Software

Available to NPS staff from the NPS Enterprise GIS site:

ArcGIS-Keyed

GeoExpress

NGS TOPO!

and more

This software is available at parks at no cost. Visit the NPS Enterprise GIS page at http://egis.nps.gov/services/software.aspx (NPS only) to download or request media.

ArcGIS Related Links:
NPS ArcGIS Installation - Info on getting ArcGIS for NPS computers.
ArcGIS Desktop patches
- Website for obtaining important patches for ArcGIS.
PatchFinder for 9.3 utility - Utiltiy to check the need for patches on your local computer.

Trimble Related Links:
Trimble Product Registration - Register products and manage your install codes.
Pathfinder Office
- Support including software and update downloads.
TerraSync Professional - Support including software and update downloads.

The Midwest office has custom toolsets for metadata, raster, and geodatabase environments. Additionally, third party software such as Adobe Illustrator, Google SketchUp and Google Earth are utilized for further geospatial functionality.

  • NPS Metadata Tools and Editor application (version 1.1).
    Tools to edit, import, export, fix, search, and catalog metadata. Edits NPS and Biological Profile metadata. Works both in ArcGIS and as a stand-alone application.

  • NPS Metadata Tools Extension for ArcGIS (legacy version 1.5.1).
    This application has been replaced by the NPS Metadata Tools and Editor v1.1.

  • Metadata Browser Add-in for MS Access (2000 and XP).
    Metadata viewer for personal geodatabases within Access.

  • NPS Grid Tools Extension for ArcGIS.
    Tools to create sampling or map book grids.

  • NPS Custom Controls for ArcGIS 8 & 9.
    Several ArcCatalog custom controls designed to aid in the process of creating and maintaining personal Geodatabases.

  • Applications we use:

  • Assistance for remote installation of ArcGIS software.

 

 
POC: Doug Wilder
Last Modified: 09/18/2009