Getting Technical - November 2024
What's new in ArcGIS Online (November 2024)? What’s new in ArcGIS Pro? How to create ArcGIS Instant Apps with Insets? How to convert ArcGIS Points to Adobe Illustrator Symbols in two simple steps? How to swap out your raster symbols for vector symbols in Adobe Illustrator? What's new in ArcGIS Web Editor (November 2024)? What is a quick and easy way to embed your saved web map into your own website? Get answers to all these questions and more in this month’s edition of Getting Technical.
Features
What's New in ArcGIS Online (November 2024)
The November 2024 update includes new capabilities in Map Viewer, an Express mode for Experience Builder, new and updated Instant App templates, along with other enhancements and new functionality throughout ArcGIS Online.
Embed your maps from Map Viewer with ease
With the latest ArcGIS Online update comes a quick and easy way to embed your saved web map into your own website. This new embed experience takes advantage of ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript components, while still allowing you to customize the map elements you want your users to see.
The New SQL Field Calculate Experience
In the June 2024 update we introduced a new way to calculate field values in Map Viewer. At that time, Arcade was the only supported language within the new experience. Fast forward to today, we’re excited to announce full SQL support for calculating field values in Map Viewer with the November 2024 update. As part of this work, we’ve also built a new SQL editor for authoring expressions. Keep reading to learn more about the new SQL calculate field experience in Map Viewer.
Your ArcGIS Pro Update (November 2024)
ArcGIS Pro 3.4 is here. The teams working on ArcGIS Pro have outdone themselves with this release. From enhanced data visualization and GeoAI capabilities to improved search and license management, this update brings greater efficiencies for both administrators and users. Let’s explore what’s new so you can start working with these features yourself.
What's new in ArcGIS StoryMaps (November 2024)
ArcGIS StoryMaps is the professional tool for harnessing the power of maps to communicate your work using place-based storytelling. The easy-to-use builder enables you to combine maps, 3D scenes, embedded content, multimedia, and more to create an interactive narrative that can inspire interest — and action — from your readers.
Each month, our team uses community feedback to help inform new capabilities that can enhance your storytelling adventures. Check out what’s new this month!
What's new in ArcGIS Workflow Manager (November 2024)
The latest release of ArcGIS Workflow Manager includes new features and enhancements that improve the ways you access and manage work in ArcGIS Enterprise 11.4 and the November 2024 update for ArcGIS Online.
What's new in Map Viewer Charts (November 2024)
With the November release we are introducing several enhancements to charts in Map Viewer to elevate your charting experience.
What's New in ArcGIS Web Editor (November 2024)
The November 2024 update of ArcGIS Web Editor offers new functionality to facilitate editing workflows such as grid based snapping and changing units while editing. Additionally, this update includes a few “quality of life” improvements to make editing even easier on the web. Check out the What’s coming section to learn about exciting features coming in future updates.
What's new in ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App | Nov 2024
The year is winding down and that means that the final ArcGIS Business Analyst release of 2024 is here! We are thrilled to announce the latest updates and enhancements to ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App, ArcGIS Business Analyst Mobile App, and ArcGIS Community Analyst. This quarter has been a busy one for the Business Analyst team, so hold on tight and get ready to dive into the latest, greatest product updates to improve your workflows.
What's New in ArcGIS GeoBIM (November 2024)
Access the release notes for more details about this release on ArcGIS Online. There, you will also find links to other helpful product resources about ArcGIS GeoBIM.
Discover What's New In ArcGIS Dashboards (November 2024)
The November 2024 update for ArcGIS Dashboards introduces several exciting enhancements, bug fixes, and performance improvements. This blog post provides a detailed overview of the new features and enhancements available when creating or editing a dashboard in ArcGIS Online.
Use new POI search capabilities to map parking and entertainment in ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App
This blog article describes the points of interest search workflow in Business Analyst Web App.
Introducing the Assess Sensitivity to Attribute Uncertainty tool
ArcGIS Pro 3.4 has an important new tool: Assess Sensitivity to Attribute Uncertainty. This tool helps you perform a sensitivity analysis on a previously run analysis result and determines how that result can change when there is uncertainty in the data.
ArcGIS Location Services – What's New in November 2024
For November 2024, our location services team has rolled out several enhancements aimed at boosting the functionality of each service and integrating the most current data.
Unpacking URL Parameters in ArcGIS Web Editor
ArcGIS Web Editor is a slick new web-based editing application providing a streamlined editing experience in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise 11.3 and higher. With our latest update, you can use custom URL parameters to optimize that experience. Using URL parameters, you can set the initial extent of the map, zoom in to a specific location or feature, and more. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of URLs, explore URL parameters in Web Editor, and review some best practices.
ArcGIS Experience Builder: Introducing Express mode
ArcGIS Experience Builder is a highly configurable solution for building compelling web apps without writing code. Choose a template and create an immersive web experience by including web maps, apps, pages, interconnected widgets, and both 2D and 3D data through a flexible drag-and-drop interface.
GeoSnaps: Create ArcGIS Instant Apps with Insets
Check out this GeoSnap to see how to display your non-contiguous data into a single app display.
FAQ: How to convert ArcGIS Points to Adobe Illustrator Symbols in two simple steps
This post describes the steps for converting your ArcGIS Pro point symbols into Adobe Illustrator symbols with the newly released ArcGIS Maps for Adobe Creative Cloud 3.8. If you are already familiar with Adobe Illustrator symbols, then jump right to the steps.
Hot Tip: Swap out your raster symbols for vector symbols in Adobe Illustrator
This blog discusses the latest updates to the symbol replacement tool in ArcGIS Maps for Adobe Creative Cloud version 3.8. You can now replace raster image point symbols with Adobe Illustrator symbols from an Illustrator symbol library. Not only can you replace raster points from feature layers, but also raster sprites from Esri Vector Tile Basemaps exported from ArcGIS Pro 3.4.
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Announcements
What's New in Oriented Imagery (November 2024)
What's new in ArcGIS Defense Mapping
What's New in ArcGIS Data Pipelines (November 2024)
What's New in ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript (4.31)
View more announcements in the ArcGIS Blog | My Esri on Esri Community
Service Packs, Patches & Product Support Updates
Download the Esri Support app to subscribe to important product updates and bug related notifications. You can also take advantage of Esri’s generative AI chatbot to answer some of your questions.ArcGIS Trust Center
Visit the ArcGIS Trust Center for critical security announcements and updates to privacy and compliance information.
View all service packs and patches
Web Watch – Blogs, Podcasts and Useful Resources
Map of the Month: Residential Building Construction Dates Revisited: 2003 vs. 2023
The original Building Construction Date map was produced in 2003 for Survey and Mapping Services, Works and Emergency Services, City of Toronto. It was symbolized by year of construction. The oldest buildings were found in the city centre while newer buildings were found on the outer rings. Revisiting the map twenty years later, we see that where once, distinct colour bands spread out from the core, now scattered infill is visible throughout the entire City. In years to come, these bands will further dilute as the pressure to densify and build residential units increases.
This map was originally published in the 2017 Map Calendar.
Spatial Report Podcast Season 1 | Episode 20 – 365 Ways to Make Maps
This episode of the Spatial Report will focus on two ArcGIS products designed to make your GIS workflows easier. First, your hosts Maggie Samson and Mark Ho go beyond your typical spreadsheets, charts and graphs by learning how to create maps with ArcGIS for Microsoft 365 with our resident super fan, Mike Gregotski. Then our ArcGIS Online GeoGeek, Brandon Wheatley, will help us make changes to our data with ArcGIS Web Editor.
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Training
Introduction to Geospatial Concepts for Intelligence Using ArcGIS AllSource
Apply geospatial capabilities to support mission success. Learn foundational geospatial concepts that support the intelligence cycle. In the context of real-world scenarios, you will practice applying ArcGIS AllSource tools and workflows to prepare, visualize, analyze and disseminate data that supports intelligence operations.
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.
The Amazing Cartography Race: Master Map Making in ArcGIS Pro!
Dec 12, 2024
Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your map making skills, this webinar will equip you with practical tools and insights to elevate your cartographic work in ArcGIS Pro. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your map mapping skills!