| ArcCatalog, part of a suite of integrated applications in ArcInfo 8, makes accessing and managing geographic data simple. You can easily find the data you need, quickly review and display its contents, and read or create documentation (metadata). You can also manage coverages, shapefiles, and other spatial data stored in folders on local disks or in relational databases that are available on your network. With Using ArcCatalog, you can get to work right away. This book makes it easy to identify a task you need to perform, and then provides concise, step-by-step, illustrated instructions to help you get it done. You'll learn how to:
explore geographic data and its attributes
view and create metadata
modify the data's properties
add and delete attributes
link geographic features to attributes stored in separate tables You begin by following a Quick Start Tutorial, which walks you through the typical tasks you'll encounter when preparing your data for a project. It then shows how you can use ArcCatalog, ArcMap, and ArcToolbox together to make your project a success. If you prefer, jump right in and experiment with ArcCatalog on your own. When you have questions, you'll find the answers inside. |
