Learn how to use ArcGIS Pro with thisbest-selling,step-by-stepworkbookand deskreference.
Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.6explains the basics of how a geographic information system (GIS) worksas itteaches readers how to use ArcGIS Pro, the world's most powerful desktop GIS software.
Readers will follow simple step-by-step instructions, accompanied bymore than300full-colorimages,tolearn core analytic and mapmaking skills.
Topics include:
ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online basics Geospatial data management, geoprocessing,andPythontools Map layouts Spatial analysis
Throughout the book, case studies of real-world GIS applications show how ArcGIS Pro has been used to solve complex issues.
Eachchapter usesa real-world exercise dataset,and the chapters are designed to buildoneach other, providing practical, progressive learning.
At the conclusion of every chapter, a summary reinforces the skills covered.
The book also includes a glossary oftechnicalterms.
Getting to Knowisthebest-sellingseriesthathas beenguidingreadersin learning aboutGIS for more than 20 years. Ideal for students, self-learners, and professionals who want to learn the premier GIS desktop application,Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.6is a textbook and desk reference designed to show users how to use ArcGIS Pro successfully.
By:
Michael Law, Amy Collins Imprint: ESRI Press Country of Publication: United States Edition: Sixth Edition Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 190mm,
ISBN:9781589488984 ISBN 10: 1589488989 Pages: 350 Publication Date:02 June 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Preface Chapter 1: Introducing GIS Exercise 1: Explore ArcGIS Online Chapter 2: A first look at ArcGIS Pro Exercise 2a: Learn some basics Exercise 2b: Go beyond the basics Exercise 2c: Experience 3D GIS Chapter 3: Exploring geospatial relationships Exercise 3a: Extract part of a dataset Exercise 3b: Incorporate tabular data Exercise 3c: Calculate data statistics Exercise 3d: Connect spatial datasets Chapter 4: Creating and editing spatial data Exercise 4a: Build a geodatabase Exercise 4b: Create features Exercise 4c: Modify features Chapter 5: Facilitating workflows Exercise 5a: Manage a repeatable workflow using tasks Exercise 5b: Create a geoprocessing model Exercise 5c: Run a Python command and script tool Chapter 6: Geoenabling your project Exercise 6a: Prepare project data Exercise 6b: Geocode location data Exercise 6c: Use geoprocessing tools to analyze vector data Chapter 7: Analyzing spatial and temporal patterns Exercise 7a: Create a kernel density map Exercise 7b: Perform a hot spot analysis Exercise 7c: Explore the results in 3D Exercise 7d: Animate the data Chapter 8: Determining suitability Exercise 8a: Prepare project data Exercise 8b: Derive new surfaces Exercise 8c: Create a weighted suitability model Chapter 9: Presenting your project Exercise 9a: Apply detailed symbology Exercise 9b: Label features Exercise 9c: Create a page layout Exercise 9d: Share your project Glossary Task index Data source credits
Michael Law is a cartographer and GIS professional. He lives in Toronto, Canada. Amy Collins is a writer and editor who lives in Northern California.