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you can use python for getting EXIF info:
from PIL import Image
from PIL.ExifTags import TAGS
from pprint import pprint
def getexif(im):
res = {}
try:
img = Image.open(im)
info = img._getexif()
for tag, val in info.items():
dec = TAGS.get(tag, tag)
res[dec] = val
except IOError:
print im
...
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The ESRI ArcGIS Resources page for Local Goverment has several sample maps that are available for download. The download includes the mxd and all associated data in a file geodatabase. I would say download the Tax Parcel Map Book and the Campus Editing samples as places to start.
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Map Packages from ArcGIS 10.1 to ArcGIS 10.0
It is possible through the
Package Map (Data Management) Version [Optional]
Specifies the version of the geodatabases that will be created in the resulting package. Specifying a version allows packages to be shared with previous versions of ArcGIS and supports backward compatibility.
ALL — Package will ...
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Use the model only tool called Parse Path.
Right-click on the ModelBuilder screen > Model Only Tools > Parse
Path.
Make sure to select the "NAME" Parse Type, which will pass on
"LST01011990" to the next tool
Connect "Value" to the next tool as a precondition, so that the name
is parsed before the Raster to ASCII is run
Call the raster name in the raster ...
3
Storing your data in a Spatial Database has several benefits over storing it in ArcSDE Geodatabase with a RDBMS Backend.
These include:
Your data can be accessed by other third party products freely.
Your DBA is happier with it being a Pure Database storage, since they can apply all their normal DBA best practices on the database.
You can apply Spatial SQL ...
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I think the crux of the question here is which tasks in your workflow are not really ArcGIS dependent? Obvious candidates include tabular and raster operations. If the data must start and end within a gdb or some other ESRI format, then you need to figure out how to minimize the cost of this reformat (i.e., minimize the number of round trips) or even justify ...
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Clearly a bit delayed, but this question: How to make radial flow map showing curved lines over short distances links to a great article by Esri called Creating radial flow maps with ArcGIS that will help answer your question.
Using the techniques described in the article, you can use the XY to Line tool in order to create your curved map. I put together a ...
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The ArcSDE administrative user (sdeuser) account is responsible for the administration of the following:
ArcSDE geodatabase system tables, triggers, and procedures
The ArcSDE service
Versions
The ArcSDE administrator owns all the ArcSDE geodatabase system files, directories, and tables. For this reason, the ArcSDE administrative account must be ...
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You do not want SDE owning the data. You also do not want your table spaces to be intertwined with your SDE table spaces (database administration and performance side of house). It can make upgrades and other data manipulation more complex. Also, when you log in as SDE you have elevated privileges which means you may accidentally run an action that would ...
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have you come across this lesson planner for ArcGIS resources? It's targeted at teachers and profs, but a lot can be pulled from them as the majority are targeted at beginners.
Here is a link to get started with ArcGIS software.
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