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ArcGIS for Desktop - leading desktop GIS software
 

What is The Difference Between ArcGIS Basic, Standard, and Advanced (ArcView, ArcEditor, and ArcInfo)?

View a table and have access to links which describe the different levels of ArcGIS for Desktop.


About ArcGIS for Desktop (ArcView)

ArcGIS for Desktop (ArcView, ArcEditor and ArcInfo) is desktop GIS mapping software that provides geographic data visualization, mapping, management, and analysis capabilities along with the ability to create and edit data.


About ArcGIS for Desktop 10

ArcGIS 10 transforms the way people use GIS. Be more productive with your work and take advantage of GIS everywhere: via individual local desktops, across desktops and browsers leveraging central servers, and in the cloud.


ArcView 9 Key Features
ArcView has the largest range of functionality available in any desktop GIS software system. Built with an intuitive Windows-based graphical user interface, ArcView software is simple, easy-to-use, and includes exceptional online help and extensive documentation. ArcView can be used out of the box but the software can also be customized by GIS developers using industry-standard programming languages.

Quality Mapping
With ArcView you can author maps using simple mapping wizards and an extensive suite of mapping elements. Save time and create a consistent style in your maps using predefined mapping templates. Completed maps can be printed, exported, saved, or embedded in other documents or programs.

Extensive Data Use and Management
ArcView makes it easy to integrate all types of data for visualization, mapping, query, and analysis. A number of tools are also included in ArcView to manage, create, and organize geographic data, tabular data, and metadata.

GIS Data Editing Tools
Rich suite of data editing tools
ArcView provides a rich environment for data capture and editing. ArcView is a single, integrated application that can be used for all aspects of the GIS project cycle (data capture and maintenance, integration, analysis, mapping, and visualization).

Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing Tools
Spatial analysis/geoprocessing
ArcView includes a set of map analysis tools and procedures that help you analyze geographic information including evaluating suitability and capability, estimating and predicting, and interpreting and understanding spatial information.

Standard Customization Framework
Users can easily personalize the user interface by docking toolbars or adding and removing buttons and menu items. Alternatively, ArcView includes Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for custom scripting capabilities. Finally, developers can use any standard development language, such as C++, .NET, or VB, to create custom tools, applications, and new functionality.

Map Data Included

ArcGIS ArcView 10.x Desktop package includes an ESRI Data and Maps Media Kit that contains information for several countries.



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