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Incorporating Length of Route Value into Cost Evaluator Function (ArcGIS Network Analyst)?

A friend and I (who more frequently than I posts on this board) are creating a walking network and we have run in to a snag. We would like to attribute a cost evaluator to our network dataset using a ...
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Automatic detection of breaklines with a DEM

Breaklines are very useful for describing a terrain - for example to build an exact TIN. My question is, how to extract these breaklines from a given DEM. I calculated the curvature (vertical) - ...
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Line selections - “routing” - linear referencing - in ArcGIS

Part of my job is to analyze certain portions of road for our clients. A client will ask, I want to look at Road A from parcel XYZ to parcel RST and Road B from parcel RST to parcel OPQ. The way I do ...
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How to produce a vegetation stress map utilizing the spectral blue shift of the red edge?

I am interested in mapping vegetation stress utilizing the blue shift to the red edge phenomenon in remote sensing. The figure below shows the expected change in reflectance of green leaves under ...
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How to calculate custom fields in ArcGIS Reports

I have a custom report in ArcGIS that summarizes my fields using basic descriptive statistics. For example, here is a summary field that calculates the maximum value in the group for a particular ...
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How to set order of operations for Field Calculation in Network Analyst Evaluator Dialogue?

I desire to have a ratio calculated each time I create a new route. To get this ratio, I created and populated a field that multiplied the length of each segment by a designated number from 1-5, where ...
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How to add layer with arcpy and retain description and other layer properties?

I have multiple feature classes in a geodatabase, each feature class has metadata including a Description, Credits, and other information. If I use the 'Add Data' button in ArcMap 10.1 to add one of ...
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ArcGIS 10.1 Model cannot be transferred between Win7 and Win8 machines

We created a model (created in a file geodatabase) using Model Builder on a trial version of ArcGIS 10.1 (build 3035, License: Advanced). We are trying to ...
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How to inserting script into ArcGIS ModelBuilder?

I am looking for some tips about inserting a script in the ModelBuilder... I am actually building a model in the ArcGIS ModelBuilder. At one point I would like to insert a script that crosses ...
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Why do ArcGIS Desktop 10 HTML popups give JavaScript/HTML Error?

Using ArcMap 10 Desktop HTML Popups. The issue I am having is that the html < select > elements aren't working - you can select it and use the arrow keys to navigate through(up/down) the list but ...
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How to specify attributes for network dataset?

Using ArcGIS 9.3 to try and create some routes with network analyst... currently following this tutorial: Network analyst tutorial for 9.3 I have a street dataset from NYS clearinghouse. I can't seem ...
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Ways to measure similarities/congruence of tracks (point features) in ArcGIS

I have a sets of GPS coordinates recorded while tracking different cross country runners. What I would like to do is to compare how similar the tracks of the individual runners are. Is there a test ...
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Accessing arcpy functions from IronPython

I made a few python scripts to automatically optimize and publish my data.. Now i'm thinking about writing a .NET program to manage and run these scripts: the obvious way is invoking them in a ...
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One-to-many relationship classe(s)/table(s) used for monitoring

I realize that this may be a bit simplistic for this blog, so I apologize in advance. However, for someone with a working knowledge of ArcGIS, I've had issues figuring this out on my own. I have a ...
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Report Designer (ArcGIS 10.1) - Using Element Properties

I've finally got a table generated that will work for a street index and I'm attempting to use the ‘Create Report’ tool with ArcGIS 10.1 to generate what I need for a map. Essentially, I have it setup ...
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ArcToolbox Metadata. How does this work?

I've created several python scripts and created tools from them. I have a custom toolbox that contains all of my tools. I add this toolbox to the ArcToolbox window in ArcCatalog. I want to create ...
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Problems converting polygon to point

I'm trying to convert polygons to points with ArcGIS 10. My polygon layer has 2 attributes that I want to give to my point layer. I'm using the Feature to Point function from the Arctoolbox, but it ...
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Python Script Crashing Inconsistently on Arcpy Batch LayerToKML script

I put together a script to take a TIGER shapefile of all census tracts in a state, select the census tracts by each county, and export them into individual county-level kml files. The problem is that ...
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ArcObjects running in Addin slower?

I have created a class library which does some geoprocessing. The addin calls a class that is an async process. I have ensured the thread is STA and the arcobjects are thread safe (ie. not passed from ...
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How do I set relative paths for KMZs?

This is an Arc2Earth question - I'm converting a large vector dataset to a KML with regions. The resulting kmz works great on my computer but the files paths are all actual paths and not relative, so ...
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Alternative to IMapServer2.ExportScaleBar

Does anyone know a good alternative to the IMapServer2.ExportScaleBar function? I want to do essentialy the same task, but outside the ArcGIS Server environment. For a given map scale, predefined ...
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How to configure partial word matching in AnswerWorks-Vantage Linguistics on ESRI Desktop and Server products?

ESRI, like many companies, has licensed iSEEK AnswerWorks from Vantage Linguistics for natural language search of the ArcGIS Help system. At ArcGIS 10, ESRI dropped the Microsoft Keyword indexing ...
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Determine 3 and 6 minute fire response times

I'm expecting to get an Excel file with data on previous fire and emergency response times. I was told it will have incident addresses and the response time for each incident (~ 12K incidents). I also ...
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AutoCAD map server's text to ArcGIS Annotation - SAFE FME

autocade Software: SAFE FME Geodatabase - enterprise geodatabase we have autocad data stored in oracle database and wishes to port them over to ArcGIS Annotation (text). We are unable to do so just ...
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Why is Orthorectify button not active in Image Analysis Windows in ArcGIS10?

I wanted to Ortho rectify GeoEye HR imagery using existing RPC and IFSAR DTM in Image Analysis. According to ArcGIS Resource center ...
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Invalid Topology [Topoengine error] ArcGIS 10.1

I'm trying to run the Identity function on two large data sets but it fails every time. I don't think it is a lack of hardware as I can run other processes on the same data sets. I've already ...
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Error while using raster calculator in model builder

I am trying to use the model builder for the RUSLE Model. Well this is how the model looks like: So in the raster calculator I have a formula which also involves the rasters generated in the model. ...
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ArcGIS Raster Calculator VS QGIS Raster Calculator

Are there any major differences between ArcGIS Raster Calculator and QGIS Raster Calculator?
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How to split multiple overlapping points in ArcMap 9.2?

I am using ArcGIS (ArcMap with Info license) 9.2. I have many points that have the same XY coordinates. Is there any method to apply any sort of buffer by which they'll get desegregated at different ...
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Point file to raster

I have a point file of trees in my study area, which includes the attributes of each tree. Each tree also has a crown radius associated with it. I need to summarize the attributes of these points ...
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How to sort entries in raster legend?

How do I reorder the Value field in a raster? There is no up or down button in it.
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ArcObjects: How to get a reference to layer in a java add in

I am trying to implement a java add-in version of this solution: unique value symbolize layers from a lookup table. At the same time I want to start coding in Java for the ArcGIS Desktop, so I am ...
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Adding shapefile causes ArcMap Drawing Errors (General function failure)

I am creating a map that is a hodgepodge of databases, stand alone shapefiles, and a couple image services. Everything seems to go as expected until I add a certain shapefile to the mix. Then all of ...
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Proximity Toolset Questions - Description, Examples of Usage, and Limitations

I was wondering if you could help me answer a few questions about the Proximity Toolset. I have been given the task of describing each tool in laymen terms, the typical usage of each tool, and most ...
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Change ArcGIS License using Script

I am using ArcGIS Desktop 10 and we have three different servers for accessing concurrent use licenses of ArcView, ArcEditor and ArcInfo. So, whenever I need to switch to other product, I have close ...
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Can you successfully migrate arcgis 10.0 mxd to 10.1 or are there steps to follow?

I have upgraded from 10.0 to arcgis 10.1. I am trying to open an 10.0 mxd file in 10.1 and it appears to have lost any additions I had made to the table plus its' x and y coordinates. Can you ...
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How to make multivalue input script run from a toolbox?

I have a working python script: import arcpy sdeconnection = arcpy.GetParameterAsText(0) layerfiles = arcpy.GetParameterAsText(1).split(";") for layerfile in layerfiles: print layerfile lyr ...
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Different results from Spatial Analyst GP Tool and Python

I am writing a script that has to subtract one raster from another. The rasters I have represent 1) Parking Lots (1 = Parking Lot, 0 = not Parking Lot) and 2) a buffer around the Parking Lot (1 = ...
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Match Lines with Data Driven Pages

I have a map book created via the Data Driven Pages tool in ArcGIS. Specifically, I used the Strip Map option when I created the book. And I have employed the 'Angle' attribute of the index layer in ...
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Joining Tables, points and polygons ArcGIS

Rookie in GIS here. I have a point layer which consists of 2.2 million adresses.I also have a polygon layer that have around 5000 watersheds(covering the whole map). I wish to join these tables so ...
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Map Matching? (Finding Nearest Roads…)

I am making Pedestrian Navigation System for my school I created node and arc and digitized buildings with ArcGIS. Then, exported KML to use Javascript Dijkstra's Algorithm to find route. So far, so ...
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How to compare outputs of erosion from ArcSWAT and RUSLE from ArcGIS?

I calculated water erosion in ArcSWAT and I also calculated erosion by RUSLE http://35.8.121.139/rusle/ equation in ArcGIS. Now I need to compare these two (from ArcSWAT I used SYLD- assumed ...
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Are polygons created in Arcpy built in any order?

My script uses a search cursor to evaluate polyline coordinates and build polygons based on those coordinates. The script works well, but I am curious as to whether anyone knows the order (if there ...
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Automate end-snap of lines mid-way between nodes?

I have a polyline feature class of field-collected (Trimble GeoXT with ArcPad10) stream segments. For whatever reason (still troubleshooting why), my employee returned from the field and the majority ...
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Running a QC check for gaps between vertices on a polyline

I'm checking polylines to make sure power pylons were correctly extracted from imagery. Is there a way to find all of the gaps or missed pylons in the database? Currently, I'm manually making a ...
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ArcGIS Add-In Project to Standard Library Project

I have been developing an ArcGIS 10 Add-In tool, but requirements changed halfway through development. Fortunately, this isn't changing any of the code, but I just need to be able to compile the ...
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Distance Units of a Layer

I am developing an ArcGIS desktop addin. I am attempting to get the distance units (ft, mm, km, etc.) from a layer in my .mxd and display it on a windows form. How can I do this? I can access the ...
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When should I merge two or more sub-basins into one?

I've been using Archydro to analyze one of the unknown hilly regions with many watersheds. Unfortunately, ArcHydro generates so many sub-basins that it looks really unrealistic and weird. However, I ...
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When digitizing Lines, vertices are automatically generalized when finished feature

I am creating lines(feature class) and when the feature is finished Arcmap 10 will automatically generalize/smoothens the line. Is there any reason why this is happening? is this a bug of ArcMap 10? ...
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SSHFS won't read / write ArcMap documents (.mxd)

I am trying to use SSHFS to access our file server and work on geographic data. I can mount the drive, get arc catalog to connect to the folder, and I can access and edit geodatabases and shapefiles. ...

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