Chapter 7
- This chapter explains how 3D and extended reality (XR)—including VR, AR, and MR—make GIS more intuitive and immersive by representing the world in three dimensions. In ArcGIS, 3D web maps are called web scenes, which use various scene layer types created through tools such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Drone2Map. The chapter introduces key 3D concepts and their relevance to emerging fields like the metaverse, indoor GIS, urban planning, and AEC. It also covers how to build web scenes in Scene Viewer, apply thematic and realistic 3D symbols, and edit feature layers that use z-values for elevation. Tutorials guide readers through exploring scene layers, configuring 3D symbols, and creating interactive, spatially accurate web scenes.
- A way to use the tutorial for a real world appllication would be to map out certain areas so businesses are able to see how they would look if they moved into a location or how a theme park could plan its layout for a new location.