Getting to Know ArcObjects

by Robert Burke, Andrew Arana, Thad Tilton

ArcGIS is the newest and most powerful GIS technology from ESRI, and this comprehensive reference teaches Geographic Information System (GIS) technology users the concepts and methods for its customization. As ArcObjects are the building blocks of COM-based ArcGIS software, GIS professionals are given an introduction to basic object-oriented programming concepts and the classes, properties, and methods that make ArcObjects unique. Also stressed are the use of Visual Basic for Applications and the use of ArcObjects to modify the ArcGIS interface, change its basic operations, and create entirely new functionality. Included are two large-scale, fold-up object diagrams.

436 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2003

Reviews

[Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very helpful for those who already know ArcGIS fairly well and are looking to expand with the capabilities with custom made tools. After going through this book, I was able to build a couple of simple tools and add custom menus without taking any other VBA or GIS programming classes. Now I often use the book as a reference.

[Aaron Pierce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for those who are comfortable with the software. This book helped me create a customized gis product that can be easily updated and maintained