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When was ArcGIS first released?
When was ArcGIS first released?
Which software eventually superseded ArcGIS Desktop?
Which software eventually superseded ArcGIS Desktop?
What was the programming library for developers developed by Esri?
What was the programming library for developers developed by Esri?
Which version of ArcGIS combined the visual user-interface aspect of ArcView GIS 3.x interface with some of the power from the Arc/INFO version 7.2 workstation?
Which version of ArcGIS combined the visual user-interface aspect of ArcView GIS 3.x interface with some of the power from the Arc/INFO version 7.2 workstation?
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What decision did Esri make in January 1997 regarding its GIS software platform?
What decision did Esri make in January 1997 regarding its GIS software platform?
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Study Notes
ArcGIS History
- ArcGIS was first released in 1999.
Software Evolution
- ArcGIS Pro eventually superseded ArcGIS Desktop.
Development Resources
- Esri developed a programming library for developers, called ArcPy.
Version Features
- ArcGIS 8 combined the user-friendly interface of ArcView GIS 3.x with the powerful capabilities of Arc/INFO version 7.2 workstation.
Business Decisions
- In January 1997, Esri decided to unify its GIS software platform.
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Description
Test your knowledge about the history and development of the ArcGIS software family, including its transition from ARC/INFO to ArcGIS Desktop and then to ArcGIS Pro. Learn more about the evolution of Esri's geographic information system software.
