The following content changes related to ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Engine, and ArcGIS Server development have been made this week.

New article - How to extrude features in globe
Programming language(s): C#
Development platforms: ArcGIS Desktop with 3D Analyst
Extrusion is the process of stretching a flat 2D shape vertically to create a 3D object. It is a simple way to create three-dimensional symbology from two-dimensional features. For example, you can extrude building polygons by a height value to create realistic building shapes. The three basic geometry types—points, lines and polygons—all support extrusion. This article explains the process of extruding a feature layer using different extrusion options in globe. Note: At the publish date, the code fragments in this document are provided in C# only. VB.Net code will be added at a later date.

NIM010762 - Document where temporary rasters are created
Programming language(s): VB6
Development platforms: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Engine
The Working with ArcGIS Spatial Analyst objects article has been updated to document where temporary rasters are created by default and how to control their location using IRasterAnalysisEnvironment.

New sample illustrating animated zooming with dynamic display
Programming language(s): C# or VB.Net
Development platforms: ArcGIS Engine
The sample Dynamic display animated zoom demonstrates using a rubber banding envelope to animate zooming in and out on the map in dynamic mode.

New sample & updated discussion on the EditorTask control in the Web ADF
Programming language(s): C#  or VB.Net
Development platforms: ArcGIS Server
The EditorTask control provides a suite of tools for Web-based editing of feature layers in ArcGIS Server map services. It can be customized and extended to filter attributes, manage tools, handle events during the editing process, and manage panels. Details of the customization options have been added to the EditorTask control discussion topic. In addition, the Common Custom EditorTask sample has been added. This sample illustrates both of the options the EditorTask offers for developing a custom solution:
  1. Using the out-of-the-box EditorTask, add custom functionality by handling EditorTask events in a page.
  2. Create a custom Web control by subclassing the EditorTask and its child controls.