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Save Point Representations Spatial X and Y

So I have a bit of an issue of points with the same x and y that I need to display separately from themselves. Here is some history of this issue: I have a database of incidents that happen over a ...
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ArcMap - cartographic representation and labels

Cartographic representation in ArcMap is a nice way to temporary change geometry of features, so you can make adjustments just for map making. In my mapping project I need to move some point features ...
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Plot csv data on a map

My boundaries shape file has the following attributes; CODE, PROVINCE, AREA, SHAPE_LENG and SHAPE_AREA (note that there are no geo- coordinates). My data on the csv file has the following fields; ...
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Show representation properties in object inspector in ArcMap 10

When you inspected a feature in the object inspector in ArcMap 9.x (opened by clicking the "Attributes" button in the editor toolbar), you were able to see the properties of ALL the features ...
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Problem with representation symbology, when copying from SDE 9.3 to 10

We are having problems with our representations when copying from an ArcGIS 9.3 database to a 10.0. Representation symbologies with dash patterns (dots, dotted lines etc.) are reset to default ...
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How to represent overlapping lines in ArcGIS 10.1?

I have lots of lines (in one feature class) which share the same location but I want to represent them as lines that are next to each other because they have different properties (different OWNERS). ...
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Where are representation definitions in the ArcSDE database (MS SQL)

I think ArcGIS Desktop 10.0 has a bug with storing symbol levels in representations. I can't change symbol levels (the drawing order of a layer according to a category). SDE will not save the changes ...
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Symbology levels are ignored in ArcGIS 10

I have a problem migrating from a ArgGIS 9.3 to a 10 geodatabase (both sde and file gdb). The symbology levels stored in the 9.3 database are not transferred. When migrated to ArcGIS 10.0, ...
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How to replace corrupt representations stored in a geodatabase using symbology from layer file?

I have a lyr file with symbology that I want to store in the database. Symbolology is already stored in the geodatabase but the symbology levels has been corrupted migrating from 9.3 to 10. Thus, I ...
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Cartographic techniques for symbolizing routing data

Some common problems with displaying routes created from street data, such as bus routes, include: Routes may overlap themselves, such as when a route takes the same road in opposite directions ...
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Editing represetation question

I'm new with editing so I need help. I have several lines (one feature class) which share the same location (cables) but I want to represent them as lines that are next to each other because they have ...
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Can I use Representations (ArcGIS 10) to enclose a group of polygons with an outline without altering data?

ESRI describes representations as follows: A feature class representation is a property of a feature class that allows you to specify and store a series of rules that dictate the way the features ...
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Cartographic Representations Load Rather Than Feature Symbology

We use ArcSDE to allow multiple users (both in my office and elsewhere) to access feature classes that my office maintains. We also use cartographic representations for many of our feature classes. ...
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What is the best way to automate the importing of symbology into feature classes in ArcMap 10?

I'm importing several shp files with the same schema using the FeatureClassToGeodatabase tool in Arcpy and during the process I would also like to apply some standard symbology to the feature class. ...
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Manage representions by updating rules with original data

In case your not familiar with representations. There is new since 9.2 a cartographic representation available. It allows for rules based on data fields to determine symbology. Admittedly it is very ...
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Deleting multiple vertices at once?

I have a polygon feature class that I've converted to representations so that I can delete some vertices. I'm doing this to simply some of the shapes manually, but I'd like to speed this up by ...
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How to automatically set polygons borders to improve map readability when rendering thematic maps?

When mapping an value as a color to render a thematic map the objects borders can alter the map readability a lot. For example in this thematic map of the US counties with black borders: There are a ...
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Is there a name for deformation-based maps?

I have already seen maps using deformation to visualize information. For example, this map shows temporal distance between some French cities when traveling by train: Is there a name for this kind ...
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Using a color override for representations

I'm looking for a way to automatically assign a color to a feature, mainly polylines. I want to do this by populating a field with a value so I can link it to a color. I believe this is possible ...
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What kinds of line segments/edges require high accuracy in a true surface-of-the-ellipsoid representation?

I've been musing (and doing prototype coding) for a 'projection free' geographic codebase with your basic point, line & polygon primitives. Rather than dealing with all the sacrifices that come ...
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Creating color table file in PCI Geomatica

What is the simplest way to create a stand-alone color-table file in PCI Geomatica (PCT or STR)? I have some classified imagery with values ranging between 0-255 and I would like a way to ...
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Converting WKB to WKT

how can i convert wkb to wkt form ... i stored coordinates in wkb but now can it will display to use in wkt form
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wkb/wkt according to OGC

how can i store my coordinates in wkb.. i want to know its implementation of wkb and wkt in db .. any one can please guide me.
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Custom, low-level representation of streets and traffic rules

I'm new to GIS, and I'm still trying to gain an understanding of what can be represented in the various GIS files. Very generally I know(/think) that you can represent points, that lines, polylines, ...
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Representation of network flows

This is a sample transportation network flow I've done a year ago based on 26 zones. For a project I'm working on now, I need to represent the flows over 1,000 zones with directionality. Any ...
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Transportation representation Standard on roads

Is there a GIS standard to display transportation specific information in GIS databases. The information I'm interested in are: Road Directionality Center turning lanes Ramps / Bridges / Over or ...