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NITF for ArcGIS for Linux Server 10.1 SP1 – Now available

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NITF for ArcGIS for Linux Server lets you directly view and write NITF data within ArcGIS. The U.S. Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certifies the extension to complexity level (C-Level) 7, the highest level of compliance. The extension also allows … Continue reading

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A quicker and easier way to change the raster color ramp

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Traditionally, if you want to change the color ramp for raster layer, you would need to open up Properties window and then navigate to the Symbology tab.  Then you change the color ramp, and hit OK to persist it.  This … Continue reading

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Why are some processes grayed out in the Image Analysis window?

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The Processing pane on the Image Analysis window contains various tools that can instantaneously process your data on-the-fly.  However not all of the button are active all of the time.  This is because each tool is dependent on the layers … Continue reading

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Is your mosaic dataset doing okay?

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Is there something wrong with your mosaic dataset?  Or are you wondering if it can be optimized? Have you tried analyzing your mosaic dataset?

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Identical classified rendering for all your raster tiles

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Do you have several raster layers that you want to display with the exact same classified symbology? You may want to do this, so that your raster tiles look seamless. However the effort to change the class breaks and color … Continue reading

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Super-Fast, Server-Side Raster Analysis on the Web (APL re-post)

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Here is a link to an Applications Prototype Lab (APL) blog post in case you missed it.  This blog shows you chained raster functions doing server-side analysis in a web application.

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Raster Survey – The Cloud and Imagery Use

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Here are a couple questions that some of our Imagery Team members were curious about.  Please feel free to use the “Comments” section to post your answers.  Thank you!

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The Interactive Histogram Stretch Tool

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The Interactive Histogram Stretch tool can be found on the Image Analysis window. It allows you to set the minimum and maximum histogram values for each band. By adjusting the tails of the histograms you can adjust how the curve … Continue reading

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Table or Raster Data – which Raster Type is correct for a derived mosaic dataset

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A derived mosaic dataset is a mosaic dataset that is created from adding other mosaic datasets into it. When populating a derived mosaic dataset, it is okay to use either the Raster Dataset or Table as your raster type. The … Continue reading

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Meet the Raster Team at the 2013 Esri Developer Summit

If you are planning on attending the 2013 Esri Developer Summit in Palm Springs, please come and meet the Raster development team! Here are several presentations and events you can come meet us:

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