I’ve been thinking about how we present ourselves professionally, and honestly, I got tired of the same old approach. You know the drill: carefully crafted cover letters, polished LinkedIn summaries, the practiced elevator pitch. All good things, but what if there was a more engaging way? Simon Kedwarddual U.S. & U.K Citizen So I tried something different. I dropped my […]
Most Recent Unique Records
When working with data in ArcGIS Dashboards, it’s common to have multiple entries for the same user, site, or item — but you might only want to show the most recent record for each unique value. Arcade’s FeatureSetByPortalItem() and dictionary features make this possible directly in the dashboard, without editing your source data. This approach can be used for tasks […]
Creating Field of View Polygons with ArcPy: A Guide for GIS Professionals
In the world of GIS, accurately representing the field of view (FOV) of cameras, sprinklers, or other devices is crucial for planning, analysis, and visualization. Whether you’re designing security systems, agricultural irrigation layouts, or monitoring zones, having a clear visual representation of coverage areas can make all the difference. In this blog post, we’ll walk through a Python script using […]
Harnessing the Power of AI to Create Stunning Images in Minutes
In the fast-paced world of app development, efficiency and creativity are paramount. Recently, I had the opportunity to experience firsthand the transformative power of AI in image creation while working on a test mobile application using Survey123 Connect. The task at hand was to create two unique images of butterflies set against a QR code background. Traditionally, such a task […]
Enhancing Seasonal Analysis with Dynamic Date Evaluation in Arcade Scripting
Efficient spatial analysis often hinges on automating repetitive tasks to streamline workflows. In the quest to optimize data entry for seasonal analysis within ArcGIS Field Maps, I embarked on a technical exploration of Arcade scripting to automate the assignment of seasons. This journey led to the development of a dynamic date evaluation system, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in seasonal analysis […]
Exploring Zoo Habitats with ArcGIS Field Maps
In today’s digital age, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) play an integral role in various fields, from urban planning to environmental conservation. One such area where GIS is proving invaluable is in managing and studying zoo habitats. Zoos often encompass vast areas with diverse habitats for different species, and efficiently navigating and monitoring these spaces is crucial for both animal welfare […]
Genus-Be-Gone: Extracting Species Names with Code
In the field of biology, it’s essential to identify species accurately. While it’s common practice to refer to a species using its full genus and species name, there are situations where it’s necessary to only mention the species name. For example, when labeling a feature such as a plant or animal, it might be unnecessary to include the genus name. […]
You Are Here
Converting decimal degrees to degrees minutes seconds can be a useful way to display geographic coordinates in a more user-friendly format. While decimal degrees are commonly used in GIS, degrees minutes seconds can be more intuitive for non-technical audiences. Luckily, ArcGIS Online offers a powerful scripting language called Arcade that can help you make this conversion easily. In this blog […]
Look There’s a Panda
Web maps are an essential tool for displaying geographic data on a web platform, making it easy to share information with others. However, it can be challenging to determine which web maps are using a specific feature layer in ArcGIS Online (AGOL). This can be especially difficult if there are many web maps and web apps in your AGOL organization. […]
It’s All Related
ArcGIS Online is a powerful platform for creating and sharing maps and spatial data. One of its many features is the ability to relate data between tables within a feature layer. Using an arcade script, you can pull related records from a related table and display them in your webmap or web app. This is useful for showing additional information […]