Esri ArcGIS Maps for Creative Cloud Extension

Course details

Find out how to create vector-based, pixel-based, data-driven maps inside Illustrator and Photoshop using the ArcGIS Maps for Creative Cloud extension from Esri. Instructor Tony Harmer demonstrates how to acquire and install the extension, create an account, and open the extension from within the apps. He shows how to find and import a map, work with the layers, sync data, and change the style and appearance. Plus, Tony explains the limitations and capabilities of different options available for the extension.

Topics include:
- Creating a map with ArcGIS
- Understanding extents and scale
- The Mapboards window
- Synced layers in Illustrator and Photoshop
- Building styles
- Swapping default symbols
- Optimizing data
- Outlining the concept
- Preparing data

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - The Esri ArcGIS Maps extension for Adobe CC
02 - About Maps for Creative Cloud
03 - Installing Maps for Creative Cloud
04 - Creating an ArcGIS account
05 - Maps in Illustrator and Photoshop
06 - About the exercise files

1. The Mapboards Window

07 - What is the Mapboards window
08 - Creating the map extents
09 - Changing the level of detail
10 - Importing an extent

2. The Compilation Window

11 - Changing the basemap
12 - Adding content layers
13 - Organising content layers
14 - Changing styles
15 - Managing labels
16 - Viewing attributes
17 - Syncing your map

3. Working with Data

18 - Adding places from a file
19 - Adding shapes from a file

4. More on M4CC

20 - Exploring the settings
21 - The limitations of free
22 - Fantasy maps

Conclusion

23 - Next steps