Powerful, Complex Mapping Tool
March 07, 2017

Powerful, Complex Mapping Tool

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with ArcGIS

ArcGIS is used across the organization and in many departments. It is a fantastic tool for any kind of georeference.
  • A wealth of options - this is a powerful piece of software.
  • Many ways to display data which is critical in getting your findings across.
  • Easy to share work with others.
  • It can be slow so be prepared to wait if you have complex data/maps.
  • Very expensive. If it was not provided to students many simply have no means to access it.
  • Very large piece of software - an SSD is recommended.
  • It has crashed on occasion - which can be frustrating when working with complex data.
  • The ability to present findings at talks is a great boon. Pictures (maps)!!
  • The time investment to learn to use it properly is considerable. This is an investment not just a "fun tool."
  • Some options (such as publishing) are not that straightforward and going to support/forums costs time. Once again, learning to use it will require a considerable time investment.
ArcGIS is useful in almost every case where you need to demonstrate something with a map. It is incredibly powerful and can produce amazing analysis. Since these are on maps, they make great tools for presentations or talks. However, using it is not easy and the software is expensive. If you would like to map some data only once or twice it is probably not worth the time or money.