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 Read More...

While content updates have continued to roll on over the past month, I have not been around to post about them. Hopefully, you'll excuse the delay. Below is a recap of the more signifcant updates made during my absence. Additionally, lots of topics were updated to fix broken links and formatting issues that were noted by EDN readers. These types of updates are not included in the list below.

Enhanced Export topology errors sample
Programming language(s): VB6
Development platforms: ArcGIS Desktop
The Export topology errors sample has been enhanced to work with high precision and File geodatabases. The Export Errors sample can be used to export topology errors and optionally, exceptions, to Shapefile, Personal or File Geodatabase format. Errors can be exported based on three criteria; shape, type of topology rule, or topology rule.

Create and load a personal geodatabase sample updated
Programming language(s): VB6
Development platforms: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Engine 
The Create and load a personal geodatabase sample has been updated to include license initialization as well as minor changes to the way the spatial reference Read More...

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

Updated Merge Network Features sample
Programming language(s): VB6
Development platforms: ArcGIS Desktop
The Merge Network Features sample has been enhanced based on feedback from the ArcGIS Desktop Discussion Forums to support the same functionality that is available in the Merge command contained with the ArcMap Editor.  Specifically, it now allows you to select from which feature the attributes should be retained when the features are merged.

Deploying your custom ArcMap command
Programming language(s): C# or VB.Net
Development platforms: ArcGIS Desktop
You can deploy your ArcMap customization in a number of ways. Read More...

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

Corrected issue in the VB.NET version of the Extensions sample
Programming language(s): VB.Net
Development platforms: ArcGIS Desktop
As noted in this forum post, there is an error in the VB.NET version of the item template for creating an extension within the ArcGIS Visual Studio Integration Framework delivered at 9.2.

This line in the template:
If m_enableState <> 0 Or value = m_enableState Then Exit Property

should be:
If m_enableState <> 0 And value = m_enableState Then Exit Property

If the error is not corrected, you cannot enable your extension in the Tools | Extensions dialog. Read More...

The following content changes related to ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Engine have been made since our last entry in the now-defunct "New on EDN" page (April 2007). All information on new & updated content will be posted on this blog from this date forward Read More...