Virtually every GIS project requires significant work to create spatial data. This course presents methodologies for performing common spatial and tabular data automation and editing tasks. Using the tools available with ArcGIS software, participants learn techniques for data preparation, conversion, and editing. Participants also learn how topology and other geodatabase validation rules help maintain data integrity as part of an editing workflow. This course teaches practical methods for working with spatial and attribute data with an emphasis on data stored in the geodatabase.
Audience
This course is designed for experienced ArcGIS users who need to create and update data. GIS technicians responsible for maintaining their organizations' geographic data holdings will find the course of particular benefit.
Goals
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Those completing this course will be able to:
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Convert data stored in different formats to the geodatabase format
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Use a data workflow and editing process in ArcGIS
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Create and modify features using ArcMap sketch and edit tools
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Use geodatabase rules to
maintain data integrity
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Create metadata to document
datasets
Prerequisites
Duration:
Three
days
