ArcGIS Publisher

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ArcGIS Publisher

Developer(s)	ESRI
Operating system	Windows
Type	GIS
License	Proprietary
Website	ArcGIS Publisher product page

ArcGIS Publisher is an extension to the ArcGIS Desktop products (ArcInfo, ArcEditor, and ArcView) that lets you distribute and share your geographic information system (GIS) maps and data.

ArcGIS Publisher converts ArcGIS map and globe documents to published map files (PMFs). PMFs are viewable through ArcGIS Desktop products including ArcReader™, a free downloadable product from ESRI.

PMFs contain instructions about the location and symbology of data layers (rendering rules, scale dependencies, etc.) so you can quickly, easily, and securely share dynamic electronic maps locally, over networks, or via the Internet. ArcGIS Publisher also enables you to easily package PMFs together with their data, if desired. Developers can use ArcGIS Publisher extension’s ArcReaderControl to create and distribute royalty-free, customized ArcReader application 2D or 3D maps.

[edit] With ArcGIS Publisher you can:

• Easily provide interactive maps and 3D globes to your users.
• Protect your maps and data from inappropriate use.
• Create rich, interactive maps that meet your users’ needs.
• Provide efficient and controlled access to enterprise GIS data.
• Easily package the required data and maps for distribution.
• Build custom viewers for your maps with ArcReaderControl.

[edit] External links

• Visit the ArcGIS Publisher product page
• ESRI's ArcReader website
• ArcGIS Desktop Extensions overview