In today’s digital age, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) play an integral role in various fields, from urban planning to environmental conservation. One such area where GIS is proving invaluable is in managing and studying zoo habitats. Zoos often encompass vast areas with diverse habitats for different species, and efficiently navigating and monitoring these spaces is crucial for both animal welfare […]
Genus-Be-Gone: Extracting Species Names with Code
In the field of biology, it’s essential to identify species accurately. While it’s common practice to refer to a species using its full genus and species name, there are situations where it’s necessary to only mention the species name. For example, when labeling a feature such as a plant or animal, it might be unnecessary to include the genus name. […]
You Are Here
Converting decimal degrees to degrees minutes seconds can be a useful way to display geographic coordinates in a more user-friendly format. While decimal degrees are commonly used in GIS, degrees minutes seconds can be more intuitive for non-technical audiences. Luckily, ArcGIS Online offers a powerful scripting language called Arcade that can help you make this conversion easily. In this blog […]
Look There’s a Panda
Web maps are an essential tool for displaying geographic data on a web platform, making it easy to share information with others. However, it can be challenging to determine which web maps are using a specific feature layer in ArcGIS Online (AGOL). This can be especially difficult if there are many web maps and web apps in your AGOL organization. […]
It’s All Related
ArcGIS Online is a powerful platform for creating and sharing maps and spatial data. One of its many features is the ability to relate data between tables within a feature layer. Using an arcade script, you can pull related records from a related table and display them in your webmap or web app. This is useful for showing additional information […]
You blew it up!
TL:DR Summary A letter has been published calling for an immediate pause in training artificial intelligence (AI) systems that are more powerful than GPT-4, stating that AI labs are locked in an out-of-control race to develop ever more powerful digital minds that no one, not even their creators, can understand, predict or reliably control. The letter quotes 18 supporting documents, […]
Greg Brockman @ SXSW
OpenAI Co-founder Greg Brockman talks about ChatGPT, DALL·E, and the impact of generative AI at SXSW 2023. He explains how ChatGPT, an AI chatbot built on top of a large language model called GPT-3, became the fastest-growing application in history, with over 100 million users in two months. Brockman highlights the importance of informing people about the possibilities and limitations […]
More Fun with Labels
Hey there, fellow map enthusiasts! Today, I want to talk about labeling in ArcGIS Online and how it can add a layer of personalization to your maps. Labels are a powerful tool that can be used to provide context and information to your audience, making your maps more engaging and easy to understand. One way to create unique and personalized […]
Smart Stacked Labels in AGOL
Hey there! I want to talk about stacked labels in ArcGIS Online and how they can be a game changer for your web applications. Stacked labels allow you to display multiple attribute values for a feature in a more organized and visually appealing way, making it easier for users to quickly understand what they’re looking at. One way to create […]
Sunday Morning Brunch
For this SMB I wanted to shift to some down beat techno and jazz flute. Zero 7’s Simple Things will awaken your soul and give your step that little lift for the start of the week. Enjoy …