ArcGIS Pro download is the primary install file for the main ArcGIS Pro application. You must download this file if you wish to install ArcGIS Pro. The other two files are optional but recommended.

The ArcGIS Pro Offline Help option will install help files on your local machine, so you can access them without having an internet connection. By default, ArcGIS Pro accesses help information located on the ArcGIS Pro website, http://pro.arcgis.com. This means that you will always see the most current help documentation for the version you are using. You will need to download and install this file if you will be using ArcGIS Pro in a disconnected environment and think you might need to access the Help documentation.

By default, ArcGIS Pro allows you to run Python scripts inside the application without the need to download additional resources. However, if you wish to create scripts that will run outside ArcGIS Pro, that interact with other applications, or can be scheduled to run automatically, you will need to download the Python install files from the My Esri website.

If you cannot access your organization's Esri customer account through the My Esri website, you can request a 60-day trial from the Esri website at http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcgis-for-desktop/free-trial. This free trial includes ArcGIS for Desktop, ArcGIS Extensions, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Pro. Once you activate your trial, you will be sent instructions to download the install files for ArcGIS Pro in addition to other applications included with the trial. These install files are the same ones that are available through the My Esri website linked to your organization.

Installing ArcGIS Pro

Now that you have downloaded the install files, you are ready to begin installing ArcGIS Pro. First, you will need to make sure that you have sufficient rights to install new software on your computer. If you do not, you will need to contact your IT department to see if they can provide assistance installing ArcGIS Pro. Then, perform the following steps:

To install ArcGIS Pro, click on the ArcGIS Pro file you downloaded. This will unzip the install files and start the installation process.Once the install begins, you will first be asked to review and accept the license agreement from Esri. If you wish to install the software, you must accept the license.Next, you will have to choose who will have access to the application, all users or just the current user. If you want to install such that all users can use ArcGIS Pro, the user installing the software must have full administrative rights.Then, you will choose the install location. By default, ArcGIS Pro will be installed into C:\Program Files\ArcGIS\Pro\. It is recommended that you use the default location to avoid issues that could cause problems when running ArcGIS Pro after the installation.Finally, you will be asked if you wish to take part in the Esri User Experience Improvement (EUEI) program. This will send Esri information about system crashes and other use information automatically if you choose to participate.

Once you have run the ArcGIS Pro installation and it is completed, you can install the ArcGIS Pro Offline Help and Python if needed. This installs in a similar manner as the main ArcGIS Pro.

Conducting a silent install for IT departments

ArcGIS Pro also supports a silent install, which IT staff can use to automate the install of ArcGIS Pro throughout an enterprise. This is done through the use of command line. To conduct a silent install of ArcGIS Pro for all users, use the following command line syntax:

msiexec.exe /i <setup staging location>\ArcGISPro.msi ALLUSERS=1 INSTALLDIR="C:\MyArcGISPro\" /qb

The setup staging location is the location of the install files, which you downloaded and unpackaged. This can be a mapped drive or a Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path. The following are parameter settings, which can be used in the command line.

INSTALLDIR: This parameter is not required. If it is not included in the command line for the silent install, ArcGIS Pro will install to the default location of C:\Program Files\ArcGIS\Pro\ if all users are specified.

If a current user is specified it will install to C:\Users\%UserProfile%\AppData\Local\ArcGIS\Pro.

AllUSERS: This parameter determines which users will be able to start and access the ArcGIS Pro application on the installed computer.

AllUSERS: 1 equals all users will have access to ArcGIS ProAllUSERS: 2 equals current user will have access to ArcGIS Pro

ENABLEEUEI: This parameter controls the user's participation in the EUEI program. Participation in this program will send application usage and crash information to Esri automatically.

ENABLEEUEI: 0 disables participation in the programENABLEEEUEI: 1 enables participation in the program

qb or qr or qn: This parameter controls the display of the UI when the install is being run:

qb equals show basic user interface during installqr equals show reduced user interface during installqn equals show no user interface during install

All these parameters are case sensitive.

Managing and assigning ArcGIS Pro licenses

Unlike ArcGIS for Desktop, ArcGIS Pro does not use traditional single use licenses or rely on a third-party license manager to manage concurrent use licenses. ArcGIS Pro licenses are managed through ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS.

The number and level of ArcGIS Pro licenses

Your ArcGIS Pro licenses are determined based on the number and level of the ArcGIS for Desktop licenses you or your organization own and have under current maintenance. So, if you have two licenses for ArcGIS for Desktop advanced, four licenses of ArcGIS for Desktop standard and 10 Licenses of ArcGIS for Desktop basic, you will have the same number and level of ArcGIS Pro licenses, which you can assign to users.

ArcGIS Pro has three license levels: basic, standard, and advanced. The functionality of the different license levels for ArcGIS Pro is very similar to that for the equivalent ArcGIS for Desktop license level. The following are a few of the functionality differences between the three license levels:

 

Basic

Standard

Advanced

Visualize spatial and tabular data

Yes

Yes

Yes

Edit Shapefiles

Yes

Yes

Yes

Edit personal or file geodatabase

Yes

Yes

Yes

Edit workgroup or enterprise geodatabase

No

Yes

Yes

Perform spatial and attribute queries

Yes

Yes

Yes

Create and use geodatabase topology

No

Yes

Yes

Create and use geometric networks

No

Yes

Yes

Create, manage and update relationship classes

No

Yes

Yes

Perform overlay analysis

Limited to union and intersect

Limited to union and intersect

Yes

Perform proximity analysis

Limited to buffer and multi-ring buffer

Limited to buffer and multi-ring buffer

Yes

To download a complete functionality matrix, go to Esri's product webpage at http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcgis-for-desktop/pricing.

ArcGIS Pro also has extensions like ArcGIS for Desktop. Licenses for these extensions are also matched with the extensions for ArcGIS for Desktop. So, if you have one license of Spatial Analyst extension, you will also have one Spatial Analyst for ArcGIS Pro extension license.

You cannot purchase additional ArcGIS Pro licenses independently. If you wish to have additional licenses, you must purchase new ArcGIS for Desktop licenses at the level you need to provide the functionality required.

ArcGIS Pro uses a subscription licensing model that is tied to your annual ArcGIS for Desktop software maintenance. If you do not stay under a current maintenance agreement with Esri, you will lose access to ArcGIS Pro.

Managing ArcGIS Pro licenses

As we mentioned earlier, ArcGIS Pro licenses are managed through ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS. In order to assign or manage licenses, you must be designated as an administrator. If you are, you can assign ArcGIS Pro and extensions licenses to named users.

To manage or assign licenses you must perform the following steps:

Login to ArcGIS Online (www.argis.com) or Portal for ArcGIS.Once logged in, you will need to click on Manage Licenses, as shown in the following screenshot:From the Manage Licenses page, you can then assign ArcGIS Pro and extension licenses to named users within your organization's ArcGIS Online account or Portal for ArcGIS by clicking on the link located under Licensed For:After clicking on the link, you are taken to a page that allows you to assign the ArcGIS Pro level and extensions to the user. To assign an ArcGIS Pro license to the user, simply click on the radial button next to the level you wish to assign. At a minimum, you will need to have basic in order for ArcGIS Pro to run on your computer:

As you can see in the preceding figure, Tripp Corbin has been assigned an Advanced ArcGIS Pro license along with the Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Network Analyst, Geostatistical Analyst, and Data Reviewer extensions.

If ArcGIS for Desktop is installed on the user's computer, the ArcGIS Pro license level does not have to match the ArcGIS for Desktop license level, the user may be running. These are independent from one another.

As an administrator, you can change the ArcGIS Pro licenses and extensions assigned to users as needed. You can assign licenses as new users are added or revoke licenses as older users are deactivated or removed.

Launching ArcGIS Pro

Now that you have installed ArcGIS Pro and have a license, it is time to launch ArcGIS Pro for the first time. You need to ensure that you are connected to the Internet because when you launch ArcGIS Pro, it will need to connect to ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS to make sure that you have a valid license.

Let's open ArcGIS Pro:

Open ArcGIS Pro. How you do this will depend on your OS and whether you have added shortcuts to your desktop or taskbar.Once you start ArcGIS Pro, you will need to sign in to your ArcGIS Online or Portal account. This allows ArcGIS Pro to verify your license. You do have the option to allow ArcGIS Pro to remember your login credentials for ArcGIS Online, so you will not have to log in every time you launch ArcGIS Pro.

After ArcGIS Pro verifies your login and license, it will take you to the window that allows you to start a new project or open an existing project. You will now open an existing project.

Downloading and installing exercise data

Before you can proceed further in the book and complete the exercises, you will need to download and install the exercise data. To do this, follow these steps:

Download the exercise data from Packt Publishing. In most cases, this will be downloaded to your Downloads folder unless you specify a different location.Open Windows Explorer or File Explorer depending on which OS you are using. If you are using Windows 7 or 8.1, you will see an icon located on your task bar, which looks like a small file folder in a holder. This will open File Explorer.Navigate to the location you downloaded the exercise data to. If you downloaded the data to the standard windows default location, you should be able to click on the Downloads option under Favorites in the tree located in the left-hand side of the File Explorer interface.Double-click on the LearningArcGISPro.zip file.Right-click on the IntroArcGISPro folder. Then, select Copy.In File Explorer, now navigate to your C:\ drive often named Local Disk or OS. The C:\ drive may be found under this PC in the tree on the left-hand side of the File Explorer interface.Right-click on the C:\ drive and select New | Folder.Name the new folder Student.Right-click on the Student folder you just created and select Paste. This will copy the IntroArcGISPro folder to the Student folder you just created.Close File Explorer once the copy is complete.

Opening an existing ArcGIS Pro project

ArcGIS Pro makes use of projects that can contain 2D and 3D data. You will now open an existing project and begin your first journey into ArcGIS Pro to help verify the successful install of ArcGIS Pro. You will get an opportunity to explore 2D and 3D maps, a layout, and more:

In the ArcGIS Pro Open Project window, click on Open another project option as shown in the following screenshot:Click on Computer under the Open pane. Then, select Browse under the Computer pane.Navigate to C:\Student\IntroArcPro\Chapter1\IntroArcPro_Chapter1 or the location you installed the exercise data and select IntroArcPro_Chapter1.aprx.

If the project opens successfully, you will see two map views located side by side showing a granite quarry. One is a traditional 2D map, and the other is a 3D map. These two views have been linked together, so when you zoom or pan in one, the other updates to match.

Click on the Explore tool.Move your mouse pointer to one of the two map views and click your left mouse button and drag it to pan within the view. As you pan in one view, watch what happens in the other view.

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Question: What happens when you use the Explore tool within the views?

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As you can see, the two views are linked together. This keeps them in sync with one another as you move between them. This is one of the functions you will find in ArcGIS Pro. You do not have to link views, but it can be useful. You will learn how to configure view linking in a later chapter.

Using the Explore tool once again, click on a parcel in either view.

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Question: What happens when you click on a parcel in one of the map views?

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As you have now experienced, the Explore tool not only pans and zooms within the map views but will also retrieve information about the features in the map. Feel free to continue to investigate the ArcGIS Pro project and some of its functionality. When you are finished, close ArcGIS Pro without saving the project.

Summary

You successfully installed ArcGIS Pro. This new 64-bit hyperthreaded application from Esri provides an effective tool to visualize a range of data, including 2D and 3D. This increased capability does require a greater amount of system resources to run effectively compared with the earlier ArcGIS applications.