shrug-l: ArcGIS Pro 2.5 has been released. What's new in this release?

[Tripp Corbin]

Hello everyone,
Esri has launched a new version of ArcGIS Pro, 2.5. This new version
contains many improvements which I think you all might find useful. In
general terms, ArcGIS Pro has achieved about 95% functionality equality
with ArcMap and ArcCatalog. In some areas, ArcGIS Pro has surpassed ArcMap,
such as raster and lidar capabilities and in some areas it is still behind
such as Map Annotation and Graphics.

So back to the main question. What new capabilities does this newest
release bring to the table? Here are a few highlights which I think many of
us will benefit from.

   1. ArcGIS Notebooks are now integrated into ArcGIS Pro so that you can
   perform analysis and view results. Click here
   <https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/arcpy/get-started/pro-notebooks.htm> to
   learn more about ArcGIS Notebooks.
   2. You can now create Network Datasets from inside ArcGIS Pro using the
   Create Network Dataset geoprocessing tool as long as you have the Network
   Analyst Extension. In the past either the Network dataset had to be created
   in ArcMap or already exist.
   3. ArcGIS Pro now allows you to create, manage and sync replicated
   databases. This new capability in ArcGIS Pro is supported through new
   geoprocessing tools (create replicas, manage replicas and synchronize
   changes) as well as a new context menu.
   4. ArcGIS Pro now allows you to export to Adobe Illustrator with the AIX
   (Adobe Illustrator Exchange) file.
   5. Chart Symbology type has been added to ArcGIS Pro. This works the
   same way it does in ArcMap. You can create pie, bar and stacked bar chart
   symbology.
   6. Feature Binning has been improved in this release. It appears
   immediately after being enabled. No longer requiring you to remove and
   re-add the layer. ArcGIS Pro also honors this ability on map services.
   7. Two new 3D system styles have been added, 3D Infrastructure and 3D
   Recreation. Several new symbols have also been added to existing styles as
   well such as several crosshatch symbols, Cropland, Sand, Swamp, Fire
   Hydrant, bike rack, fountains and more.
   8. Overall performance has been improved as well. Symbol changes,
   snapping, selections and identifying all appear to run faster. This is also
   impacted by your hardware resources. Remember ArcGIS Pro does require much
   beefer hardware to run effectively.
   9. Pop-up windows are not supported in the Catalog View
   10. A Find and Replace tool has been added to the Table view window.
   Also you can freeze one or more columns in the table view like you can in
   Excel.
   11. Image attachments can now be added to ArcGIS Pro reports.
   12. You now have the ability to either run Geoprocessing tools
   immediately or schedule them to run later.
   13. Utility Networks are now supported in a File Geodatabase. This is
   referred to as the single-user model. Click here
   <https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/help/data/utility-network/utility-network-vocabulary.htm#GUID-2A0FFDE4-03A2-4387-8742-27D8109324ED>
to
   learn more about this new model.

As I mentioned these are just a few of the enhancements Esri has made to
this new version of ArcGIS Pro. As with any new version, I encourage you to
test it thoroughly before putting it to your main production environment.
For a complete list of all the new capabilities you can go to -
https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/get-started/whats-new-in-arcgis-pro.htm

Tripp Corbin, MCP, GISP
Manager
eGIS Associates (a part of the Davey Resource Group)
tcorbin at egisassociates.com or tripp.corbin at davey.com
678-710-9710 Ext 0021
www.egisassociates.com

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