Getting Technical - October 2024
How can you optimally integrate Salesforce and ArcGIS? What are the best practices designed to ensure the applications you build for a large audience are using the ArcGIS Online components essential for optimal scalability? What's new for quarter three for ArcGIS Hub, 2024? How to add data from ArcGIS Online into Microsoft Power BI Desktop? How to publish customized views of the same source data? How do you participate in the 2024 ArcGIS StoryMaps competition? Get answers to all these questions and more in this month’s edition of Getting Technical.
Features
What’s New in the Esri Support App (October 2024)
The Esri Support app team constantly works to improve your access to technical support tools and resources in the Esri Support app. In the last year, we released the Esri Support AI chatbot, improved its functionality, provided powerful case management and logging tools. Now, we’re pleased to announce a new batch of updates.
Upcoming Update to ArcGIS Online
Enhancing Autodesk Workflows with ArcGIS
For Autodesk users, Esri offers ArcGIS which is a suite of powerful tools that seamlessly blend geospatial data with design and construction processes. In this blog, we’ll highlight the capabilities that support Civil Engineers, CAD Technicians, and Project Managers, highlighting how ArcGIS can enhance your projects and streamline your operations.
What's New in ArcGIS API for Python 2.4.0 (September 2024)
The ArcGIS API for Python (e.g. “the Python API”) released version 2.4.0 on September 24, 2024. The focus of this release is on modernization and improved usability, but we’ve also prioritized bug fixes and added hundreds of updates and enhancements throughout the API.
Integrating Salesforce and ArcGIS
If you use Salesforce today and need to get the most out of your Salesforce and ArcGIS systems, this post is for you. This post provides a high-level overview of the successful patterns for integrating Salesforce and ArcGIS. You will find options for Salesforce users and ArcGIS users, options for software or developer focused approaches, and options for desktop and field workflows.
New Pretrained Geospatial AI Models for Disaster Response
In the wake of disasters like floods, fires, and earthquakes, the need for models that can detect or classify damaged infrastructure, as well as identify threats such as wildfires and floods, has become increasingly critical. Esri has extended its library of models to address this urgent need, providing powerful tools for damage assessment and classification during disaster events. These AI models are specifically designed to help first responders and analysts quickly identify areas at risk, assess the extent of damage, and manage emergency operations.
ArcGIS API for Python video workshops from DevSummit 2024
You can access the entire channel of ArcGIS API for Python-related workshop recordings (16 videos), or check out a few of the highlights for many common Python API-related workflows.
9 common ArcGIS Survey123 errors and how to troubleshoot them
Have you encountered errors in ArcGIS Survey123 before and have no idea where to start in tackling them? Well, this blog post explains how you can interpret and solve errors like a pro in ArcGIS Survey123 Connect.
LiDAR derived high resolution data updates to Living Atlas World Elevation Layers (October 2024)
ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World provides foundation elevation layers and tools to support analysis and visualization across the ArcGIS system. These layers get updated quarterly with high resolution elevation data from federal agencies, open sources, and community maps program. In this release, world elevation layers are updated with many lLiDAR derived high-resolution Digital Terrain Models (DTM’s).
Essential Configurations for Scalable ArcGIS Online Web Applications
This article is a quick outline of best practices designed to ensure the applications you build for a large audience are using the ArcGIS Online components essential for optimal scalability. Links to more detailed resources are listed in this article.
Scalable hosted feature layers in ArcGIS Online: Tile queries and response caching
Hosted feature layers come in all shapes and sizes; some start off big, some grow over time as data is updated. Regardless of their origins, it’s important that datasets remain performant, which brings me to the topic of this article: response caching. Response caching might sound a bit boring on the surface but I think it’s pretty exciting as it allows hosted feature layers to scale even when your maps go viral.
What's new for quarter three for ArcGIS Hub, 2024
Here you will find all that is new and the related “how to” for ArcGIS Hub for July through September of 2024. Also included are links to more detailed information as well as easy ways to stay aware and learn more about Hub. New features and capabilities pertain to both Basic and Premium license levels.
Tracking your ArcGIS Online Feature Data Store Key Health Indicators
In this blog article, we’ll first learn how to access the usage chart, and then we’ll discuss how getting to know your feature data store baseline will help you keep it in good health!
Your guide to entering the 2024 ArcGIS StoryMaps competition
Each year, the ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition encourages storytellers to submit their work and ultimately showcases some truly remarkable examples of how ArcGIS StoryMaps can be used to inform readers, achieve goals, and ultimately make the world a better place. We’re expecting the 2024 competition — now accepting submissions through December 6 — to be no exception.
Defining scenarios and design alternatives using Arcade
This blog post explores a simple use of ArcGIS Online web layers and arcade to create alternative scenarios that can be used to compare plans. Whether you are just starting off on your geodesign journey with ArcGIS, or looking to migrate ArcGIS GeoPlanner scenario workflows to another platform, we hope this blog helps you explore the power of data management and arcade when it comes to planning with scenarios.
Introducing the Mapping and location services guide for developers
This article takes an inside look at the Mapping and location services developer guide, the resources it contains, the types of applications you can build, and some helpful tips on how to use it.
Introducing the new Offline mapping apps guide for developers
This summer we released a new Offline mapping apps guide for developers. This article takes an inside look at the guide, who it’s for, and the different types of offline mapping apps you can create.
ArcGIS Monitor: Quickly compare component metrics
In the ArcGIS Monitor 2024.0 release, a new workflow was added to make it easier to compare metrics of similar type components. For example, comparisons between hosts, ArcGIS Server sites, or web services. With a few clicks, you can create a new analysis view without having to configure a new dataview query. This capability is helpful for quickly comparing metrics of similar component types.
GeoSnaps: How to Add Data from ArcGIS Online into Microsoft Power BI Desktop
Check out this GeoSnap to see how to Add Data from ArcGIS Online into Microsoft Power BI Desktop.
FAQ: How to publish customized views of the same source data
As a publisher, you can add supported source data to a map in ArcGIS Pro, configure the map layers for different purposes, and publish web feature layers with different settings for each of those purposes. And, as with all web layers, you’ll share each one with the targeted group whose members need access to the layer that you configured specifically for them. Read this article for detailed steps.
Hot Tip: Save the Date: Transform Your Data with Date-Only Fields in Map Viewer
In 2023, we introduced new field types for storing date and time values in ArcGIS Online. Since then, some of you have asked how you can update your data to leverage these new field types. With the recent addition of tools for adding and calculating fields in Map Viewer, that has become easier than ever. Now you can add and calculate fields based on the new field types, all within Map Viewer. In this article, we’ll walk you through it step by step.
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Announcements
What's new in ArcGIS StoryMaps (September 2024)
Introducing the Spatial analysis services guide for developers
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Service Packs, Patches & Product Support Updates
Deprecation FAQ: ArcGIS Developer Subscriptions
ArcGIS Developer Subscriptions at the Essentials, Builder, Professional, Premium, and Enterprise plan levels have been deprecated. This is part of an effort to streamline and simplify our developer offerings. Read the FAQ to learn about the new ArcGIS Developer Bundle.
Deprecation Notice: ArcGIS StreetMap Premium Attributes
If you use the StreetMap Premium streets.gdb or mapping.gdb directly in your internal processes or workflows, there are some upcoming changes that you should be aware of.
ArcGIS Configurable Apps Roadmap for Retirement
ArcGIS Configurable Apps is reaching its retirement, and we are eager to provide you with a clear understanding of the timelines and specifics involved. At the point of retirement, you will no longer be able to create new configurable apps. In addition, apps built using Configurable Apps will no longer be accessible, so we strongly encourage you to begin the process of migrating them to ArcGIS Instant Apps. This transition not only ensures access to new capabilities within ArcGIS Instant Apps but also keeps you aligned with the latest enhancements in Esri web mapping and geospatial web applications. Read the full article to find the outlined timelines and essential details.
Deprecation Notice for ArcGIS Community Analyst: Transition to ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App
ArcGIS Community Analyst is being deprecated entirely. The final release of Community Analyst will be in October 2024. Community Analyst will remain accessible to users until their next annual renewal date after December 1, 2024.
Portal for ArcGIS Security 2024 Update 1 released
The Portal for ArcGIS Security 2024 Update 1 is available. Install these patches at your earliest opportunity to address these vulnerabilities.
Announcement: Deprecation of ArcGIS Field Maps on Windows Subsystem for Android
ArcGIS Field Maps was released on Windows 11 via the Windows Subsystem for Android in 2023. Microsoft is retiring the Windows Subsystem for Android on March 5, 2025, and the Amazon App Store will no longer be available on Windows 11 starting March 6, 2024. ArcGIS Field Maps on Windows 11 via the Windows Subsystem for Android will be retired on March 5, 2025.
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.
ArcGIS Collector on Windows platform is retired
ArcGIS Collector on Windows is officially retired and no longer supported by Esri. The Collector on Windows app will continue to work on devices, but please note that it will not be supported or further enhanced. To provide flexibility during this transition, the Collector app will remain in the Microsoft Store until October 2025.
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.
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.
Important Notice for ArcMap Users with Subscription Licenses
If you are using ArcMap today as part of production workflows and have an ArcGIS Desktop subscription license, there is some important information in this blog for you to consider.
ArcGIS Field Maps 24.2.1 release
A focused patch release to the iOS and Android mobile apps, 24.2.1 has some strategic bug fixes and enhancements for mobile users.
Deprecation Notice for ArcGIS Community Analyst: Transition to ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App
ArcGIS Community Analyst is being deprecated entirely, including ArcGIS Community Analyst’s inclusion in ArcGIS Hub Premium subscriptions. For ArcGIS Hub customers, please view the ArcGIS Hub Premium subscription section.
Web Watch – Blogs, Podcasts and Useful Resources
Map of the Month: Retail Location 767—Target Group Distribution
This retailer wanted to find its best growth opportunities without stealing business from its other locations. Environics Analytics overlaid trade areas for all its regional stores and highlighted PRIZM target segments according to how much they typically spend at this retailer, and the types of products and services they use, based on historical customer data. To zero in on the target market, they narrowed the boundaries within overlapping areas to establish the most likely customers visiting the retailer’s target location.
This map was originally published in the 2019 Map Calendar.
Spatial Report Podcast Season 1 | Episode 19: Driven by Data
Are you looking for great data? We’ve got you covered with this data-heavy edition of the Spatial Report podcast. First, hosts Maggie Samson and Mark Ho introduce you to the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World. Then our honorary GeoGeek, Jeff Petillon, will provide tips for finding imagery data.
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Geospatial Experiences - Jenny Fong, Esri Canada; As technology matures, GIS has become the universal translator
Jenny Fong loves helping customers solve problems. Her personality lends toward assisting others and she seems perfectly suited in her role because of this. She is passionate about getting to the heart of what her customers are trying to accomplish and she tries hard to give them the most cost-effective and time-efficient solutions as possible. It was really interesting to see how her vision towards technology improvements and system integration were in alignment with engineers and teams from my previous role in electric transmission utilities. She recognizes the importance of building relationships and establishing a solid rapport between her team at Esri Canada and the customer base. She is so personable and relatable, it’s no surprise she is able to collaborate so well between various groups to make a difference for Esri Canada’s customers.
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Training
Graph Analytics Using ArcGIS Knowledge
This course introduces foundational concepts, terminology and workflows that will enable you to perform graph analysis using ArcGIS Knowledge. You’ll learn how to prepare data for use in knowledge graphs and perform spatial and nonspatial analyses. You’ll benefit from this course if you’re a GIS analyst, all-source analyst, intelligence analyst, researcher or data scientist or if you need to visualize and analyze relationships among datasets stored in multiple formats.
Esri Canada Seminars & Webinars
Digital Transformation of Emergency Management with GIS
Nov 27, 2024
Digitally transforming emergency management processes and workflows allows emergency managers to better connect to information—and to each other—and improve response and recovery efforts. Join us to see the results of this transformation and to get a look at our re-imagined Emergency Management Operations Solution.
GIS for Climate Champions: Turning Data into Action
Nov 28, 2024
Join us for an enlightening webinar on climate change where you'll explore diverse data sources, learn analysis techniques, and discover how to showcase your findings in web applications. Perfect for ArcGIS enthusiasts and environmental pros ready to level up their skills and make a real impact on policy planning.