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Follow this link to get set up with ArcGIS on your computer. 
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===Tips===
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[http://esrisitelicense.gina.alaska.edu/ GINA Esri License Program]
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====Add GINA Best Data Layer====
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* Start new project
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* Right click on "Layers"
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* Click "Add Data..."
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* Find the WMS layer that you want to add here:
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** http://www.alaskamapped.org/data/wms-wfs-wcs-web-service-feeds
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** For example: Best Data Layer:  http://wms.alaskamapped.org/bdl?
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* Follow these instructions to add this to your map:
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** http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/10.3/map/web-maps-and-services/adding-wms-services.htm
  
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If you're unsure of your next course of action here's another helpful page about the current GI contact person for ArcGIS:
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====Output a GEOPDF in ArcGIS====
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[http://esrisitelicense.gina.alaska.edu/renewalnotice.php Renewal Notice Page]
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* With all the layers you wish to see visible, zoom in on your area of interest.
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* In the lower left corner of the window there are two buttons:
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Basically, if you want to install Arc you can download it off that website and then you'll need to send the GI an account number to bill the software license to.  They will also probably give you a USB dongle for your computer.
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** '''Data View'''
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** '''Layout View'''
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Searching the internet is probably the best approach for questions.  Good luck with that.  Some more specific resources include the [http://support.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=knowledgeBase.gateway ESRI website], [http://support.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=listserve.listserve ESRI Email List-serve subscription page], and [http://www.google.com The Google].
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* Click Layout View to see the coverage area.
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* If it is too zomed out, there is a scale bar ''1:500,000'' select a scale that nicely covers your area of interest on the ''Layout View''.
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* Once all of that is set, print the map.  To print:
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** File Menu -> Export Map...
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** Select output resolution and safe as type '''PDF'''

Latest revision as of 09:59, 1 August 2016

Tips

Add GINA Best Data Layer

Output a GEOPDF in ArcGIS

  • With all the layers you wish to see visible, zoom in on your area of interest.
  • In the lower left corner of the window there are two buttons:
    • Data View
    • Layout View
  • Click Layout View to see the coverage area.
  • If it is too zomed out, there is a scale bar 1:500,000 select a scale that nicely covers your area of interest on the Layout View.
  • Once all of that is set, print the map. To print:
    • File Menu -> Export Map...
    • Select output resolution and safe as type PDF
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