ArcGIS 9.3 released

ArcGIS 9.3 is now out and we are in the process of installing it on the SARL machines. For info on what's new in 9.3, see:

http://www.esri.com/news/releases/08_2qtr/arcgis_9_3.html

Service Pack 5

ESRI released Service Pack 5 for ArcGIS 9.2 a month or so ago, for all those interested in making the upgrades. It is available in the SARL_COMMONS folder in the lab for those who have access (both on and off campus) in the Applications-->GIS-->ArcGIS_92_SP5 folder.

New Sketchup plugin for ArcGIS 9.2

Google Sketchup has released a (beta) plugin for importing/exporting to/from ArcGIS. This is a promising tool for those interested in using GIS for 3D analysis involving architectural rendering, etc.

I (Steve W) will look into installing it on the machines in the lab after it is out of Beta.

You must have 3D analyst to import/export to/from ArcGIS.

See Workflow explanation here:

http://download.sketchup.com/downloads/markets/SketchUpGIS_Workflow.pdf

To set up a SARL account

If you would like a SARL user account, please email sarl at vanderbilt dot edu (replace "at" with @, and "dot" with .)and we will set it up and send you instructions for lab use.

Lab now open

SARL is now open for business in 010 Garland. Those who wish to have space allocated on the server, please contact Prof. Steve Wernke or Jacob Sauer to set up your account. You will need to provide your VUnet ID. Each user will be provided a base of 5 Gb of space, which may be increased as needs warrant.

ArcGIS Service Pack 4 now out

Hi all--

ESRI released ArcGIS 9.2 Service Pack 4 is now out.

ArcGIS Service Pack 4

For all those who have ArcGIS 9.2 running on their machines (home or wherever), ESRI has announced that service pack 4 will be available for download later this month. It includes fixes that should be useful to everyone. Check it out at http://suport.esri.com for more information.

Links, ideas, etc.

Does anybody have any suggestions on links or other GIS related materials that are not found on the main SARL site?