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What’s new in ArcGIS 8.3? This fall ESRI will release ArcGIS 8.3. The focus of this update will be editing and data compilation according to the ArcGIS team. This varies significantly from previous releases of the ArcGIS suite which have been focused mainly on improvements to the ArcGIS architecture. Some of the things to look for in 8.3 are: More editing tools ArcScan for ArcGIS Disconnected connectivity Tighter integration with ArcPad And perhaps most important, maintaining topology within the geodatabase This release is going to be greeted very favorably by users, particularly those operating in a multi-user environment. Support within the geodatabase will mean more data capture and editing can now be accomplished within ArcGIS. Topologies and relationships can be built and managed within ArcMap or by using ArcCatalog and user friendly, wizard driven, rules-based applications. On Monday, Jack Dangermon introduced attendees to some of the new features in ArcGIS The traditional CAD community is going to embrace this release, particularly since some 400+editing functions are now provided and accessible in a number of ways including; scripts, model builder, and yes, even the command-line prompt. Numerous CAD and survey-like tools for editing are available and the improved raster handling support make importing of Cad files and scanned survey plans a breeze… even those with no georeferencing! Inserting a CAD file is now a breeze as simple as pointing to a CAD file, selecting features or layers, copy, paste, spatially adjust to existing georeferenced features (raster or vector) by snapping and selecting control points. A new advanced editing toolbar offers numerous commands including trim, extend, copy, explode, generalize, and smooth. CAD-like functions such as filet, traverse, mid-point, and angle distance will seem very familiar to the CAD users. So what about ArcScan? ArcScan provides raster editing and clean-up as well as R2V conversion ability. Raster data management can be handled in batch or individual inspection. This is the same utility that has been available to workstation ArcInfo users for some time now. Users of ArcScan can select and clean raster data, snap to raster features, and vectorize data in batch or semi-automated modes. Features include: Raster snap Raster trace Batch vectorize Raster clean Noise removal create lines/polygons Preview prior to commit Supports all ArcGIS supported rasters More on topology. Wizards enable users to establish rules that define relationships between objects. Rules for editing can also be established and error inspection is available to clean dangles, overshoots, and other situations that don’t comply with rules. Some 25 rules can be set and shared amongst users. Considering that shared data via disconnected data handling of the geodatabase is now possible, the support for topology within the database will ensure quality of the data – this is likely the coolest part of 8.3! See http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/index.html More Images from the show Presentation details ESRIs new plans for targeting LBS maps, maps, and more maps On the go! In Mississippi they take GIS on the road edu has a pretty high profile this year ESRI's User Conference Home GeoCommunity UC Home Previous ESRI UC Coverage! SpatialNews at ESRI UC 2001 SpatialNews at ESRI UC 2000 SpatialNews at ESRI UC 1999 Conference Proceedings