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

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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

This year’s Esri User Conference in sunny San Diego was a smashing success. While Jon goes for at least a few days every year to check in...

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

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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

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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

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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!

The Cloudpoint experts love to share their knowledge with the community via our Local Government Solutions Showcases. Our showcases are...

The Cloudpoint experts love to share their knowledge with the community via our Local Government Solutions Showcases. Our showcases are...

Our very own Hunter Ray has recently earned the ArcGIS API for Python Specialty from Esri, making him one of only 77 certified experts....