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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>ArcGIS Pro 1.4 is now here and it represents possibly its biggest releases since Esri first introduced it. This new version goes a long way to put ArcGIS Pro on par with ArcMap and ArcCatalog for core functionality. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Now that ArcGIS Pro has most of the core functionality found in ArcMap and ArcCatalog plus tools that are only in ArcGIS Pro, expect Esri to really start pushing users to start transitioning to ArcGIS Pro. If you look at their website, ArcGIS Pro has now replaced ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap & ArcCatalog) for desktop GIS. Expect their training offerings to start shifting to ArcGIS Pro. So now is the time to really start looking at if, when and why you might want to begin migrating to ArcGIS Pro. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Benefits of ArcGIS Pro<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>So why should you consider migrating to ArcGIS Pro? Aside from the fact that Esri will soon be pushing you to do so, there are many benefits ArcGIS Pro brings to the table. Here are a few key benefits we have found:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Fully 64 bit enabling ArcGIS Pro to take full advantage of modern hardware including more than 4 GB RAM, Multi-core processors, Graphics Processors, and graphics RAM<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Native Support for both 2D and 3D Maps<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Intuitive and modern ribbon interface<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Faster geoprocessing<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Multiple ways to automate and streamline processes<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Python Scripts<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Models<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Tasks<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Arcade<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Improved iteration with ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Increased support for raster and lidar analysis<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Support for multiple maps and layouts in a single project<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Improved support for UAVs and UAS<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>.Net Development Environment <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Multiple Licensing options<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>What's New in 1.4<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>So, what are some of the big improvements you will find in ArcGIS Pro 1.4? This release includes a lot of tools many of us have been waiting on to put ArcGIS Pro on par with the core functionality found in ArcMap. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Here are some of the new tools and functionality we believe are key that you will find in this release of ArcGIS Pro.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Georeferencing of CAD and Imagery<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Use of Grids and Graticule <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Production of georeferenced ortho products from UAVs, satellites, and aerial photos<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Create and manage topologies <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>New CAD tools tab<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Support for Alternate City names as well as street names when geocoding<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Register views with enterprise geodatabases<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Support for both LAS and ZLAS files<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Align Features tool added<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>Create Multipatch features<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'>New Pipeline Extension<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For a complete list of what has been added to ArcGIS Pro 1.4 go to <a href="http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/get-started/whats-new-in-arcgis-pro.htm">http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/get-started/whats-new-in-arcgis-pro.htm</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have not looked at ArcGIS Pro yet, then you might want to with this new version. Esri has said they are no longer focusing on development for ArcMap or ArcCatalog. Their focus for new desktop functionality is all on ArcGIS Pro. While ArcMap will be around for a few more years (anywhere from 2 to 7 depending on who you ask), ArcGIS Pro is the future of desktop GIS in the Esri world.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>eGIS has begun offering training classes on ArcGIS Pro. We have four courses currently including:<o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><a href="https://squareup.com/store/egisassociates/item/learning-arcgis-pro">Learning ArcGIS Pro 1: Fundamentals</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><a href="http://www.egisassociates.com/learning-arcgis-pro-2-analysis-automation-sharing.html">Learning ArcGIS Pro 2: Analysis, Automation and Sharing</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><a href="https://squareup.com/store/egisassociates/item/introduction-to-programming-arcgis-pro-with-python">Introduction to Programming ArcGIS Pro with Python</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><a href="https://squareup.com/store/egisassociates/item/intermediate-arcgis-pro-programming-with-python">Intermediate Programming ArcGIS Pro with Python</a><o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal>Go to our training schedule to see a when these courses are currently being offered and how to register - <a href="http://www.egisassociates.com/training_schedule.html">http://www.egisassociates.com/training_schedule.html</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will be migrating all our current ArcGIS Desktop classes over to ArcGIS Pro this year. 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