Getting Technical - March 2024
What’s new in ArcGIS Solutions? What's New in Calcite Design System? What are some time-saving tips for managing members in ArcGIS Online? How to add read-only information to forms in Field Maps? How to use the text SAM deep learning model in ArcGIS Pro? How can you participate at the Esri User Conference 2024? Get answers to all these questions and more in this month’s edition of Getting Technical.
Features
Esri Canada is ISO certified
Esri Canada is ISO 27001:2013 certified. ISO 27001 is one of the most rigorous security and compliance standards for information security management systems recognized globally. With this certification, you can be assured that our company’s information security practices meet the highest industry standard, demonstrating our commitment to customer data protection, confidentiality and integrity. View the certificate.
Join your fellow GIS professionals at the 2024 Esri User Conference (Esri UC)
Submit your images: GIS images can include screenshots of your best maps, cartographic data displays, applications, and 3D visualizations. Submit by June 6 for the chance to be featured during the Plenary Session.
Submit a Lightning Talk: Through brief, five-minute presentations, share how your map-based approach helped solve a problem, overcome a challenge, create an advantage, or inspire change. Abstracts are due March 29.
New Year, New Release! Introducing ArcGIS Pro 3.2 Q&A – Part 1
We’re answering your questions from our “New Year, New Release: Introducing ArcGIS Pro 3.2” webinar in a two-part series. This first post covers topics in ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro migration, oriented imagery, generating schema reports and radio group layers.
ArcGIS Solutions for Utilities: Mapping the Path with Data Loading Tools
Explore a groundbreaking method for managing utility data with ArcGIS Solutions. Let's work together to unlock the potential of the stormwater data management solution. In Part 1, we will focus on the essential step of effortlessly loading data into the solution's feature layers using the Data Loading Tools, a hidden gem within ArcGIS Solutions.
Elevating Developer Experience: Fresh POI Data, Stylish Map Icons, and Localized Categories via ArcGIS Places
We are excited to announce the latest updates in the ArcGIS Places March 2024 release. This release includes a data refresh that provides access to up-to-date information. It also introduces localized categories, enabling developers to create applications and support their users regardless of the languages spoken or countries of interest. Additionally, we are introducing professionally designed map icons, which help developers leverage the work of Esri graphic designers, saving them time and providing more flexibility.
Developer Summit 2024: ArcGIS as a system
Day two of the Developer Summit plenary showcases ArcGIS as a well-architected and foundational enterprise system.
Dev Summit 2024: Manage your organization using ArcGIS API for Python
Learn about five ways administrators can use ArcGIS API for Python to monitor and manage their ArcGIS Online organization.
Web Developer's Guide to the 2024 Esri Developer Summit
Explore the highlights for web developers.
ArcGIS Pro at the 2024 Esri DevSummit
Explore ArcGIS development, Python scripting, deep learning, data management, and GIS analysis.
What’s New in ArcGIS Online (February 2024)
Explore highlights from the February update of ArcGIS Online including What’s New in Map Viewer, ArcGIS Instant Apps, ArcGIS Experience Builder and more!
What's New in Arcade (v1.26)
Learn about some of the new and enhanced functionality available in Arcade (v1.26).
What’s new in ArcGIS Solutions March 2024 Release
New and updated ArcGIS Solutions released in March 2024
What's new in ArcGIS Survey123 (February 2024)
Read the blog to know the updates.
What's new in ArcGIS Velocity (March 2024)
Learn about what's new in the March 2024 release of ArcGIS Velocity.
What’s new in Business Analyst Mobile | March 2024
Learn about What's new in the first Business Analyst Mobile App release of 2024.
What's New in Calcite Design System (March 2024)
Explore some of the latest updates to Calcite Design System, including new components and improvements to help you build a user-friendly UI/UX.
SaGIS: See more of your 3D Web Content
Introducing SaGIS: A Scalable GIS Renderer for the 3D ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript.
An authoritative guide to hexagons in Business Analyst: The basics
An introduction to hexagons as a geography option in ArcGIS Business Analyst.
An authoritative guide to hexagons in Business Analyst: Data enrichment
An overview of data enrichment for hexagons using Business Analyst Web App.
An authoritative guide to hexagons in Business Analyst: Mapping and analysis
A practical guide to using hexagons for mapping and analysis in Business Analyst Web App.
A New Way To Add Web Styles in Map Viewer
Adding styles in Map Viewer just got easier.
Change detection in Map Viewer Part 1: Using Image collection explorer to locate input imagery
Image collection explorer allows you to see additional information about your imagery layers and find input data.
Change detection in Map Viewer Part 2: Measuring change with raster functions
Raster function templates can measure change between input imagery in ArcGIS Online
Add read-only information to forms in Field Maps
Include read-only information and guidance when building forms for data collection.
Configure a choropleth map
Tips and techniques for designing maps with the Counts and Amounts (color) style in ArcGIS Map Viewer.
Recreating Near Me workflows in Experience Builder
This article will walk through our Web AppBuilder users to recreate Near Me widget workflow in Experience Builder
5 Useful ArcGIS Server Analysis Elements in ArcGIS Monitor
ArcGIS Monitor collects metrics focused on both ArcGIS Enterprise components and the underlying infrastructure. It provides a comprehensive overview of system health, performance, and helps administrators get the most from their GIS and IT investment.
GeoSnaps: Check out this video that shows how to use the Text SAM Deep Learning Model in ArcGIS Pro
FAQ: How to add read-only information to forms in Field Maps
Include read-only information and guidance when building forms for data collection.
Hot Tip: Time-saving tips for managing members in ArcGIS Online
Use filters and bulk actions in ArcGIS Online to efficiently assign licenses, add members to groups, allocate credits, reassign items, and more.
View all product-specific blogs on the ArcGIS Blog site.
Announcements
ArcGIS and Generative AI Assistants
ArcGIS Data Pipelines is Now Available
ArcGIS Instant Apps: Introducing Manager
ArcGIS Pro 3.3 Moves to .NET 8
Announcing {arcgis}, an R package for ArcGIS Location Services
View more announcements in the ArcGIS Blog | My Esri on Esri Community
Service Packs, Patches & Product Support Updates
Announcement: Deprecation of ArcGIS GeoPlanner
ArcGIS GeoPlanner, an extension for ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online, is being deprecated. Read the blog for more details.
Announcing the Deprecation of ArcGIS Maps SDK for Java
The ArcGIS Maps SDK for Java is being deprecated, with its final release scheduled for November 2024 in the form of Version 200.6.
Portal for ArcGIS Enterprise Sites 2023 Security Patch is now available
Portal for ArcGIS Enterprise Sites Security Patch is now available
Deprecation notice: ArcGIS Collector on Windows platform to retire
ArcGIS Collector on Windows platform to retire; replaced by Field Maps on Windows 11 WSA.
Deprecation of ArcGIS Workflow Manager (Classic)
The final release of ArcGIS Workflow Manager (Classic) is scheduled for Q4 2024, at the release of ArcGIS Pro 3.4/ArcGIS Enterprise 11.4.
New Technical Support Experience Now Live
The new Technical Support experience provides answers about ArcGIS products quickly. Explore it for yourself!
ArcGIS AppStudio Retirement Roadmap and Beyond
AppStudio 5.5 will be a “Long-Term Support” (LTS) release of the product and the last major release of AppStudio. The ArcGIS AppStudio product will be officially retired in February 2025.
ArcGIS Web AppBuilder Roadmap for Retirement
ArcGIS Web App Builder is retiring, and we want to share the retirement timelines and details with you. While your ArcGIS Web AppBuilder apps that you have built will continue to work, Esri’s recommended path for taking advantage of new capabilities in ArcGIS as well as for staying abreast of the changes in browser technology is to migrate applications to ArcGIS Experience Builder. Read the article for the timelines and details.
ArcGIS API for JavaScript, Version 3.x Retirement
ArcGIS API 3.x for JavaScript will be retired on July 1, 2024.
ArcMap enters Mature support on March 1, 2024
ArcMap has entered the Mature Support phase of its product life cycle on March 1, 2024, marking the end of software updates and patches. Now is the ideal time to transition to ArcGIS Pro if you haven't already made the move. We have curated several resources here to help guide your migration journey.
ArcGIS 10.8.2 is the current release of ArcMap and will continue to be supported until March 1, 2026, as established in the ArcGIS Desktop Product Life Cycle. This was a maintenance release only and does not include new functionality. This update does not extend the ArcGIS 10.8.x product life cycle. Esri does not have plans to release an ArcMap 10.9. The ArcMap Continued Support page, will be able to answer your questions regarding continued support of ArcMap as well as contains resources to help you transition your work moving forward into several Esri products such as ArcGIS Pro.
Web Watch – Blogs, Podcasts and Useful Resources
Map of the Month: Watersheds within the Matawa Homelands and Traditional Territory
The shared Matawa Homelands and Traditional Territories in northern Ontario are home to the nine-member First Nation communities of the Matawa Tribal Council. This map shows the magnitude of water within the homelands, communicating the powerful message that “Water is Life” while supporting Matawa’s Anishinaabemowin language revitalization goals. The focus at Four Rivers, Matawa’s environmental services group, is to deliver innovative solutions with community vision and values at the core.
This map was originally published in the 2022 Map Calendar.
Spatial Report Podcast Season 1 | Episode 11: Amping Up Your GIS
We learn about how our utilities community can benefit from the ArcGIS Utility Network. Then we get some advice on strategies to upgrade ArcGIS Enterprise.
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Training
Field Data Collection and Management Using ArcGIS
Learn how ArcGIS supports a complete field data management workflow — from the office to the field, in the field and back to the office. You will learn best practices to configure and deploy ArcGIS field-productivity apps to meet your data collection needs. You will have the opportunity to use your own iOS or Android device to complete some course exercises.
Esri Canada Seminars & Webinars
Embracing ArcGIS Pro: Understanding Innovations and Capabilities in ArcGIS Pro
March 21, 2024
ArcGIS Pro, our premier desktop GIS solution, has transformed how you’ve been managing your maps for almost a decade. But not everyone has made the move to ArcGIS Pro. This webinar kicks off our Embracing ArcGIS Pro series, designed to help you navigate your migration path to unlock the full power of ArcGIS Pro.
Demystifying Governance for Your GIS Web Portal
April 17, 2024
If you’re an ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS administrator, this webinar will show you how to plan and apply administrative portal governance.
Getting Started with Indoor GIS
April 25, 2024
Many organizations are relying on static floorplans to support facility management. Indoor GIS, powered by ArcGIS Indoors, allows organizations to visualize their facilities data in ways not previously possible. In this webinar, you’ll learn the concepts of indoor GIS and the benefits it can provide to your operations.
Embracing Change: Managing Users and Licenses in Your Organization
May 16, 2024
ArcGIS Pro, our premier desktop GIS solution, has transformed how you’ve been managing your maps for almost a decade. This webinar is the second in our Embracing ArcGIS Pro series, designed to show how access to ArcGIS Pro is managed through the ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise user management and licensing tools.
Embracing User Types: Unlocking the Benefits of Adopting Named Users
July 25, 2024
ArcGIS Pro, our premier desktop GIS solution, has transformed how you’ve been managing your maps for almost a decade. This webinar concludes our Embracing ArcGIS Pro series and will show you how to manage and leverage user types in your ArcGIS organization and ArcGIS Pro.