ArcExplorer

ArcExplorer is a lightweight GIS data viewer developed by ESRI. This freely available software offers an easy way to perform a variety of basic GIS functions, including display, query, and data retrieval applications. It can be used on its own with local data sets or as a client to Internet data and map servers.

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With ArcExplorer you can

Freely distribute the ArcExplorer installation and your data CDs so recipients can view your data effectively.

  • Display and query a variety of standard data sources including:


    • ESRI shapefiles
    • ArcInfo coverages
    • Images
    • ArcIMS Services (i.e., Geography Network sources)

  • Pan and zoom through multiple map layers and identify, locate, and query geographic and attribute data.

  • Symbolize your data based on attributes contained in your data layers to create thematic maps.

  • Perform basic spatial analysis tasks on the geographic data, such as selecting and buffering features. Dynamically, view your data in different coordinate systems (with ArcExplorer-Java Edition for Education).