USGS Digital Raster Graphics (DRG) Resources

Thursday January 23rd 2003
Filed Under ArcView 3x, Data, Features 

Digital Raster Graphics are created and maintained by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The maps have been scanned into digital format and contain topographical and survey information. Find resources here to understanding and working with DRGs. The first site to visit is the DRG homepage which contains information about DRGs and how to obtain them. Read more

CAD format to GIS format

Tuesday January 21st 2003
Filed Under Link Library 

Find free and commercial solutions to converting and utilitizing CAD format files in GIS applications and vice versa. Read more

Symbol Sets for ArcView 3x and ArcInfo 7x

Tuesday January 21st 2003
Filed Under ArcInfo 7x, ArcView 3x, Link Library 

Extensions and add-ons can greatly enhance the functionality of ArcView 3x and ArcInfo 7x. Many of these extensions can be found for free on the internet. Use this page as a great starting point for your search. Read more

ArcView 3.x Developer Resources

Tuesday January 21st 2003
Filed Under ArcView 3x, Avenue, Link Library 

Collection of links to help you find Avenue scripts and programming tips for extending ArcView 3.x. Avenue is the proprietary programming language within ArcView. Read more

Networking in GIS - Peer-to-Peer Support in the GIS Community

Tuesday January 14th 2003
Filed Under Features 

GIS is a broad field, requiring expertise in a range of areas ranging from cartography, systems administration, relational database management, programming and of course, spatial analysis. Even the well-versed GIS professional will come across many difficult tasks that require guidance from others in the field. Unfortunately, GIS professionals tend to work solo or in small groups, making it difficult to consult with coworkers for direction. Luckily, there is a strong support community readily accessible both via the Internet and through focused meetings. Read more