Key Features

Using Maplex for ArcGIS in conjunction with one of the ArcGIS Desktop products-ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo-you will have all the tools you need to quickly create high-quality maps.

Rich Rule-Based Label Placement

Maplex for ArcGIS resolves conflicts between text and label placement. Maplex for ArcGIS extends the standard labeling options with advanced rules for label placement. These rules are dynamically applied based on the scale of the map and the features being displayed.

Some of these rules include

• Label offsets
• Stacking
• Curving
• Font reduction
• Customizable abbreviation
• Boundary placement
• Repeated labeling
• Character spacing
• Label overrun on features
• Feature weights
• Boundary weights

Place More and Better Labels

Maplex for ArcGIS takes feature and text attributes from ArcMap and allows you to control text placement by providing additional label placement options. Using an advanced conflict detection algorithm, Maplex for ArcGIS can place a larger number of labels in appropriate locations.
Integration With ArcGIS Desktop

Integration with ArcGIS Desktop

Because Maplex for ArcGIS generates standard ArcMap labels, these labels can be saved just like standard labels. First, they can be saved as dynamic labels in a map that can be viewed by anyone with ArcView. These labels could also be saved as text graphics in the map, allowing you to publish it with ArcGIS Publisher so the map and text could be viewed by anyone with the free ArcReader application. Labels could also be saved in a geodatabase, so anyone in your organization could quickly take advantage of text placement generated from Maplex for ArcGIS. With ArcEditor or ArcInfo, you can create feature-linked geodatabase annotation from Maplex for ArcGIS labels. Feature-linked geodatabase annotation can not only be viewed by anyone with ArcView, but it also automatically updates as the location and attributes of your features change.

Produce Clearer Maps

Maplex for ArcGIS works together with ArcMap symbology to produce high-quality cartographic maps. If you produce high-quality, annotated maps, these tools will save you many hours of intensive manual text placement time.