5 Questions
When was ArcGIS first released?
1999
Which software eventually superseded ArcGIS Desktop?
ArcGIS Pro
What was the programming library for developers developed by Esri?
MapObjects
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?
ArcMap 8.0
What decision did Esri make in January 1997 regarding its GIS software platform?
Revamp its GIS software platform and create a single integrated software architecture
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- ArcGIS Pro eventually superseded ArcGIS Desktop.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.
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.
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