Well recently I have found myself writing up a few conceptual architecture documents along with some high and low-level architecture documents for clients wanting to make use of ArcGIS Server 9.2. This is actually been pretty cool. Even though it’s documentation I have really been enjoying the architecture side of things. Depending on the client and solution, architecting GIS applications can become pretty complex. As part of our Software Development Lifecycle template we have a section in their which is Definitions, Acronyms, Abbreviations. This is basically a glossary that a reader can refer to...

A addition to the ArcGIS 9.2 Tutorials Library, ESRI has posted a whitepaper covering ArcGIS Desktop Tips And Shortcuts. This is quite a handy document actually. It was just yesterday when I was working with ArcMap and had hundreds of raster images added which made it really slow that I had to make use of some of the shortcuts to get things done. “Summary:This 5×7 trifold brochure includes a selection of time-saving tips and shortcuts for ArcGIS Desktop. This piece is included in the ArcGIS Desktop product box.” As mentioned above this is the electronic version of what’s...

Well it’s finally here. Today we received our office copies of ArcGIS 9.2. This included ArcView 9.2, ArcIMS 9.2 and ArcGIS Server 9.2 and the different editions that go with these. The package titles have changed to reflect the new editions as below: ArcGIS Server 9.2 is shipped on DVD and comes packaged with ArcSDE which is on DVD as well. Included within the package is a holder for ArcGIS Explorer on DVD but this is to be delivered on a later date.   A new edition to the packaging is a ArcGIS 9.2 quick start guide. From the ArcGIS Server package this is a guide for ArcGIS Server, ArcIMS...

What a morning! I wake up to find Microsoft Windows Vista has been released to manufacturing and now I see there is an official notice that ArcGIS 9.2 has been released to manufacturing! Probably the two biggest releases I have been waiting for this year. I guess I can start talking about the bundle of cool features in ArcGIS 9.2 now? I have been slowly waiting for the release so I can start posting material. I will confirm soon as to whether my presentations and demos can be released to the web. I will try and get these up hopefully by the end of the week if I can. David Maguire announced this morning...

I noticed the new announcement on the ESRI Support Centre. It won’t be long now before you will be able to play with all the cool new features of ArcGIS 9.2! Wahoo! “AnnouncementsLast edited November 1, 2006 ArcGIS 9.2 is a full release of ArcGIS Desktop (ArcInfo, ArcEditor, ArcView, and ArcReader), ArcGIS Engine, ArcGIS Server, and ArcIMS. ArcGIS 9.1 users who are current on maintenance will shortly receive ArcGIS 9.2 at no additional cost. ArcGIS 9.2 will ship in the next few weeks.”

These have now been updated on the ESRI Support Centre. I see they came through the ESRI Support Subscription Service. There have been some interesting updates actually. ArcSDEhttp://support.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=downloads.samplesUtilities.viewSample&PID=19&MetaID=588 Note that ArcSDE 8.2 and below is now in retired mode with ArcSDE 8.2 and 9.0 in mature support. Also as of this month 9.1 is now in extended support. ArcGIS Engine Developer Kithttp://support.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=downloads.samplesUtilities.viewSample&PID=79&MetaID=772 ArcGIS Engine...

ESRI announced this a few months ago. With the release of ArcGIS 9.2, they and distributors worldwide will be doing country wide road shows to showcase ArcGIS 9.2. "ESRI is launching a worldwide seminar series in September to introduce the GIS community to ArcGIS 9.2. This is a significant release that focuses on improved usability, stability and performance, user-requested quality improvements, and enhancements across all products." Today we announced that New Zealand has joined this list. "It is my pleasure to announce to you all that Eagle Technology Group Ltd will be hitting...

Well NO official word on this but from my previous posting this morning, you will see in the article titled: Does ESRI Support Microsoft Internet Explorer 7? it mentions that ArcGIS 9.2 has been sent to manufacturing! That posting can be found here: http://se7en.co.nz/cms/scrappad/archive/2006/10/27/Does-ESRI-Support-Microsoft-Internet-Explorer-7_3F00_.aspx I found this information on the ESRI Support Centre website. "ArcGIS 9.2 was sent to manufacturing just prior to the availability of the final IE7 release" I guess ArcGIS 9.2 should be shipping very soon then!...

So over the last few weeks I have been talking about running ArcGIS 9.1 on a VM’s and also talking about Microsoft Windows Vista rc1. Well the other day I finally got around to installing ArcGIS 9.1 on a Windows Vista rc1 VM. So how did it all go? Well firstly I was using ArcEditor single use, so no licence manager. Surprisingly the install was flawless. I had no problems. If you have used Windows Vista before then you will be aware of the UAC. Just something to note. Otherwise everything so far seems to work fine. It’s running quite well actually Just to note ESRI’s official answer...