With the ArcView mapping software you can create intelligent, dynamic maps using data from a wide range of sources. ArcView includes tools and data you can use immediately to perform state-of-the-art GIS analysis and map creation.

There is a vast difference between visualizing data in a table of rows and columns and seeing it presented in the form of a map. ArcView provides the most complete set of options for creating production quality maps including intuitive map composition tools and wizards; a wide range of cartographic capabilities such as color and pattern palettes, symbols, fonts, layout templates, and advanced labeling and text placement tools; and extensive report creation options. With ArcView you can also visualize data in the form of charts and reports, in 3D, and over time.

Data management is a key aspect of any GIS project. ArcView includes a number of tools for geographic, tabular, and metadata management, creation, and organization. ArcView supports a wide variety of data types including demographics, facilities, CAD drawings, imagery, Web services, and multimedia. You can directly read or import more than 70 different formats in ArcView. You can also search for data in other locations through database and server connections.

Most data has a geographical component that can be tied to a place: an address, postal code, global positioning system location, census block, city, region, country, or other location. ArcView lets you visualize, explore, and analyze geographical data, revealing patterns, relationships, and trends that are not readily apparent, in databases, spreadsheets, or statistical packages.

ArcView is used to:
 

• Build compelling maps that help you visualize patterns, trends, and exceptions in your data
• Integrate data from multiple sources including CAD drawings, aerial photographs, demographics, Web services, and databases
• Create and edit geographic and associated attribute data
• Analyze geographic data to answer questions such as:
  • What is the environmental impact of a new development?
  • Where are my customers?
  • Where should I put new stores or facilities?
  • Who is impacted in an emergency?
  • What is the best way to respond to a power outage?
  • Which commercial zones are close to schools?
  • What are the highest traffic areas of a city?
  • What taxes are due for a land parcel?

ArcView software has the largest range of functionality available in any desktop GIS mapping system. Built with an intuitive Windows-based graphical user interface, ArcView is simple, easy-to-use, and includes exceptional online help and extensive documentation. Instructor-led training, Internet-based courses, and an array of books are also available to ensure you are successful with ArcView. Throughout the world, ArcView is the most widely used GIS in schools, colleges, and universities.
 

ArcView helps thousands of organizations understand spatial relationships in their data, make better decisions, and solve problems faster. ArcView is used by people around the world in a wide range of industries and applications including:
 

• City and county governments manage local zoning, land use, and property tax assessments
• Law enforcement teams track and analyze crime incidents
• Real estate developers locate new commercial development sites
• Fire and rescue services officials map fire spread, property damage, and resource allocation
• Utility companies map services and customers
• Bankers map mortgage loans
• Marketing professionals analyze demographic data to target advertising expenditures
• Environmental agencies visualize pollution in 2D or 3D
• Military commanders analyze tactical plans