Mpas keep losing Data Source Connection
I have several maps created from a file geodatabase that is stored on a network drive. These maps are saved with relative pathnames. When I open up a map made on a previous day all the data source...
View Articlevba and custom ui control tool
Hi, I am trying to get a tooltip for a custom toolbar. The UIcontrol tool is called : UISelectionTool. It is located in the tool bar named test. I cannot reference this properly. The pcmdItem is blank....
View Articleexport annotation to new annotation file
HI, I need to export an annotation file to a new one. what i did,I take a anno' file and I export to xls file. then I change a few things,and then I export again the new file to gdb. now I have to...
View ArticleProjection/Re-projection coordinate system equations?
Hi, I'm looking for the equation to perform a reprojection from US State Plane Zone VI to WGS84. I'm looking to write some custom python scripts using arcpy as well, but would like to do the...
View ArticleAttachment Table Size
Are there any limitations on the attachment table size in ArcGIS or is it dependent on the database being used. I am working with SQL server will that be where any table size limits come from? Thank...
View ArticleDragging layers in table of contents (Yes, I am in list by drawing order...)
Ok, I've been experiencing this for a while now and I can't ignore it any longer. I'm inconsistently able (mostly UN-able) to drag layers in the Table of Contents that point at CAD data. I am in "List...
View ArticleGraph Templates
Hi All, I'd like to save a customized graph template out but do not have access to save to the "C:\Program Files\ArcGIS\Desktop10.1\GraphTemplates". I'm also running Windows 7, so have saved the...
View ArticleField Calculator: Python for Sequential Dates
Does anyone have an existing Python example I can plug into the field calculator to populate a field with sequential dates? My VBScript is no longer working in 10.1 and figured that since everything...
View ArticleUTM to MTM Transformation?
I've done a quick search, but can't find an answer. Is there an internal transformation file to translate betwen MTM as used by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario and UTM? I realize I can shift...
View ArticleDrape textured polygon over hillshade
I have a textured polygon layer (forests) which I need to drape on a hillshade layer (representing relief). In ArcScene, one way to do that is to make it "floating on a custom layer" (which is a 3D...
View ArticleShow only one data frame in layout view
In Arcmap 10.1, is there a way to view only the active data frame in layout view? I have a map with 3 data frames and would like to see only the active data frame in layout view. What I'm getting are...
View ArticleNear tool ties and How does the near tool search?
I am modeling species movement as they track changing habitat conditions. To do this, one step involves using the Near tool to find the nearest point that is within a range of habitat conditions....
View ArticleHow to count with how many points does a point overlap
Hi, I have created a point shape file using intersect tool and now I'd like to count with how many points does each point of my shape file overlap. Could anyone provide me his/her help please? Thanks,...
View ArticleProblems exporting table to dbase from Oracle
I have a database connection set-up to an Oracle server (OLE DB Connection) within ArcCatalog. In the past I have right-clicked on the table and said "Export -> to single dbase. Then I would fill in...
View ArticleAdding Geodatabase Feature to Group Layer using VB (ArcGIS 9.3)
I am trying to load data from a Geodatabase using UIButton Control, which I have set up. I am having trouble because it places the layers at the top of the table of contents and not in the empty group...
View ArticleVertex to polygon
Hello, I have an ASCII file of coordinates X,Y,Z and they define a irregular polygon. To obtein a Polygon it is mandatory to have a certain order of this data. In this case this file doesn't have any...
View ArticleGeodetic Dynamic Text Options
I've been exploring the Dynamic Text options within ArcMap V10, particularly the coordinate system dynamic text. I find that I am able to dynamically display all relevant parameters for the projection...
View ArticleTime Slider Skipping over days/frames?
I have a time-enabled raster catalog loaded into the TOC (ArcMap 10.1), each raster populated with a corresponding date vaue ("_date" field) that I would like to process into a time-series animation....
View ArticleFaster way to split poligone?
Hi, I have a districts layer with around 500 poligones/features (districts). Is there a faster way to new separate individual poligones from existing district layer automatically? Right now, I am doing...
View ArticleEditing / Moving vertices
Hi I'm trying to move some vertices in order to re-digitize an existing boundary. I've selected the layer I wish to move the vertices in, I select the edit vertices from editor. I then select the...
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