Accessing OS Open Zoomstack Vector Tiles in ArcGIS

Building multiscale basemaps can be very challenging when you have to integrate different datasets into a consistent map base. OS have started an Open Zoomstack trial to explore ways to make this easier. One of the options available is a vector tile service and a set of styling options to accompany this. Read on to discover how to make use of this tile service

Visualising Lightning: an exercise in aggregating data

I received some interesting data from the Met Office - lightning strike locations for the UK and Ireland. Given a new set of data there is a common process that I work through to arrive at the final map.

Tons of new features in ArcGIS Pro 2.2

The latest update for ArcGIS Pro has now arrived. This most recent update has many new advances to put a spring in your step, and we don’t want you to miss out on these exciting features.

When a single map isn’t enough…

At our annual conference, Ken Field presented on thematic map design. Ken describes himself as a professional ‘cartonerd’ and is part of Esri’s cartography team, having moved to sunnier climes. For those of us that missed his talk, I’m delighted to be able to share his insight in this guest blog.

Using The Living Atlas across ArcGIS

We’ve been adding lots of content into The Living Atlas but there have also been changes in the ArcGIS Platform that make working with the data even easier. I thought I'd share the different options.

ArcGIS is an API

Most organisations using ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise have no idea they already have a rich modern API on to their data and services. Many in the public sector have active Open Data programmes working out how to publish their Open Data (spatial and non-spatial) over an API - without being aware they are already doing it!

What could this mean for you organisation?

Top 10 Things You Can Do Better in ArcGIS Pro!

Have you thought about moving on from ArcMap? ArcGIS Pro has been designed to help you work more efficiently and a lot faster.  With suggestions from the Esri UK team, this post will count you through the top ten things that you can do better in ArcGIS Pro. 

ArcGIS Pro 2.1 brings a blizzard of new features

The latest update for ArcGIS Pro, Esri’s flagship desktop application has arrived. With so many new features, even the most observant eye might miss some of the exciting advances that have been made in this most recent update. This blog will take you through my selection of the new tool developments and features in ArcGIS Pro 2.1.

Enhanced Mapping with Arcade

Arcade is a simple expression language that was introduced into the ArcGIS Platform at the end of 2016. It can be used to configure symbology, labelling and pop-ups and makes expressions portable across the ArcGIS Platform. 

A Bridge to R

The R-ArcGIS bridge lets you combine the strengths of the R statistical modelling package with ArcGIS. Whether you are a user of both systems or you work with colleagues that use R there is a workflow that can extend your analysis and visualisation options.