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How to add results to legend

In lab 6, you are asked to add the area results to your map in both hectars and acres. You can insert the results via […]

How to Import a Point as XY Layer

Often when working on a project with team members who are non-GIS users, you may collect data in the form of an excel spread sheet. […]

How to add a layer template to the “Create New Features” window

Make sure editing is turned on. On the Editor Toolbar click the “create features” button. The create features window will open. If you don’t see […]

How to digitize a shapefile

In lab 4, you are asked to digitize the lakes in the park. First you must have a feature class in the table of contents […]

How to create a thumbnail for Metadata

Take a screenshot or snipping tool clip of your shapefile and upload it to the file. Or, Go to ArcCatalog, click on the shapefile. Under the […]

How to Join Data

If you need to join a spatial element with a table (like an excel table), you can either use the “Join Data” tool, or right […]

How to select attributes within a distance

In lab 5, you are asked to label the campgrounds within 200 m of overfished lakes as closed. In order to select the campgrounds you […]

How to edit the label decimal points

In lab 4 – you need to have the trails labelled on the map with distance. To edit the trails and shorten the decimal points: […]

How to label lakes with name & area

In lab 4 – you are required to label the lakes with the name and area. Right-click properties on the shapefile. Go to the label […]

What is the difference between a Shapefile and Featureclass?

The main differences are: Shapefiles are stored in a file folder (windows) FeatureClass is stored in a Geodatabase Open Windows explorer and navigate to the […]