ArcMAP – Introduction

ArcMAP – Introduction

ArcMap is the primary application and interface associated with the ArcGIS software. The

ArcMap application is accessible by clicking on the ArcMap Icon in your Start Menu or as a

desktop short cut

1. Single click the ArcMap icon to open the

software. This will begin a new ArcMap

document. Each ArcMap document has a

.mxd file associated.

Note: your ArcMap session may begin with

a “Getting Started” window. You may

cancel this window, which will start a new

(blank) ArcMap session.

In Figure 2 below we will examine the ArcMap basic interface and explain the various

menu items and features found throughout the viewer interface.

Source: Geographic Information Systems Training Module I through 4 (book)