ArcPad Bootcamp™
Immediately become productive with ArcPad 8’s core functions with hands-on field and office exercises. Dig into the new ArcGIS Desktop data management tools and enhance your field experience with cartographic quality Tele Atlas StreetMap data and tools. Learn how to use ArcPad Studio to create custom toolbars, data entry forms, and task lists, tailored to your specific projects and workflows – all with no programming required.
The 2-day ArcPad Bootcamp™ teaches critical ArcPad field GIS data collection and mapping skills regardless of which PDA/GPS system you currently use or plan to use. You will learn the following and more:
- ArcPad 8 fundamentals including core concepts, tools, and functions of ArcPad.
- Configure your base tools and toolbars and arrange them for maximum productivity.
- Start your project quickly, including tapping into readily available background data.
- Configure ArcPad to work with YOUR GPS device.
- Collect GPS data in our hands-on data capture field sessions.
- Link photos to your GIS features in the field.
- Learn the basics of data check out and check in workflows using the ArcPad 8 Data Manager extension.
- Step into customization. Create project specific tools and toolbars, data entry and query forms, and task lists using ArcPad Studio 8.
Upcoming Workshops
January 21-22: ArcPad Studio with Enterprise Management Tricks & Tips in Portland, OR at the Metro Regional Center
This 2 day class is a must for ArcPad power users and Mobile GIS administrators wanting to maximize the success of their Mobile GIS projects by harnessing the customization capabilities of ArcPad 8.
February 11-12: ArcPad 8 Bootcamp in Seattle, WA at the King County GIS Center
This 2-day hands-on ArcPad 8 Bootcamp™ is a must for new ArcPad users or users migrating to ArcPad 8. It is also great for GIS administrators who manage and support field crews using ArcPad.