Our 15th annual holiday sale begins today, November 13th. You can save up to 20% on any GIS training that we provide including our Annual GIS Training License and any of our live training events. Simply use the discount code ‘holiday‘ when checking out online to apply...
My latest book, Data Visualization and Exploration with R, has been published, and you can download a free chapter. The book is available in both hard copy and digital formats. You will also want to download and install the exercise data. This book uses RStudio, so...
The new 1.5 version of the ArcGIS API for Python integrates the PyShp, Shapely and Fiona packages, so that vector data from other libraries can be accessed through the API as well. Let’s have a look at the these three Python libraries and how they are used within the...
Our new ArcGIS Pro Class Bundle gives you self-paced, online access to 6 ArcGIS Pro classes for one low price of $499/student. This bundle includes the following classes:
The new 1.5 release of the ArcGIS API for Python finally allows users to read spatial data as pandas DataFrame objects. As a result, manipulating geometric and attribute information of spatial data has become a lot easier. Although previous versions of Esri’s ArcGIS...
ArcGIS Pro only loads a limited number of symbology styles which may not allow you to create the cartographically pleasing maps you wish. Have no fear. You can add more styles to ArcGIS Pro to increase your symbology selection. https://youtu.be/iBfmcbsZg2A Upcoming...
My new book, Data Visualization and Exploration with R, is scheduled for publication on September 20th, 2018. Our newest class, Introduction to R for Data Visualization (Charts, Graphs, and Maps), is also based on this book. You can pre-order a digital version of the...
Esri recently released a new visualization style and supporting basemap for ArcGIS Pro that you're going to want to check out. The new Firefly style and supporting basemap can be used to create really attractive thematic visualizations. In this article I'll show you...
This video from Tripp Corbin compares the two Esri desktop GIS applications. https://youtu.be/4_OOOQbLZDU Upcoming ArcGIS Pro classes: Learning ArcGIS Pro 1: Maps and Projects Learning ArcGIS Pro 2: Editing, Analysis, and Automation Learning ArcGIS Pro...
The 2017 wildfire season shattered records and cost the U.S. Forest Service an unprecedented $2 billion. From the Oregon wildfires to late season fires in Montana, and the highly unusual timing of the California fires in December, it was a busy year in the Western...