ArcView GIS Fundamentals and Cartographic Design

Author: Li Yulong
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: This book is not a user manual for ArcView GIS software or an online help system. It includes a wealth of valuable knowledge, most of which is the result of years of effort by experts working at the forefront of GIS. It can help departments, companies, individuals, and government agencies leverage geographic information systems to further enhance their work. What makes it even more precious is that it contains techniques and tips gained through years of exploration, many of which are hard to find in textbooks or are simply not available. This book is not only comprehensive but also easy to understand, making it an essential resource for GIS professionals and cartographers. Additionally, the target audience for this book includes researchers, university and college students, and professionals in related GIS fields. It can also serve as a professional textbook for training institutions.
This book systematically introduces ArcView GIS. It is divided into three parts. The first part is the Fundamentals of ArcView GIS, which primarily covers the software basics of ArcView GIS, including fundamental concepts such as projects, views, tables, and charts, as well as basic spatial analysis functions like data extension, data display, and data querying. The second part is the Advanced Functions of ArcView GIS, which focuses on advanced application features in ArcView GIS, including CAD, imagery, and VPF themes, editing Shapefiles, spatial analysis, optimizing project design, and customizing ArcView. The third part is the Cartography of ArcView GIS, which emphasizes using ArcView GIS for cartographic design, including the cartographic design process, the legend editor, classification and panels in the legend editor, text in views, map projection and map scale, using layout documents for cartographic design, advanced applications of views and layouts, and using raster data and map output in views.
This book is not only comprehensive but also easy to understand, making it an essential resource for GIS professionals and cartographers. Additionally, the target audience for this book includes researchers, university and college students, and professionals in related GIS fields. It can also serve as a professional textbook for training institutions.