BANTI GEOG WEEK 4
Chapter 1:
In the first chapter, I learned how to navigate the ArcGIS Pro interface, open projects, and manage layers. Starting with ArcGIS Pro felt overwhelming. There are so many tools, menus, and options that it was easy to get lost. One of my biggest challenges was figuring out how to label a feature class. I spent way some time looking for the labeling tab. Once I found it, I realized that it will take a while to get used to the software. The large number of features makes ArcGIS Pro powerful, but it also means that mastering it takes time and patience. I also learned how important it is to organize layers effectively to avoid clutter, which makes the interface much easier to work with.
Tutorial 1.1
Chapter 2:
This chapter was both exciting and frustrating. Customizing map layers helped me appreciate how much control ArcGIS Pro gives over visualization, but I ran into a roadblock with the Remove Duplicate Labels function. Despite following the instructions carefully, I still saw duplicate labels. I tried adjusting label placement and checking layer properties, but the issue persisted. I suspect it might be related to overlapping features or multiple layers contributing to duplicate labels. This was frustrating as I spent extra time troubleshooting without finding a clear solution. I also learned that symbology can drastically change how data is interpreted—choosing the right colors and classifications makes a huge difference in readability.
Tutorial 2.4
Chapter 3
I found this chapter to be the hardest so far. Editing features required more precision and attention to detail than I expected. I had to redo several steps to get things right, as there were more details in the directions given. Comparing two maps on the same sheet was useful for spotting patterns, but I struggled with some of the alignment and formatting options. One of the most interesting parts was experimenting with dashboards. The ability to publish maps and adjust their visibility settings also made me think about how GIS can be used for collaboration and presentation. Consequently, I found this chapter very useful but also a bit more difficult compared to the previous chapters.