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How to make smaller ArcMap PDF for use in InDesign?

I frequently build reports that incorporate ArcMap maps. The maps are all exported in PDF format. I am finding that there are so many line segments in the map that importing them at times is almost ...
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1answer
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Convert Layout view to DXF or DWG

how i can convert Layout View to Dxf or DWG , i tried the PDF way: Export to PDF then Convert from PDF to DWG , i have used PDF2cad , it was not a great experience because the dwg seems not really ...
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1answer
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How to gradient buffer a background layer

I have a map that was created by a contractor working for my employer before I began. I am not sure what GIS software the map was created in but it has an effect I would like to be able to reproduce ...
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1answer
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convert a dbf into a raster image using python? work around for arcpy

ArcGIS' arcpy does not have a function to add a table to a layout. I was thinking that maybe taking that table (e.g. a dbf), there may be some python script command to turn it into a raster (e.g. do ...
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Arcmap remembering settings when python tool is run on them

I have a Arcmap template in a folder, that looks like this notice the page orientation. When I use my python tool on Arcmap (runs as standalone), which copies the templates over to another directory, ...
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Source for ArcGIS Layout Templates?

I am running v10 of ArcGIS for Desktop. I am aware of the OTB templates provided with ArcGIS. - However, I would like to supplement these layouts with additional layouts. I am also aware of the Map ...