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 […]
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How to Import Shapefiles into a Geodatabase
Right click the File GeoDatabase > Import > FeatureClass (note: you can also import multiple FeatureClasses) Input feature: Navigate to the folder where the shapefile […]
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How to Add a Toolbar
Open ArcMap > Click Customize > Click Toolbars. Notice that there are very many different tool bars in this list that can be added. If […]
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Examine data order in the table of contents on the left. Notice what layers are above and below the other layers. These layers draw on […]
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Open the Catalog window, click the plus sign beside Folder Connections Click the folder where your data is stored. Drag it onto the work space […]
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How to Turn on Labeling
Right the layer you want to have labeled on screen. In the dropout menu, click properties. A layer “properties window” opens, select the Labels tab. […]
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