Talk:ArcGIS

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[edit] ArcGIS as an upgrade for ArcView 3.2?

How much does ArcGIS exactly cost? i believe it just states that it is expensive.

Rcc105 is correct about ArcGIS 8.1, as the first true version. ArcMap 8.0 wasn't the complete suite of ArcGIS components.

As for ArcView 3.2, it is still supported. But ArcGIS Desktop 9.1 is the latest Desktop GIS package offered by ESRI. It is considered an 'upgrade', with expanded capabilities. ArcGIS Desktop is available at "three functional levels: (1) ArcView (2) ArcEditor (3) ArcInfo. But, it's not ArcView 3.2 that you get — you get ArcView 9.1. --Aude 21:04, 10 November 2005 (UTC)

I still contend ArcGIS 8.1+ with a ArcView license should not be presented as the upgrade or replacement for ArcView GIS 3.3. Many functions of ArcView GIS 3.3 are not available in any level of the ArcGIS product line and many third party programs (extensions and scripts) are only available for the 3.x product line. ArcView GIS 3.3 is still for sale and I have heard rumors that a 3.4 version is coming out. --Rcc105 21:42 10 November 2005 (UTC)

You make good points, that ArcGIS 8.1 isn't backwards compatible; thus, renders ArcView 3.2 scripts and extentions incompatible with ArcGIS 8.1+. I have updated the article to try to explain these important points. --Aude 23:56, 10 November 2005 (UTC)

If you've shelled out for Spatial Analyst, there's a function that imports Arc3 models, allegedly.

Do you think adding something about Model Builder is worthwhile? It more or less dovetails with the mention of Python and the other COM scripting, and I found it to be one of the best additions in Arc 9. The ability to "flowchart" a set of procedures (and optionally dump it out to s script and code in the ability to iterate) was a major improvement, especially for folks who don't have the knowledge to sit down and code up something from scratch. -- JoelCFC25 21:51, 15 March 2006 (UTC)

Does something need adding to mention "ArcMap", as I have added to the ESRI page, this is the name on the application that users open to get their desktop mapping, and the name on the splash screen. It is confusing to say the least. I have 5 ArcEditor licences, but they came in a box that said ArcGIS and create icons that say ArcMap - I have got my head round it, but when intriducing a new package to my users, I have had to be very careful which term to use - they see ArcMap and nothing eles (I'm mean and I don't give them ArcCat unless really needed))--C Hawke 19:53, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

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