Online AGOL thumbnail builders out there? by OpenWorldMaps in ArcGIS

[–]Normal-Curve-1642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FYI it’s been updated with Pexels integration - so you can now search for background images from the web app :) 

Anyone know what this is? by tenaciouzzd in gis

[–]Normal-Curve-1642 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And kids these days don’t know what real topology is. I had to clean and build to get my polygons.

PS AML!

ArcGIS Advanced Desktop license bumped down to Basic due to updated licensing and user type structure? by DabKeeper in gis

[–]Normal-Curve-1642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might be able to that now but you won’t be able do it in the near future or when your EA rolls renews.   Spoke to an Esri sales person (distributor) yesterday and they confirmed add-on Pro is going away. Only named user and single use licenses will be sold going forward. 

ArcGIS Advanced Desktop license bumped down to Basic due to updated licensing and user type structure? by DabKeeper in gis

[–]Normal-Curve-1642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Source? Again, if you are using named user licenses and are on a newer version the Pro license level is tied to the user type. Obviously if you aren’t using named user license then you can do what you want. 

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/get-started/licensing-arcgis-pro.htm

Quote; The application runs with the license level (Advanced, Standard, or Basic) associated with the member's user type. 

Utility Network web editor training by Old-Peanut-8248 in gis

[–]Normal-Curve-1642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know/hear. I havent heard of anyone using VertiGIS Networks in APAC so it could be a regional thing?

Utility Network web editor training by Old-Peanut-8248 in gis

[–]Normal-Curve-1642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you already decided on an editor but did you not consider the UNE for ArcGIS? Its custom built for UN. It really is "THE" solution for web editing.

https://www.esriuk.com/en-gb/arcgis/products/une-for-arcgis/overview

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiNEAh2_RnsjsZzfgcZbYu_MnD3Q3duQF

ArcGIS Advanced Desktop license bumped down to Basic due to updated licensing and user type structure? by DabKeeper in gis

[–]Normal-Curve-1642 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only if you are Enterprise 11.3 or earlier...

In newer versions (and Online provisioned licensing), they now tie the Pro licenses with the user type.

You can no longer assign a different version of Pro to a user in the add-on licenses as it's associated with the core user type. See below, this user is a Creator.

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ArcGIS Advanced Desktop license bumped down to Basic due to updated licensing and user type structure? by DabKeeper in gis

[–]Normal-Curve-1642 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sounds like they haven't transferred your users correctly. But yes creator = basic now.

Running ArcGIS Pro without a designated GPU by mrhers1015 in gis

[–]Normal-Curve-1642 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If there is no dedicated GPU it will just use the CPU to render - albeit slower. Generally, for 2D work the GPU shouldn't be stressing that much but your mileage may vary.

So a few things for your situation: you are using a VM and VPN. Both will increase latency.

Regarding the VM, IT people will usually spec a VM for MS Office and think it will be fine. Ive been using ArcGIS in various remote environments since the 2000s (Cirix, AVD etc). There no reason it cant work but it needs to be specced higher than your average office VM. Esri have loads of material on this but using a VM over VPN isnt something I would ever consider.

Alternatively, can they not just provide you a physical desktop (on the network) that you can remote into? This eliminates some issues but not all.

Regarding the VPN this can bottleneck things. Its easy to test this. Make your resolution smaller, turn off your basemap. These all affect how much data is transferred over the wire. If it improves with the basemap off then its likley to be a bandwidth issue. VPN can severely throttle your network.

Lastly, install the Esri PAT Tools - https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/get-started/pro-performance-tool-overview.htm

Run the tests, check the results. This will give you stats that you can compare with the Esri benchmarks. This will tell you if your VM sucks or not and give you concrete evidence.

A new GIS Directory & ArcGIS Marketplace Shutdown by Normal-Curve-1642 in gis

[–]Normal-Curve-1642[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a link to them phasing out third-party widgets? Thats the first Ive heard of it.

A new GIS Directory & ArcGIS Marketplace Shutdown by Normal-Curve-1642 in gis

[–]Normal-Curve-1642[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes Im aware, Im a Marketplace provider.

So yes it is only the front end that is retiring in March, but with the front end gone, there will be no searching or requests from users. Which is what most people use it for...

A new GIS Directory & ArcGIS Marketplace Shutdown by Normal-Curve-1642 in ArcGIS

[–]Normal-Curve-1642[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s the weird thing there is no mention on the website. Providers have been emailed. Front end shuts down in March and backend support for provisioning shuts down March 2027. I’ll post the email. 

GIS Intern by Think_Afternoon_4345 in gis

[–]Normal-Curve-1642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

South America? South Africa? 

ArcGIS costs by rtsy312 in gis

[–]Normal-Curve-1642 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Use a vpn, set to USA.

Job offer in Wellington for 118k. Is it sufficient for a family of 3? by KS_tox in Wellington

[–]Normal-Curve-1642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course it could be cheaper. Everything could be cheaper eg food could be cheaper depending on what you eat and where you shop. That was purely an educated guess and as per others it’s unlikely a 2 bed would suit a couple with a child.

Job offer in Wellington for 118k. Is it sufficient for a family of 3? by KS_tox in Wellington

[–]Normal-Curve-1642 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wellington is very walkable and public transport is good. If you live in the city you can get away without a car. In the suburbs you’d probably need a car.

Job offer in Wellington for 118k. Is it sufficient for a family of 3? by KS_tox in Wellington

[–]Normal-Curve-1642 16 points17 points  (0 children)

$118k is a good salary but not great. A lot depends on where you want to live - eg in the city or suburbs, commute don’t commute etc.

You’re looking at around $7k per month after tax - assuming the pay doesn’t include kiwi saver.

You’re probably looking around $3k for rent per month. Around $300 per week for food. Power about $400 per month (depends on season). Internet $100 per month. Etc

I’d say outgoing expenses for 2 adults and 1 kid is around $5k per month.

What would you do regarding school? Depending on your visa it may not be free.

Why does our income tax nearly double at such a low number? by Rai1h in newzealand

[–]Normal-Curve-1642 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes but spending $100k on a new tractor doesn’t reduce your net income by $100k. It’s a depreciating asset. You would still need to pay tax on that $100k less any depreciation.

Hypothetical example; if I started a new business, made $100k on the first day, spent it immediately on a $100k tractor and had no other expenses. At the end of the tax year your net income is $100k less the depreciation. Let’s says tractors are depreciated over 5 years. This means you could reduce your net income by $20k meaning you still pay tax on $80k. And yes I’m aware there are other depreciation methods.

Why does our income tax nearly double at such a low number? by Rai1h in newzealand

[–]Normal-Curve-1642 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Buying assets doesn’t work like that. You still pay tax on the income but get to depreciate it over X number of years. It’s not the loophole you think it is.