Geoprocessing and Automation Lab Exercise Videos

Module 6 · Basic Geoprocessing and Automation · 9 videos · 1 h 24 min in all

Lab 1: The Default Geodatabase

Here we learn what the ArcGIS Pro Default Geodatabase is, and how to change it.

9:16 min · Watch on YouTube

Lab 2: The Merge Tool

Here we see how the Merge tool works, and how it handles feature classes with different attribute fields.

5:50 min · Watch on YouTube

Lab 3: The Dissolve Tool

Here we see how to use the Dissolve tool to combine multiple features into a single object.

3:36 min · Watch on YouTube

Lab 4: The Buffer Tool

Here we learn how to buffer vector datasets, and we see how the Buffer tool handles selected features.

7:38 min · Watch on YouTube

Lab 5: The Union Tool

Here we learn the Union tool to combine vector datasets, plus how to assign attribute values to the attribute table using the Calculate Field tool and by typing directly into the table. We also see how the Union tool handles feature classes with different attribute fields.

9:42 min · Watch on YouTube

Lab 6: The Clip Tool

Here we learn how to use the Clip tool to trim vector datasets, much like a cookie cutter, and how the Clip tool operates when some features are selected.

3:36 min · Watch on YouTube

Lab 7: ModelBuilder and Models

Here we learn how to string multiple tools together into a single model, and how the ModelBuilder tools work.

15:26 min · Watch on YouTube

Lab 8: Exporting and Modifying Python Code

Here we learn how to export tools and models to Python code, how easy it is to read and make minor edits to Python code, and how we can run our edits in the Python code window.

13:26 min · Watch on YouTube

Lab 9: The Intersect and Summarize Tools

Here we look at the Intersect and Summarize tools, plus explore how we can use Landfire vegetation type data to describe our analysis area.

15:18 min · Watch on YouTube