Esri ArcGIS Maps for Creative Cloud Extension

Esri ArcGIS Maps for Creative Cloud Extension

1h 18mIntermediate2020-03-03

Authors

Tony Harmer

Tony Harmer

Educator, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite Master

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

Skills covered

Creative CloudGISAdobeAECData ScienceOne-Off

Concepts

Introduction

  • The Esri ArcGIS Maps extension for Adobe CC
  • About Maps for Creative Cloud
  • Installing Maps for Creative Cloud
  • Creating an ArcGIS account
  • Maps in Illustrator and Photoshop
  • About the exercise files

The Mapboards Window

  • What is the Mapboards window
  • Creating the map extents
  • Changing the level of detail
  • Importing an extent

The Compilation Window

  • Changing the basemap
  • Adding content layers
  • Organising content layers
  • Changing styles
  • Managing labels
  • Viewing attributes
  • Syncing your map

Working with Data

  • Adding places from a file
  • Adding shapes from a file

More on M4CC

  • Exploring the settings
  • The limitations of free
  • Fantasy maps

Conclusion

  • Next steps
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