2002 ESRI International UC - Introduction to ArcReader

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ArcReader What is it? - ArcReader is a free product enabling anyone to view and print map files (in this case, published map files or PMFs). Think of a PMF as the mapping (ESRI) equivalent of a PDF. Now anyone with the ArcReader can access maps created with ArcGIS. For ArcGIS users, you can easily create a PMF file by using an optional ArcGIS Publisher extension that converts your map files (MXDs) to PMF. What is a PMF? - According to ESRI, Published map files (PMF) contain instructions about the location and symbology of data layers (rendering rules, scale dependencies, etc.) including geodatabase connectivity, Internet connections, and Geography Network layers. Published map files are viewable through the ArcReader product. The ArcReader environment looks much like ArcGIS ArcReader Key Functions So, what can you accomplish with ArcReader? Basically, its like an enhanced ArcViewer product, providing basic functionallity to non-ArcGIS users. Available functions include: Zoom in/out Pan Go to full extent Go to previous/next extent Identify Tool (multilayer) Switch between data view and layout view View spatial bookmarks Find Tool View and print preauthored map layouts Open/Close published map files Shows recently opened maps Measure Tool Hyperlink Tool Magnifier Window Password protection to published maps System Requirements Platform - PC-Intel Operating System - Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6a (or) Windows 2000 (or) Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) Memory - 128 MB RAM Processor - 450 MHz Disk Space - 200 MB Note: ArcReader installs automatically with ArcGIS Desktop beginning at the 8.2 release. Sourcebook.America – an innovative implementation that combines the new ArcReader product and business data into an easy-to-use system. The Sourcebook is actually a reference book for use by companies, libraries, and government. Users can easily view, print, and share data and maps for every ZIP code in the US. The product will initially sell for $495 more info available from www.esribis.com For an idea what you accomplish with ArcReader, see details of SourceBook.America http://spatialnews.geocomm.com/dailynews/2002/jul/09/news1.html Related Links Download ArcReader - actually you have to request a CD. The ArcReader stand-alone CD includes a full install of ArcReader and data with sample maps. ArcPublisher ArcReader & Publisher doc (PDF) ESRI's User Conference Home GeoCommunity UC Home