Week 2 - Geoprocessing in Arc

GIS 4102

 

 

 

This week we worked on ModelBuilder and the functionality of it within ArcGIS.  We also exported Python script from ModelBuilder as well.  These functions were saved within Toolboxes and then compressed to be shared with others.

 

In the above image, I utilized data provided to create a model that would select all the soils that were considered "Not Prime Farmland" and with those results erase portions of the basin shapefile so that the remaining shape excluded those areas identified as "Not Prime Farmland". 

 

Week 2 really expanded my knowledge on ModelBuilder and the capabilities it has within ArcGIS to allow me to return results.  It also gave me my first opportunity to create a working GIS script and generate output from geoprocessing tools.



Intro to Python - Week 1
GIS 4102
 

 

 

The first week of the summer semester at UWF begins with my introduction to Python.  Python is both a scripting language as well as a programming language; however for this class we will be focusing in on the scripting aspect of things.  Our first module provided me with a script that can seen in the screenshot above.  Its results can be seen on top of the scripting window and after being run, created a series of folders that we will be utilizing in the GIS Programming course this semester. 

 

With the script loaded I ran it by clicking on the running man icon, although I could have pressed ctrl-r or browsed to the function by going to File and selecting Run.  The process ran and created the desired output.  In the interactive window I saw that the script was completed as it displayed a text message saying "Process Complete"

 

The use of hotkeys can also speed up the process of writing script.  I am going to make a concerted effort to identify commonly used feature hotkeys for the Python window interfaces used in this semester.

Final Project

GIS 4043/L

 

 

 

For our final project in the Intro to GIS Class I was tasked with taking on the role of a GIS analyst working with Florida Power and Light (FPL).  The task was to analyze and determine a number of factors in regards to the Bobwhite-Manatee Transmission Line Project.  Among these analyses was to determine the environmental impact, parcel and homes affected as well as schools and daycare centers.  Finally we were also tasked with identifying the length of the preferred corridor and providing a cost analysis.  The following links are to the presentation as well as the slide by slide commentary.

 

 

Presentation 

 

Step by Step Commentary