USDA SCA GIS

Tips and Tricks

The following applications are for users to learn more about ArcGIS software in applying it to business practices. Some of what is listed are short cuts and other things may be used for training.

These documents require Adobe Acrobat.

Tips and Tricks-ArcGIS 9.1
Document Name Description Format File Size Last Updated
Clipping Rasters Learn how to clip and export a raster layer using a shape file or a graphic. Adobe Acrobat 252KB 8/06
Terminology - ArcView 3.x versus ArcGIS Learn new GIS terms when migrating from ArcView 3.x to ArcGIS software Adobe Acrobat 75 KB 4/06
ArcGIS Data Types Choose the correct data type to correctly store data when creating layers. Adobe Acrobat 83 KB 4/06
Creating a Feature Class Shows steps to create a feature class. Adobe Acrobat 316 KB 1/06
Edit Shortcut Keys Lists editing shortcut keys available for each editing tool. Adobe Acrobat 180 KB 1/06
File Extensions Learn what GIS related file extensions represent. Adobe Acrobat 80.3 KB 4/06
Keyboard Shortcuts in ArcGIS Desktop Help The shortcuts show how to navigate in the ArcGIS help viewer, using the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorite tabs. Adobe Acrobat 174 KB 1/06
Keyboard Shortcuts in ArcGIS Perform common tasks in the ArcGIS Desktop with simple keyboard shortcuts. Adobe Acrobat 176 KB 1/06
What's New in ArcGIS Desktop 9.1 Learn what's new in ArcGIS desktop 9.1 compared to 9.0. Adobe Acrobat 937 KB 3/05