Why does this model dataset iterator not work with the XSLT Transformation tool?
All, I've been trying to automate in ArcGIS 10.1 modelbuilder the batch insertion of contact details into the metadata of datasets. This page describes the transformation process. After much head...
View ArticleField Calculator question, calculate field with text string that has...
I'm trying to auto-popluate a field that we use to hyperlink to a specific page of a pdf. I can manually type in something like the following and the hyperlink works: R:\Site...
View ArticleError executing python script tool
Hi, I wrote a python script that connects to Access database and loops through each row to get lat/long values and then creates features in a shapefile. Note: I am using pyodbc library to connect to...
View ArticleClipping Roads from cities
I have used the clip function many times before under the editor tool bar. However when I try right now, it is grayed out and thus not an option to use. I have a roadway file for an entire county. I...
View ArticleHow to guess the coordinate system of point data from a Canadian survey
Hi, there I have these point values (from Canadian Election Study 2011: http://ces-eec.org/pagesE/surveys.html) and I am trying to create the shapefiles from these values using Make XY Event Layer....
View ArticleTime enable layer - EndDate not working ...
If StartDate is supposed be the point at which the feature displays, shouldn't EndDate be the point at which the feature disappears? I have Fiber cable with a year placed and a year retired. I put the...
View ArticleHow to have multiple select by attribute windows open
Hi there The following may be of use to someone else. For sometime I have wanted to go multiple select by attribute windows open but whenever I click on the menu item for select by attributes it only...
View ArticlePublishing mxd containing Arcgis online service
I have created an mxd which has operational layers along with lyr file which is referring to http://services.arcgisonline.com/arcgis/services (I downloaded the lyr file from here...
View ArticleEditing NON-SDE oracle tables containing spatial data
Hello! I'm able to establish with ArcMap 10.1 a connection to my Oracle database and read/visualize the data of a certain table. But when I try to edit the Layer (e.g. adding points), I get an error...
View Articleconvert mp file (.mp) to shapefile (.shp)
Hi , anyone know how to load or convert mp file (.mp) to shapefile (.shp) using ArcGIS/VBA ? Thank you.
View ArticleUS State Shapefile
Hi, Does anyone know where I can find a shapefile of the united states without the overlap of lakes and oceans? I need a file of just the state shapes. I will be working in New Jersey and New York's...
View ArticleInformation Bubbles Vs. Information Box
Hi, I am currently running ArcDesktop 10.1 and am creating .PMF files for clients to use in ArcReader 10.1. I am looking to have a bubble pop to view the attribute data up like the water utilities...
View Articleprojected coordinate system not lining up
i have a shapefile with no spatial reference information and i used arccatalog to use the WGS_1984_Web_Mercator_Auxiliary_Sphere projected coordinate system but it's not lining up. i'm fairly new to...
View ArticleReport Designer for Create Report Function Help Docs?
Hey everyone, I've been attempting to use the 'Create Report' Function in ArcMap (View-->Reports-->Create Report) and after I have populated the report using the wizard, I wanted to format it...
View ArticleMultiple instances of "Service Layer Credits"
I always convert the service layer credits to dynamic text and change the font size to something reasonable and position it somewhere that makes sense on that particular map. Periodically I open a map...
View ArticleProblems with Environmental Data Connector
I am trying to use the Environmental Data Connector (EDC) and having problems. I'm running Windows 7 with Arc 10. I believe I have all of the minimum requirements needed: Java 6, .NET framework for...
View ArticleDealing with Changes of Census Tract ID Number (2000 vs 2010)
Hi all, One of the essential function of ArcGIS is the ability to analyze/visualize census information. However, as many of you have know that the ID number of the census tracts are not exactly the...
View ArticleSizing and moving attribute table issue in 10.1
I posted this below and have no solution but maybe provided too limited info. After having it continue to drive me nuts to the point where not having a solution will require me to reinstall an older...
View ArticleAssociating data to objects
Hi there, I am an engineer needing to do a little work in ArcMAP. I have used Arc before for mapping purposes, but have not needed to code any information into the maps; I have drawn different maps and...
View ArticleConvert F51, F52 files in LANDVIEW to shp file
Does anyone know whether the F51, F52,.....files could be transformed into GIS file? I downloaded Year 1992 road maps on TIGER. However, after installing Landview 5 on my computer, I failed to read out...
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