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trying to add an EXCEL table to create point database

• Adding an EXCEL table to a map converts a numeric field (I.E. LAT/LONG) to a string. ESRI “HELP” - states “Numeric fields are converted to the double data type in ArcGIS.” This is not true. DBFs do...

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Save embedded image

Is there a method for saving an embedded image out of a map document to a file? Thanks

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Python Script - A Tool not found

I have a python tool (termed myScript.py here). The related syntax of this script is below: myGDB = "C:/.../wayside_access_LRS.gdb/" arcpy.gp.toolbox = myGDB + "Toolbox";...

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Attribute Table Help

I've been trying to access the 'menu' in my attribute table, so that I can compile a 'report'; however, every time I click on the button it says "encountered an improper argument." What does this mean,...

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Project from MTM to WGS84 Coordinate Systems

I used the COGO toolbar to reproduce a Surveyors land parcel that was projected as MTM zone 3, NAD83. Once I created the shapefile for this land parcel I then wanted to transform it to WGS84 so I could...

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How to create in ArcGIS10 polygonal objects from parameters of a table ?

Hi to all, Could somebody advise is it possible to create polygonal objects in ArcGIS10 (I think by ModelBuilder?) by dint of parameters of a table (created previously in EXEL). Some details: I need to...

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Setting relative paths in a map document for only SOME of the layers?

Hi all, I'm wondering if its possible to set relative paths for some layers in a map document, but not all? There are two layers that I need to have their paths stay the same, but the rest should be...

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Attribute Assistant Not Calculating

I've been trying to use Attribute Assistant, and it took me a couple of days to get it working but I eventually got it. I thought I had the hang of it but it just started not to work again. I'm not...

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Centroid of point appearing outside of point when snapping (result: incorrect...

I am snapping points to polygon edges, which should be a simple task. However, when I drag the point over the polygon edge, it appears to snap to the edge but then, once released, doesn't actually snap...

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Extraction of slope values of 3D building rooftops

New to 3D building modelling in ArcGIS 10.1 I have some 3D buildings in shapefile format and I want to extract the slope value of each roofs of the building. Any suggestion? Thanks.

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M-Aware Error When running Tabulate Intersection

I am trying to run the Tabulate Intersection tool in order to sum 'ecoregion' types by several boundary 'zones', from another feature. However, the tool errors with: "Geometry is not m-aware". So far I...

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How 2 make a shapefile 1km by 1km Help

I would like to make a square shapefile with 1km side. I have made the shapefile but how do I input the lenght of the sides so that it is exactly 1km square.

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Export to Kmz with Transformations

Hi I have a problem with ArcMap 10.1 When trying to export to kmz, it doesnt show the custom transformations. For an example, when working with a custom transformation called "Nueva" (Nueva.gtf), you...

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YKJ/KKJ3 to TM35FIN Transformation

Hello, First and foremost, I apologise if this post is incorrectly located. I have been working on a few projects based in Finland and have been experiencing offsets with transformations between...

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Point symbology: 3D cylinders and multiple attributes

I am trying to create simple 2D maps that show distribution and abundance of bird species. Currently, I have 2D circles as my symbols, but that looks crowded and messy. I would like to instead have 3D...

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Updating an existing shapefile or geodatabse and displaying those new records

Hi there! I am a college student with a cursory familiarity with ArcGIS 10 (i.e., I took an intro class). Here is my scenario I started with a table in a database that contained a large number of...

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empty values in string column casuing error on Merge

I am trying to merge two point datasets using the Merge tool in Data Management. I received an error: ERROR 00278: Failed on output OID7, could not write value "" to [output field] I saw then that this...

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Importing Tracks from Terrain Navigator Pro

I've recently started using ArcMap 10.1, but prior to this have been using Terrain Navigator Pro. I need to move all the tracks stored in TNP into ArcMap, but cannot seem to get the coordinate system...

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Dates BC in Time Slider

How do I use the Time Slider with historical dates BC/BCE or in the early centuries (three digits) AD? I've tried time-enabling string, numerical, and date fields, but Time Slider only seems to...

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Coordinate Conversion

I have a table with several thousand points all of which do not have the same coordinate system. There are roughly 5 different coordinate systems defined in the file. There is also a field that details...

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