Join Adam Wilbert for an in-depth discussion in this video Adding attributes with the Field Calculator, part of ArcGIS Essential Training.
- When we created our PyramidComplex feature class,…we added a field, called Name.…In the last movie, we joined a new field…of pyramid heights from a .csv file.…We can also permanently add additional fields…directly to the attribute table at any time.…When we do so, ArcMap provides the ability…to calculate some attributes for us.…Let's add a couple of more attributes…to our PyramidComplex feature class.…I'll start by right-clicking on it,…and choosing Open Attribute Table.…Because this was created inside of a geodatabase,…it automatically added the SHAPE_Length…and SHAPE_Area columns.…
Because we used a coordinate system…that was measured in meters,…these numbers, here, also represent meters.…The SHAPE_Length for the Khufu pyramid is 1,087 meters.…The SHAPE_Area is 73,938 square meters.…Let's go ahead and add a couple more attribute fields, here.…To do that, I'll go up to this button, here,…called Table Options.…From there, I'll go down to Add Field.…The field that I want to add is called Acres.…The Type is going to be a double-precision number.…
Author
Adam Wilbert
Released
10/22/2014- Getting to know the ArcMap interface
- Geocoding addresses
- Measuring distances
- Adding and importing data
- Labeling and adding graphs
- Editing layer properties
- Seeing multiple views
- Making selections
- Exploring geospatial data with ArcCatalog
- Working with vector and raster data
- Styling the map
- Adding your own data
- Using the ModelBuilder
- Adding a legend and annotations
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome59s
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Using the exercise files1m 23s
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Working with GIS data files3m 19s
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1. Getting Started with a Geographic Information System (GIS)
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What is GIS?4m 48s
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Changing the map's scale5m 19s
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Working with bookmarks6m 55s
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Geocoding addresses5m 46s
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Measuring distances3m 5s
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2. Organizing the Map
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Adding data to the map6m 5s
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Labeling features7m 25s
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Adding graphs2m 32s
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3. Working with Data Layers
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Editing layer properties2m 53s
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Identifying features3m 39s
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4. Seeing Multiple Views of the Map
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5. Selecting Map Elements
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Making selections3m 50s
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Selecting elements with SQL5m 17s
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6. Exploring Geospatial Data
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Exploring the Catalog window6m 52s
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Introducing ArcCatalog7m 26s
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Connecting to data sources2m 51s
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7. Geoprocessing Tasks
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Exploring ArcToolbox7m 13s
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Creating buffers4m 9s
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8. Working with Vector Data
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Exploring vector data2m 39s
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Using GPS tracks5m 11s
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9. Working with Raster Data
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Understanding raster data4m 29s
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Working with air photos3m 17s
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Merging rasters3m 47s
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Using the Raster Calculator4m 44s
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10. Styling the Map
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Changing point symbology5m 18s
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Changing line symbology5m 39s
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Changing polygon symbology3m 54s
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Classifying data3m 56s
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Changing raster symbology4m 39s
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Creating layer files2m 29s
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11. Creating Your Own Data
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Georeferencing an image7m 26s
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Joining data2m 54s
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Preserving topology4m 11s
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12. Exploring the ModelBuilder
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Running toolbox models6m 12s
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Sharing a model4m 29s
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13. Finishing the Map
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Working with map layouts6m 14s
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Using the Draw toolbar4m 22s
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Adding map annotations1m 45s
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Creating a legend6m 27s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 21s
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