Getting to Know ArcObjects (With CD-ROM) (Paperback)

by Robert Burke (Author), Andrew Arana (Author)

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Product Description
ArcGIS is the newest and most powerful GIS technology from ESRI, and this comprehensive reference teaches Geographic Information System (GIS) technology users the concepts and methods for its customization. As ArcObjects are the building blocks of COM-based ArcGIS software, GIS professionals are given an introduction to basic object-oriented programming concepts and the classes, properties, and methods that make ArcObjects unique. Also stressed are the use of Visual Basic for Applications and the use of ArcObjects to modify the ArcGIS interface, change its basic operations, and create entirely new functionality.

*NOTE* The book will not be published with a 180-day version of ArcView 8.1. It will include a CD with data needed to complete the exercises. The customer must own a licensed copy of ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo 8.3 or higher to run the exercises.

About the Author
Robert Burkeis an ESRI instructors. He lives in Redlands, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 436 pages
• Publisher: ESRI Press; 1st edition (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158948018X
• ISBN-13: 978-1589480186
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.4 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #147,893 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars definitely a good start!, November 18, 2003

By	Tiffany Norman (Nevada City, CA USA) - See all my reviews

Good place to start on ArcObjects. It primarily deals with the designing of interfaces, rather than using the commands for automation. Good intro to the concepts of the ArcMap Object model, properties, methods, and events...there's even a little blurb or cursors. Covers a little of ArcCatalog, too. Note: ArcTools DOES NOT follow the ArcObject Model...so if you are looking for properties, methods and events pertaining to this, I guess wait 'til ArcGIS 9. Also, there are no scripting cabilities similar to AML...you'll have to wait 'til ArcGIS 9, where python is used as the scripting language to replace AML. Also, does not address OOP concepts on the GeoDatabase model very much...but this book is definately better than Getting to Know ArcGIS

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners.., January 23, 2004

By	Charles Pinney (Boone, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm using this book for a lab section of GeoComputation, and after working through the first few exercises and looking through the rest of the book, I am impressed.

The CD included with the book contains all of the data you'll need to complete the exercises. I found Burke's writing to be fluid and insightful. Each chapter begins with a good overview and background of what will be done. There are many diagrams, as well, so you can see the expected results.

This isn't a programming book in the C++ range. It is a book detailing how to customize and make ArcView 8.x work for you using Visual Basic for Applications. Recommended. Enjoy

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book for learning ArcObjects, July 29, 2005

By	"darren_from_calgary" (Calgary, Alberta) - See all my reviews

As the title suggests, this book is devoted to teaching the basics of programming with ArcObjects, and it does an outstanding job. Previous reviewers have summarized the book well, although I do think that some had more advanced expectations, even though the title of the book makes it clear that it only covers introductory material.

Overall, what impressed me most was Burke's exceptional ability to take complex concepts (like interface-based programming) and explain them in a clear and concise manner. The writing is impeccable, and I found very few flaws in the book, which is incredibly uncommon for computer books. Obviously, a great deal of care and attention went into the preparation of this book. The reader won't be disappointed.

I currently own every ArcObjects book in print, and in my opinion, this is the ONLY book useful for those trying to learn ArcObjects. Highly recommended.