Spatial Synthesis

Spatial Synthesis
Volume II, Book 1:
Scientific, Planning, Humanitarian, and Teaching Applications, From DevInfo to Google Earth

ASSESSMENT--AFRICA

FIGURE 2.5: Animation. The goal of this sequence of images is to show the reader how to edit, in ArcView 3.2/3.3, the database, or "Attribute File," associated with a single shape file and to add a new blank data field (column).

FIGURE 2.5: Static frames of the animation. The goal of this sequence of images is to show the reader how to edit, in ArcView 3.2/3.3, the database, or "Attribute File," associated with a single shape file and to add a new blank data field (column).

FIGURE 2.5a: The screen that remains from the previous sequence. Notice that the column headings are italicized, indicating that this table cannot be edited.

FIGURE 2.5b: Pull down the "Table" menu and choose "Start editing." The column headings are still italicized.

FIGURE 2.5c: Once the "Start editing" choice has been made, the table remains the same in appearance but the column heading text is now plain, not italicized, text indicating that the table is now in "edit" mode. There will also be options available that previously had been dimmed out on the various pull down menus.

FIGURE 2.5d: To add a new field, pull down "Table" and choose "Add field."

FIGURE 2.5e: The "Field Definition" window pops up.

FIGURE 2.5f: Highlight the "Name.

FIGURE 2.5g: Type in a new name. In this case, "Times1000." Keep the "Type," "Width," and "Decimal Places" as they came up. Click on the "OK" button.

FIGURE 2.5h: The table now has a new field (column); it is selected (the column heading is dark). The table remains in "edit" mode as evidenced by the plain text (non-italicized) column headings.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER

INTRODUCTION: Assessment, Analysis, and Action--Community Systems Foundation Approach

ASSESSMENT:

ANALYSIS:

ACTION:

FEEDBACK:

Software used in analysis:

DevInfo 5.0: http://www.devinfo.org/
Adobe^® PhotoShop and ImageReady
Adobe^® DreamWeaver
ESRI:

ArcView^® 3.2
ArcGIS^® 9.2

ArcCatalog^®
ArcMap^®

Google Earth^®

Author affiliations:

Arlinghaus, Sandra Lach. Adjunct Professor of Mathematical Geography and Population-Environment Dynamics, School of Natural Resources and Environment, The University of Michigan. Executive Committee Member (Secretary) Community Systems Foundation, sarhaus@umich.edu, http://www-personal.umich.edu/~sarhaus/
Naud, Matthew. Environmental Coordinator and Assistant Emergency Manager, Systems Planning Unit, City of Ann Arbor
Oswalt, Kris S. President, Community Systems Foundation
Rayle, Roger. Scio Residents for Safe Water
Lars Schumann. Manager and Research Computer Specialist, University of Michigan 3D Laboratory at the Duderstadt Center; also of Cornell University, Ithaca NY
Arlinghaus, William C. Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
Arlinghaus, William E. General Manager, Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids, MI
Batty, Michael. Bartlett Professor of Planning and Director of the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA) at University College London
Haug, Robert. Ph.D. Candidate, Middle Eastern and North African Studies, The University of Michigan
Larimore, Ann Evans. Professor Emerita, Residential College, The University of Michigan
Longstreth, Karl. Head, Map Library, The University of Michigan
Nystuen, Gwen L. Parks Advisory Commission; Environmental Commission; City of Ann Arbor
Nystuen, John D. Professor Emeritus of Geography and Urban Planning, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, The University of Michigan. Chief Executive Officer, Community Systems Foundation