This blog explores a few of the various ways to use Arcade expressions in ArcGIS Online's web map viewer. Arcade expressions are a powerful tool for creating dynamic and interactive map elements. By looking at different use case scenarios within a web map and the different Arcade variables and functions needed, you will gain a better understanding of how to apply Arcade across the Esri platform. Background on Arcade Arcade is a scripting language designed for use in ArcGIS. I

We love to introduce GIS users to the concept of "floor awareness" for converting digital floor plans to GIS within the ArcGIS platform. In this blog post, we'll delve into the key takeaways from my webinar presentation and provide a detailed understanding of what it means to be floor-aware in the context of ArcGIS Indoors. We'll also explore how to create floor-aware maps using ArcGIS Pro. What is Floor Awareness? Let’s begin by defining floor awareness as the ability to nav

Learning a new language can be intimidating at first, because it’s hard to find your bearings. This blog aims to help you over the hurdle of learning Arcade basics. So, What is Arcade? Arcade is a portable, lightweight, secure expression language developed by Esri to enhance workflows and user experience within ArcGIS applications. Arcade base functions mirror the look and feel of JavaScript. Arcade expressions can be used to access feature sets, individual feature attributes

Are your datasets messy, incomplete, and in need of some TLC? Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of certain attributes of your data? Before you share your data in a mapping application, or run analytical workflows, consider using the Data Engineering view in ArcGIS Pro. Data Engineering allows you to explore the attributes of your data, interact with statistical measures, and prepare your data for mapping and analysis. All users of ArcGIS Pro can benefit from Data Eng

Many facility managers know that they need a GIS for their campus but may not know where to begin. This post will look at some recommended steps for implementing a successful campus GIS using the ArcGIS platform when you have little or nothing to start with. If you’re starting from scratch to build your campus GIS, you may have some data to begin with. Or you might just be looking to provide management with some budget numbers. If either of these are true, you’ve come to the

In this blog post, we will explore Esri's Winter Weather Operations solution, which provides effective management of fleets, personnel, material tracking, and snow event analysis. Additionally, we will discuss the Winter Weather Outreach Solution, which enables road status communication and facilitates the reporting of snow-related issues Winter Weather Operations Solution The Winter Weather Operations solution serves as a comprehensive platform for managing winter weather op

Have you seen our Highway Management Portal? We’ve done three webinars and covered Permitting, Asset Management, and finally, Construction Projects and Road Project Cost Estimator. Our hope with this series was to show you how Highway Departments can leverage all ArcGIS Online has to offer and simplify some of the workflows that you handle daily. The Construction Projects portion of the portal allows you to track current and future projects, monitor the status of each, and sh

Have you ever stumbled across a tool that totally transformed one of your workflows? ArcGIS Notebooks are one of those tools for me. Let me preface this by saying that I am an engineer by training and when I was in school (WAY BACK WHEN if you ask my kids) I took one coding class. It was C++. And then I never used it again. While I have enjoyed (and hated, IYKYK) all of my new coding experiences, I am still very much a beginner. This video is an addition to our first webinar

Creating Survey123 forms in Survey123 Connect provides access to many options for supercharged forms that streamline the user experience and minimize data entry errors. Calculations for questions using the pulldata() function and its various functionalities allow for pre-population of answers, incorporation of advanced logic, external data lookup and other techniques that are not available with standard XLSforms. The pulldata() Function The pulldata() function can be used in

How do you feel when you hear the term “Asset Management”? Is it just the (latest) buzzword for what you’re already doing? On your never-ending list of things to implement? Do you have something started, but it’s not really meeting your needs? You’re not alone! But there’s good news - with a couple of affordable tools, you can begin building a GIS that will get you managing those assets more efficiently. First - this is what we mean when we say Asset Management: Second - GIS

The ArcGIS Utility Network’s functionalities are endless. Although it can seem a bit daunting to start using the Utility Network, we are here to help! Watch the video below to learn how you can manage the impact of a leak on your water system with the valve isolation trace tool. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us here!

Time is critical in the Emergency Response profession. The accuracy of data allows speed and clear communication. For this reason, the North American Emergency Number Association (NENA) has established GIS standards for Address Point data. We will discuss how address points data comes to look as it does via different placement methodologies. Then we’ll look at previously glossed-over subaddressing fields defined by NENA, and how populated subaddress fields can assist responde

Survey123 Connect offers an array of ways to create powerful and customized forms for collecting data, but learning how to use some of the functionality can be intimidating. In an attempt to reduce the intimidation and spruce up your existing skills, we will review some of the functionality and how it works. Creating New Surveys Survey123 Connect allows users to create forms for various uses such as creating and adding data to brand-new feature services, adding data to an exi

As technology continues to grow and evolve, so should our workflows. Traditionally, permitting involved a paper form that was provided to the applicant in person or by scanning the document and sending an email. Handwritten applications leave room for error, and paper documents can become lost among the hustle and bustle of office life. Back-and-forth communication between municipalities and the applicant can often become cumbersome. What if applicants in your community could

Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) is a technology upgrade to the traditional 9-1-1 emergency response system. It aims to improve the speed and efficiency of emergency response by allowing for the transmission of multimedia information (e.g. text, photos, videos) in addition to voice calls. NG9-1-1 also enables the use of internet protocol (IP) networking, which allows for more flexible and reliable communication between emergency call centers and first responders. Emergency man

There are thousands of Internet Service Providers (ISP’s) scattered across the U.S. A quick Google search will provide you with a broad range of estimates ranging from 1,200 to 3,000. As many of these ISP’s are located in rural areas, the demand for broadband services has only increased with more people working from home. So how do these small internet service providers handle customer engagement, maintain high-quality services, share information with other staff, all whil

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Coordination with surrounding PSAP territories allows dispatch redundancy and compounds the effectiveness of Next Generation 9-1-1 by establishing a seamless network through agreed-upon boundaries, reviewed borderland addresses, and unified schemas. This work requires communication, agreement, and unified action. This article is meant to help PSAP decision-makers and their counterparts have productive discussions about the perimeter of their NG9-1-1 GIS data. For those indivi

Are you new to the ArcGIS Pro Parcel Fabric and want to map subdivisions? Find your bearings here with these 5 easy steps. 1. Review Subdivision Plat and Legal Description Before you jump into your Parcel Fabric and start editing your Land Records, you will want to read and review the subdivision plat. The plat is the legal record filed with the jurisdictional authority (County Recorder of Deeds, etc.) and is the basis for surveying and mapping a property. It contains a map