Your ArcGIS Pro Update

Hello everyone! I'm excited to share the latest tools and resources to help you make the most of your experience with ArcGIS?Pro, no matter your expertise level. Read on to learn about the newest features and enhancements, practical tips and tricks, and more.

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Realistically Simulate Flooding in ArcGIS Pro

Flood events pose significant risks to both life and property, making it essential to understand how water flows across different landscapes. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the new flood simulation tool in ArcGIS Pro, which allows you to run interactive tests of various flood scenarios. With this tool, you can explore different conditions, assess data quality, and better understand water behavior in specific environments.

For a deep dive into the science behind this powerful tool, check out our detailed paper. It covers the engineering principles and physics driving the simulations.

Additionally, don't miss the replay of our insightful webinar, where our product experts break down the science and engineering behind flood simulation. In the session, you’ll also get a step-by-step demo on using the new flood simulation layer and learn about exciting future improvements for flood simulations in ArcGIS Pro. Watch the webinar replay below!

Catch Up on What's New in ArcGIS Pro 3.3

The ArcGIS Pro team is getting geared up for the 3.4 release set to come this fall. If you haven't checked out our latest release highlights, now is the time. My personal favorite? Being able to hyperlink text in your layouts and reports. Plus, it’s now so much easier to download feature attachments.

Want the full scoop? Read the blog

Don't feel like reading just yet? No problem. Watch a short video of the release highlights.

Want the full list of features and enhancements? Read our help documentation.

A side note here: Many of our new features are accompanied by ArcGIS Pro Shorts. These are designed to be quick, focused learning videos. New ones are being shared every week, so be sure to follow us on X or join our LinkedIn user group!

Explore ArcGIS for Microsoft Planetary Computer

This one is for my fellow geospatial data geeks. ArcGIS Pro now integrates with Microsoft's Planetary Computer—allowing you to perform large-scale analyses. Whether it's land cover classification or object detection, this setup is a powerhouse for anyone dealing with huge datasets.

Curious? Read more here

Don't feel like reading just yet? No problem. Watch a short demo from our Esri Developer Summit this year.

My Favorite Part of the Esri UC 2024 Plenary

Who doesn’t love the Esri User Conference? If you missed it, you have to catch the replay. We showcased some awesome new capabilities in ArcGIS Pro, including a deep dive into flood simulation (again, yes, I’m obsessed!) and cool projects like detecting climate change impacts on Alaska’s glaciers.

Access Videos in ArcGIS Pro

For those of you using or considering using ArcGIS Image Analyst or ArcGIS AllSource, there’s a new video layer tool to help you integrate video into your analysis. This has massive implications for anyone working with video data!

Check it out

Learning Lounge

How to Choose Colors for Your Maps

If you’ve ever spent way too long figuring out the best colors for your map (guilty!), here’s a quick video blog done by Heather Smith with practical tips for getting it right. Perfect for anyone making maps in ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Online or Both.

Watch the video blog

Display "Quantity by Category" Symbology in ArcGIS Pro

Check out the quantity-by-category symbology introduced with our May release. Learn to classify and visualize your data in ways that make it easier to understand.

Read the how-to blog

A Melange of Maps

Professional cartographer Kenneth Field talks about how important thematic maps are in storytelling. He uses the 2024 UK General Election as an example to show how different map styles can uncover hidden stories in the data. With tips on advanced labeling and symbology, it’s a treasure trove for anyone looking to make their maps pop!

Read the blog

Python + ArcGIS Pro = Workflow Magic

Python can automate so many routine tasks in ArcGIS Pro! Dive into this tutorial series to make your workflows faster and more efficient. If you want to save time and automate your GIS tasks, check this out.

Start the tutorial series

Want to learn more? Just released is the third edition of our most popular book, Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro. The definitive, easy-to-follow guide to writing Python code with spatial data in ArcGIS Pro.

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Christie Roland