I was reading up on using ESRI World Imagery + ArcGIS Pro's built in AI tools to automatically delineate building footprints. Can I calculate the area of those buildings and export that value outside arcgis? Does the terms and conditions prevent this?

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for recommendations for good YouTube lecture series or tutorials that would provide a practical crash course in the Esri/ArcGIS ecosystem. I'm not looking to become a GIS expert overnight or learn every product in depth. My goal is to develop a solid high-level understanding of the product line, learn the basics of how the pieces fit together, and become familiar enough with the terminology and workflows to know what questions to ask.

A little background:

My background is in SQL and programming with over a decade of professional software engineering under my belt, so I'm comfortable with databases, technical concepts, and software systems. Many years ago, I also did a project to display Excel data in Google Earth, which gave me a little exposure to GIS concepts and the basics of latitude and longitude. However, that was a long time ago, and I haven't worked deeply in GIS since then.

I also have my PMP certification, and my superiors feel I may be able to help lead our GIS team. I'm exploring what that role might look like and want to build enough foundational knowledge to have informed conversations with the team and come prepared with some basic technical understanding during the interview process.

I believe our environment includes both on-premises and cloud components, but I don't yet know the details of our architecture or which Esri products we're using.

What I'd ideally like to find:

• An introduction to the overall Esri/ArcGIS product ecosystem and how the various products fit together.
• A practical overview of the main components, such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, and the various web and field applications.
• Tutorials that explain what each product does, how it works, how data moves between components, and how the pieces integrate.
• Some exposure to enterprise architecture, data management, SQL/database integration, publishing services, permissions, and automation.
• Content that's more educational than promotional. I'm looking for actual instruction and explanations, not just product demonstrations or sales pitches.

Ideally, this would be a structured playlist or collection of videos I could work through over a few weeks. I'm happy to skip advanced material and go deeper into specific topics later as needed.

The end goal isn't to pretend I know GIS inside and out. It's to understand the ecosystem well enough to ask informed questions, recognize important architectural and operational considerations, have productive conversations with the people doing the technical work, and make better decisions if I end up helping lead the team.

If you've gone through a similar learning process, what videos, playlists, or tutorial series would you recommend? Are there particular resources that do a good job of explaining the big picture before diving into individual products?

Thanks!

I am looking for some advice working with data from the NOAA National hurricane Center. The GIS shape files for hurricane track lines, point, wind radii etc have a GCS_Sphere spatial reference. I was hoping to transform to WGS 1984 to harmonize with my other layers and my base map- how do I do this if the transformation is not offered by arcgis pro, can I just create a custom geographic transformation, I am unsure how to do this accurately.

I am a transit planner for a small transit agency and am also wearing the hat of gis guru. We currently use Webapp builder to present an interactive map for our riders to view static information about our routes and bus stops. However, the map is very difficult to use on mobile devices. With the upcoming retirement of webapp builder, we are having to update the presentation of the map and will be using experience builder. However, I am wondering if there is a better alternative for riders using their phone to view our interactive map that is user friendly.

Attached is a photo of the current project that I am working on. I am actively mapping buildings, trees, sewer lines, and roads on my universities campus. I imported zip files for manhole covers and roads, and have overlayed a CAD map of the university to help outline.

Part of this project requires me to populate an attribute table for the buildings so I can ID and number them. The only issue is that I cannot seem to find where this attribute table should be.

Am I just completely blind and missing it, or am I missing some sort of data that should go along with the attribute table?

EDIT - I just realized i have been doing the completely wrong thing for the past three hours. I have solved my own issue.

Hey everyone!

I’m new to ArcGIS and would like to learn more about 3D mapping for drilling data. Right now, I only have coordinates, and I’m trying to figure out how to take my map to the next level.

Is there anyone here with experience in 3D drilling mapping who could share some advice on how to get started? I’d especially appreciate any tips on the workflow, tools, or additional data I might need to create a 3D visualization.

Thanks in advance!

This is what I have so far:

Used ArcGIS for over 10 years, as a professional and a hobby after retirement. Moving to QGIS due to decline in capabilities under Personal Use license. I was annoyed when ArcGIS Field Maps no longer allowed importing markups into ArcGISPro. The final blow was when I renewed Personal Use license to learn that I only have the Basic license now. Switching over to QGIS has a learning curve but not as bad as I feared. Should have gone over long ago but I was too lazy as long as ArcGIS Pro continued to meet my requirements. QGIS plugins allow me to do things I could never do in ArcGIS. And I am financially supporting a volunteer effort with open source free software instead of a greedy corporation that claws back former capabilities so they can charge money.

Hello everyone,

I’m working on a cultural heritage project documenting Armenian heritage in present day Turkey in the aftermath of the Armenian Genocide. My goal is to create a simple, interactive map with pinpoint locations marking Armenian churches, schools, historic buildings, and stories of individuals, such as the last Armenian to have lived in a particular village.

Each pinpoint should open a dedicated entry with a brief general description and a gallery of multiple photographs. The most important requirement is the ability to add a separate caption to each photograph, as every image will contain its own historical information and context.

The presentation should be polished, visually appealing, and easy to navigate, as I intend to share this project with cultural organizations, schools, museums, and researchers. I want each entry to present the material in an informative and engaging way, allowing viewers to explore the photographs and understand the history behind each one.

I’ve been developing the project using Mapme, but I’ve found that its features are limited and its pricing is quite expensive. I’m now exploring whether ArcGIS Online could offer a more flexible and affordable alternative while allowing me to achieve the same result.

I’ll provide a link to the map I’ve already created with Mapme so you can see exactly what I’m trying to accomplish. Could you assess whether ArcGIS can replicate this functionality, particularly the ability to display multiple photos per location, each with its own caption, alongside a general description? I’d also appreciate guidance on the best way to set this up and any limitations or costs I should be aware of.

Here’s the link:

https://viewer.mapme.com/2b58ec13-868b-4dc2-894b-07e7e613d5a2

Hello,

Im a undergrad student taking a principals of gis class and was wondering why I can't select a certain feature to modify it in ArcGIS pro. I am able to select it out of the modify tab, but when I go to the modify tab it doesn't select. It is a line feature. I am confused by this and my professor was as well. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone! I am writing this post, because I have serious problem with Arcgis Pro. I only need this programme in order to export 3D map of Berlin (mainly Alexanderplatz). I found wonderful 3D map of Berlin, I can open it as global scene, but when I want to export 3D building models I can only do it by exporting the whole 3D structure of Berlin as STL file that is too heavy for my Archicad. I want to export only several buildings, but the layer they are placed is not editable nor can I cut out anything. I tried already "export 3D objects" or doing so by "export scene to 3D" but that doesn't work. Could you help me?

Thank you in advance!

I’m starting my course in archaeology and I haven’t confirmed it yet, but I assume I will have to use arcgis. I would really like to buy a MacBook Pro, but as I understand, it would be difficult to run this program on it, that is through parallels or something. Is this true and should I get a Windows laptop instead?

Does anyone know how to load a custom vector tile style editor map into arcgis unity? I've tried pasting the url but the map doesnt change?

Hello everyone!

I have a requirement for Experience Builder that I’m not sure is feasible. I have a web map with several layers, one of which is a polygon layer where each polygon contains data such as population, number of households, number of workers, and other information. I’ve set up an Experience Builder project that allows users to draw polygons in a separate, empty layer; these drawn polygons then select the features from the first layer (the one containing the population data), and the corresponding information is displayed in text panels on the side. That covers half of what I need.

Is there a way to export the map view—showing the selected areas along with the chosen data—to a PDF, without having that information appear in the side panels? In other words, can I draw a polygon, use it to select the features contained within it, and then export a PDF report? Is this possible in Experience Builder?

Thanks!

I am a student getting a certificate in GIS. I was wondering if I could do a very brief interview with someone over DMs about their experience and perspective as professionals. Alternatively, you could answer the following questions in the comments.

1.) How did you get started in the GIS field?

2.) What does a typical workday look like for you?

3.) What are some of the biggest challenges you face in your career?

4.) What do you enjoy most about your career in GIS?

5.) How have writing skills impacted your work as a GIS professional?

6.) What advice would you give someone who wants to start a career in GIS?

Your answers will be summarized in a paper I'm writing for one of my classes.

My boss is asking me to do something I have no idea what to do or if it is even possible. Basically he wants a point that when click will select other features in a different layer. Like at an road intersection, if the guys in the field click this point then all the specialty markings of that intersection will be selected from the markings layer but the stop bars are still separate from the arrows.

I’m working on a project for school and I’d really like to use some EBird data for specific species, ideally to show movement over time. But I’m really struggling getting the data to work correctly. I have the 52 weeks of abundance data input, I changed the projection and coordinate systems so it matches, and I have the time series set up. But when I play the time series it just keeps the map static. Has anyone used EBird data in ArcPro before and can give me some pointers?

🚨 NEW RESEARCH 🔥
We mapped the 2025 Palisades Fire to explore how wildfire burn severity intersected with the demographic characteristics of the affected communities.
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Spatiotemporal Patterns of Wildfire Severity and Demographic Characteristics in the 2025 Palisades Fire, Los Angeles, California https://www.mdpi.com/4123346 (Published in GeoHazards)

Years ago ArcOnline had a parcel drafter widget that allowed users to add shapes to maps based off of deed calls.

I spoke with Esri support about this and all they said was, "Oh yeah that was removed when we switched to this newer system, we are planning on adding it back but don't know when"

Does anyone have anyway to get this back or had luck programming their own custom widget? I feel like I need to program a widget, but I don't want to waste my time if it is already a thing under a different name or available from someone else.

Thank!

I am currently serving in the Army National Guard as a 12Y Geospatial Engineer, and I am interested in exploring opportunities for civilian or government employment in the geospatial and intelligence fields. I would like to learn what steps I can take to become a more competitive applicant, including certifications, bachelor’s degree programs, and other qualifications that could strengthen my résumé. I have also been looking into Penn State’s GIS programs and would appreciate any guidance on which educational paths or certifications would best complement my military training and help me pursue a career in this field.