Update your ArcMap! ArcGIS Desktop 10.8.2 Available in Software Center

ArcMap users across the department who wish to continue using ArcMap will need to update to ArcGIS Desktop 10.8.2 (ArcMap) and have any older versions of ArcMap removed from computers.

ArcGIS Desktop 10.8x is the last version of ArcMap that ESRI will release. ESRI will retire its support for ArcMap on March 1, 2026. Although there may be minor patches (10.8.2 is available now), ESRI has no plans for another major release. 

This update is now available in Software Center! ArcMap users will see this in the Applications list (it is not listed in Updates). You will need to be connected to the network (or use VPN if working from home) for up to an hour in order for software center to refresh.

This ArcGIS Desktop 10.8.2 installation will default to a basic ArcMap license level. Although advanced licenses and extensions are available by request, the GIS Section recommends that users who need advanced features migrate to ArcGIS Pro.

Please contact GIS Support if you have concerns about updating to 10.8x on your computer; there are a few known exceptions.

GIS Section's Migrating to ArcGIS Pro Class

Due to requests, we've added a Migrating class this fall! Registration is now open in ELM for Migrating from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro. This one day, $100 class will be held virtually on October 25, 2022 from 8:30am-4pm. Seats are limited and registration is first come, first serve. Supervisor approval is managed through ELM. Log into Self-Serve, go to My Learning and search for key word "ArcGIS" to register. Visit the GIS Section Intranet Resources for registration directions.

Questions? Please send an email to Catherine Hansen.

ESRI Academy ArcGIS Pro Training Resources

DNR employees have access to FREE learning using the ESRI Learning Academy.

Explore these ArcGIS Pro Training Resources:

Get Started with ArcGIS Pro  This is a 30 minute tutorial showing you how to add data to a new project, perform some analysis and create a map.

Migrating to ArcGIS Pro from ArcMap In this 1 hour seminar, the presenters introduce key ArcGIS Pro terminology and components, demonstrate how to migrate maps and other items to ArcGIS Pro, and share additional resources that will help ArcMap users smoothly transition GIS workflows to ArcGIS Pro.

Editing Basics in ArcGIS Pro Is a 2-hour ESRI Web Course teaching editing basics and how to use workflows. Create new features and attributes and use tools to modify existing features and attributes.

ArcGIS Pro Terminology Guide is a 6 page document that helps ArcMap users understand the terms used in the ArcGIS Pro interface. Download a copy for your reference!

Having trouble accessing these courses? Please submit a ticket to DNR IT Services. Just include "ESRI Academy" in the subject line.

Minnesota GIS/LIS - Annual Conference

2022 Virtual User Group Meetings for GIS users

Join a User Group Meeting to hear from fellow colleagues and to share the GIS work we do. All are scheduled to be virtual meetings.

Click on the user group name below to access and add the series .ics file to your calendar.  

ArcGIS Pro User's Group Meetings for anyone interested in ArcGIS Pro

4th Friday Quarterly, from 1pm-2pm

[October 28]

Python User Group Meetings for anyone interested in using Python

2nd Thursday Quarterly, from 1pm-2pm

[December 8]

GIS User Group Meetings for ALL GIS users or anyone interested in GIS at MNDNR

4th Tuesday Quarterly, from 1pm-2pm

[November 22]

Agendas and past meetings are available online. Please visit our web site today!

Join the Conversation! 

Add yourself to the DNR GIS Community Microsoft Team today! It has been designed for any DNR employee using or interested in GIS technology. Anyone can be as active or passive in the Team as they desire. 

The Community is an interactive environment for members to ask GIS related questions and collaboratively share ideas. Join to Be Informed, Get Answers to Questions, or Get Feedback on Ideas!

DNR employees can add themselves to the DNR GIS Community with the Team code 5izzvto.

In Teams, click on the Join or create a team button at the bottom of your list of Teams.

Type in the code 5izzvto and click Join team.

The DNR GIS Community Team is an additional communication tool to enhance (not replace) the purpose of this DNR GIS Newsletter or the GIS Section Intranet pages. 

Want to know more? Check out the Team's Frequently Asked Questions.