Tag Archives: ArcGIS

Bizarre GeoServer WMS rendering possibly due to ArcGIS handling of PostGIS data

Posted on November 26, 2012 by John Reiser

I just submitted a problem to the OpenGeo support forum regarding an unusual bug I’ve discovered in GeoServer. Multipart polygon geometries are producing “unintentional art” when rendered through GeoServer. Several GIS data sets that have been brought into PostGIS using … Continue reading →

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ArcGIS: strong enough for Server, pH balanced for Desktop

Posted on June 14, 2011 by John Reiser

James Fee pointed out how ArcGIS is undergoing minor rewording as part of the changes coming to the software at version 10.1. One thing to note is that the ArcView license level is now Basic, while the ArcEditor level is … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on the ESRI DevSummit

Posted on March 16, 2011 by John Reiser

I’m back from the sixth ESRI DevSummit. It was a great event full of informative sessions, socializing and networking. This was one of the first conferences in a while where I did not participate more than simply attending. The DevSummit … Continue reading →

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Repetitive tasks are what computers do best.

Posted on January 6, 2011 by John Reiser

Python is worlds apart from VB in all the right ways. Continue reading →

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ArcGIS available on the iPhone

Posted on July 6, 2010 by John Reiser

ESRI has released ArcGIS for iPhone. It’s now available through the App Store. It’s an iPad/iPhone app, so it should work well on both. I just tried it out on my iPhone, and it’s pretty snappy. The data loads quickly … Continue reading →

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Projects featured on Rowan’s home page

Posted on July 5, 2010 by John Reiser

I’m proud to say that I now have two articles written about my work that have been featured on the Rowan University home page. Most recently, Mapping the Guard (still on the home page) was posted, detailing the great work … Continue reading →

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Script: Geotagged Photos to GIS

Posted on June 1, 2010 by John Reiser

I think it’s somewhat ridiculous that ArcGIS Explorer has the ability to add geotagged photos to the map, but ArcGIS Desktop doesn’t have a built-in means of recognizing geotagged photos. Continue reading →

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Google making Map Maker data available for download

Posted on April 6, 2009 by John Reiser

OSM needs to spend more time fostering a community outside of the devoted submitters. What is going to prevent Google from offering up a GIS service akin to the Virtual Earth on ArcGIS platform currently being offered by ESRI and Microsoft? Continue reading →

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ArcGIS 9.3 now shipping

Posted on June 26, 2008 by John Reiser

ESRI’s ArcGIS 9.3 has now been released and should be arriving soon if you’ve kept your tithing maintenance up to date. Post your hopes and expectations of 9.3 in the comments below.

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