Recently, I saw a question come across one of the many GIS email lists I am on asking about whether or not the spelling sensitivity setting in an Address Locator also worked with addresses located using names and a Place Name Alias table in ArcGIS. This question intrigued me because though I have done my share of geocoding over the years, I have not used place name aliases much. I was unsure how this would work so I decided to do some testing. Click here to find out more
Tripp Corbin, CFM, MCP, GISP CEO eGIS Associates, Inc.Geocoding – Place Name Alias Tables and Spelling Sensitivity
Posted by trippcor on May 31, 2012
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November Meeting Date Change
Posted by pdusers on May 22, 2012
By consensus at the last quarterly meeting of the Pee Dee GIS Users group, the November meeting date has been moved to after the Thanksgiving holiday from the 21st to the 28th. RSVP’s will be sent as usual in advance of the meeting as a reminder.
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Excel Spreadsheets and ArcGIS
Posted by trippcor on May 18, 2012
Microsoft Excel is an amazing tool that allows users to store information, perform calculations, link data, and a more. This tool is used by multiple professions and practices in support of day to day tasks to store critical and useful information. As a result GIS users often need to make use of data stored in Excel Spreadsheets to perform their daily duties.
While an Excel spreadsheet can act similar to a traditional database, it is not. A spreadsheet allows users to perform functions within, such as assign equations to individual cells or records, which are not allowed in a database. This additional functionality often causes problems when a GIS User tries to integrate spreadsheets into their workflows and analysis within Esri’s ArcGIS platform. To be successful, they must be aware of the limitations.
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IT Courses specifically for GIS
Posted by trippcor on May 15, 2012
IT skills are becoming more critical to maintaining and managing a GIS with the expansion of server, web and mobile technologies. eGIS Associates, in partnership with Microstaff IT, have developed a series of IT classes specifically focusing on skills and knowledge needed by GIS Manangers and Database Administrators. Course topics include basic networking, Windows Server 2008, Internet Information Server and SQL Server.
So far we have developed four courses which include:
- Network Infastructure 1: Intro to networking basics for GIS Users
- Network Infrastructure 2: Windows Server & Internet Information Server (IIS)
- SQL Server 1: Managing & maintaining data in Microsoft SQL Server
- SQL Server 2: Installing & Configuring SQL Server
We will be offering these as online Instructor Led Courses. Those in the Columbia South Carolina area will also have the option to attend the courses at MicroStaff IT’s facilty. In addition we will also be holding traditional GIS training classes at this location. Please check our current training schedule for a complete list of upcoming classes.
Tripp Corbin, CFM, GISP eGIS Associates, Inc. www.egisassociates.com
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2013 NC GIS Conference – February 7-8, 2013 – Save the Dates
Posted by Crystine on March 22, 2012
The 2013 NC GIS Conference will be held February 7-8, 2013 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Carolina URISA will again sponsor workshops on Wed February 6. Please mark your calendars.
Planning is underway but registration fees have not been established and the web site is not yet live. The conference Executive Committee will announce fees as soon as possible. The Sheraton Hotel in Raleigh will be the conference hotel and is offering rooms for $99 for singles/doubles.
We look forward to seeing you at the 13th NC GIS Conference.
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