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5 Inspiring Data Integration Examples for Esri Users

Tiana Warner
July 6, 2021 • 6 min

Data integration is a powerful way to get more value from Esri data. Here are 5 inspiring stories of data integration workflows.

Linear Referencing 101: Managing Infrastructure Data

Tiana Warner
June 8, 2021 • 5 min

Linear referencing is useful for anyone who works with linear data, like roads, pipelines, power lines, railways, and other infrastructure.

10 Basic Geospatial Acronyms You Need to Know

Mark Ireland
April 8, 2021 • 12 min

Spatial is special for a couple of reasons; one being that it's a field that generates a huge amount of terminology and acronyms! I'm here to cover some of the most common acronyms...

Geodatabase vs. Geospatial Database: What’s the Difference?

Jenna Lyons
March 3, 2021 • 13 min

If you’re reading this, know that you aren’t alone in asking this question.

Using Hexagonal Tiling and Hex Grids for Maps

Dale Lutz
February 22, 2021 • 9 min

There’s just no resisting the appeal of the hexagon. They have a couple of significant properties that make them the perfect shape, especially for mapping. Read on to learn why t...

Digital Plan Submissions: How To Build Automated CAD-GIS Workflows

Tiana Warner
May 7, 2020 • 9 min

How to build a service that automatically validates CAD plan submissions and integrates them into your organization’s GIS.

How to Convert CAD to GIS while Preserving Rich Data Structures

Tiana Warner
April 23, 2020 • 6 min

Tips and tutorials for converting CAD to GIS, including how to preserve annotations, symbology, and complex geometries, while adding GIS attributes and spatial context.

How to Convert GIS to CAD while Maintaining Data Quality

Tiana Warner
April 21, 2020 • 6 min

Tips and tutorials to help you convert GIS to CAD, including handling cells/blocks, annotations, symbology, and more. This can apply to alignment sheets, as-builts, and other colla...

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