Files with the extension .mxd are ArcMap document files. MXD files are created by Esri’s ArcMap, a component of the ArcGIS suite of GIS software.
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How to Share ArcMap (.mxd) Files
ArcMap is a component of Esri’s suite of desktop GIS software programs. Users of ArcGIS use ArcMap primarily to create, edit, analyze, and display geospatial information. Saved ArcMap files have the .mxd extension. This file format is only usable within ArcMap. To share maps created within ArcMap, most cartographers will […]
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Tips for Using the Field Calculator in ArcGIS
The field calculator in ArcGIS is a great tool for manipulating the contents of both numerical and string fields in ArcMap. Listed here are some tips and resources for using the field calculator in ArcGIS with Python and VBScript.
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Calculating Polygon Area in ArcMap
You can easily calculated geometry in ArcMap with a few simple steps. Calculating geometry in ArcGIS allows you to find the area and perimeter of your polygons. Here are the step for calculating the area of a polygon using ArcGIS. These steps can also be replicated for calculating the perimeter […]
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Buffering Tool for ArcGIS
If you want to create a zone of equidistance around a geographic feature you will need to understand buffering. Buffering is an important tool for determining the area covered within a specific location. For example, you may buffer school locations to visualize the areas that are within 1000′ feet of […]
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Learn to Use ESRI’s Map Templates
ESRI is offering a free online seminar of note to those who use ArcMap: ESRI now offers map templates as a new resource to help ArcGIS software users make great-looking, professional-quality maps for print, the Web, and mobile applications. Getting Started with Map Templates, a live training seminar airing at […]