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ArcGIS (ArcMap) tutorial


What is ArcGIS?
● ArcGIS is a geographic information system (GIS) for working with
maps and geographic information, created by Esri.
● ArcMap is the main component of Esri's ArcGIS suite of geospatial
programs, often used primarily to create, edit, and analyse maps.
● Who uses ArcGIS?
○ Anyone working with geographic data, maps… geospatial
specialists, planners, architects…
○ Arch/Planning students often use ArcGIS for spatial context
analysis
Navigating ArcMap
Typical process of using ArcMap
1. Retrieve and prepare your geospatial data
● e.g. basemap data, object of study (e.g. statistics, crash data)
2. Import the data into ArcMap (Data view)
3. Visually configure spatial data (Data view)
● e.g. design map showing different points of interest
4. Prepare for presentation/printing (Layout View)
Retrieve and prepare your geospatial data
Useful sources of geospatial data: “Geospatial data”
● Is information related
● Auckland GeoMaps – specific to Auckland to geography (e.g.
https://geomapspublic.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ physical or human).
● GeoDataHub (only for UoA) ● Can be spatially
expressed (e.g. map).
https://geodatahub.library.auckland.ac.nz/ ● Uses a geographic
● Land Information New Zealand Data Service reference (e.g.
https://data.linz.govt.nz/ coordinates,eastings
● Stats NZ etc.)

● ...And many more with a little Google search!


GeoDataHub
● Special source of geospatial data for the University of Auckland

How to access (on a UoA campus computer, Windows):

1. Open File Explorer. Right-click This PC from the left pane and select Map
network drive.
● e.g. basemap data, object of study (e.g. statistics, crash data)
2. On the pop-up window, select a drive letter (e.g. Z:) and insert the following
link: \\files.auckland.ac.nz\shared\LIB\geodata
3. Select Finish. GeoDataHub should now appear under your linked networks.
GeoDataHub
Importing GeoDataHub into ArcMap:

1. On ArcMap, go to Catalog (right side of screen).


2. Select Folder Connections. In the pop-up window, find the folder link to
GeoDataHub.
3. Once selected, the GeoDataHub should appear in your Catalog under
Folder Connections.
4. Drag and drop geospatial data you wish to include the centre of the screen.
Visually configure spatial data

● You can configure the appearance of spatial data under Properties


● Symbology is particularly useful for editing the way information is
visualised
Presentation (Layout view)
Key tips:

● In the top menu, navigate to File > Page and Print Setup to change paper
size and orientation
● In the top menu, navigate to Insert to add features e.g. title, legend, scale
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