• Additions to the core geodatabase data model
• Terrain support (i.e., TINs stored and managed within the geodatabase including the ability to use lidar data)
• High-precision coordinate storage for enhanced precision
• New File Geodatabase for personal data collections with support for single-user editing without a DBMS
• Improved raster management
• Additional format support (netCDF, ECW, etc.)
• Improved projection (faster and more accurate)
• Improved performance (loading and display)
• On-the-fly orthorectification and pan sharpening
• Improved transaction management
• Nonversioned editing support using RDBMS short transactions
• Geodatabase replication between systems
• Geodatabase history to record and display changes over time

• ArcView can view and print cartographic representations.

• New cartographic editing and finishing capabilities
• Ability to create and edit cartographic representations and symbols of features without modifying feature locations.
• Ability to support offsetting graphic representations from the geometric location of a feature and storing these effects as part of the feature in the geodatabase.
• Ability to alter the graphic elements that make up a particular symbol (i.e., add, delete, move, or reshape something such as a single dash or marsh symbol within a fill pattern). These altered graphic elements can also be saved as part of the cartographic representation for a feature.
• Multiple cartographic representations
• Ability to store alternative cartographic representations as part of a feature record (like any other attribute). Use these different representations to create different maps from the same feature database.
• Cartographic representations will be "just another attribute" of a GIS feature.
• Generalization tools
• Algorithms and methods for automatically generating cartographic representations, finding conflicts, and feature generalization

• Temporal data and analysis
• Improved support for visualizing and analyzing temporal change, patterns, and trends
• Support for netCDF time-based and multidimensional data
• New toolbox that provides multidimensional geoprocessing tools
• Animation
• Animation tools now available in ArcMap.
• Ability to create, play back, and export animations.
• Support for time-based animation so you can synchronize the display of multiple layers on same time interval.
• Graphs can be animated.
• All data can be displayed, graphed, and animated.
• Dynamic modeling and looping
• The geoprocessing framework and ModelBuilder now have the ability to perform looping and iteration. This enables the output of a process to be the input to a previous process in the same model.
• Batch model processing.
• Associating layers with models.
• New graphing options
• Graph color can be synchronized with the symbology used to display layers.
• Better handling of temporal data and time axes.
• Dynamically linked feature selection between graphs, tables, and maps.
• More graph types.

• Georeferencing toolbar that allows users to move, rotate, and scale CAD files using the mouse; create control points; and so forth
• Full support for TrueType fonts
• Improved CAD text and symbology
• Improved Desktop Help on CAD

• New functionality
• Support for Google Earth KML format
• Support for draped text (annotation/labels) in ArcGlobe
• Faster display of textured objects using texture downscaling
• Faster display of groups of layers
• Advanced tools for tuning ArcGlobe memory use
• Geoprocessing tools for creating and analyzing TINs and terrains
• Add data wizard in ArcGlobe to optimize data settings
• Wizard to help deploy ArcGlobe caches to ArcGIS Server
• Easy-to-use Draft Mode settings for faster display
• Graphics tools for 3D markup in ArcGlobe
• Major improvements to documentation
• Developer support
• Support for multiple Globe controls per process
• Support for custom layers within ArcGlobe

• New suite of solar radiation analysis geoprocessing tools and new math tools.
• Core 9.2 enhancements, such as looping in models and support for netCDF data, increase the power of this extension.

• Ability to use an authored geostatistical model in geoprocessing

• Route analysis supports start time specification, multiple routes, and better symbology for stops.
• Directions window supports time windows, cumulative distance and time, and scale control for inset maps.
• Service area analysis supports trimming and nonoverlapping (closest facility) service areas.
• Reverse geocoding and snapping when adding network locations to a map.
• New Network Analyst developer controls including Network Analyst window and Directions window.

• New Ink toolbar in ArcReader allows graphical markup of maps saved in file associated with map.
• Full support for ArcWeb Services in ArcReader including route, nearby place, and address finding.
• New Go To XY command, Full Screen mode, and enhanced Measure tool and Find dialog box.

• Support for network datasets created with the ArcGIS Network Analyst extension
• New Diagram Type wizard, Reduce Vertices layout algorithm, and Spatial Query and Route Node Reduction rules
• At 9.2, available as an optional extension for ArcGIS Engine, allowing schematics-based applications to be created

• New tools for point-to-point tracing, shape recognition, and measuring raster distance
• New vectorization settings for specifying noise level and controlling how corners are resolved
• New raster cleanup operations

• Improved placement quality and performance
• Support for leader lines
• At 9.2, available as an optional extension for ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Engine, and ArcIMS (ArcMap Server)

• Improved performance for large datasets
• Support for streaming locations from local GPS connection
• At 9.2, available as an optional extension for ArcGIS Engine

• Support for Google Earth KML and OGC GML 3.1.1 since ArcGIS Data Interoperability is now based on Safe Software's FME 2006 engine.
• At 9.2, available as an optional extension for ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Engine.

• New Keyboard Shortcuts
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• Customizable Map Scales
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• Customizable "Full Extent" Tool
  View demo: Flash [0:39]
• New "My Places" Tool
  View demo: Flash [1:20]
• Improved "Identify" Tool
  View demo: Flash [1:06]
• Improved Attribute Tables
  View demo: Flash [0:38]
• Improved Management of Grouped Layers and Layer Lists
  View demo: Flash [0:45]
• Improved Metadata Access
  View demo: Flash [0:15]
• New "Zoom to Make Visible" Capability
  View demo: Flash [0:38]
• Improved CAD Symbology
  View demo: Flash [0:29]
• New CAD Drawing Georeferencing Capability
  View demo: Flash [0:41]
• New Go To XY Tool
  View demo: Flash [0:53]
• Enhanced "Measure" Tool
  View demo: Flash [0:38]
• Improved Area Calculations in Attribute Fields
  View demo: Flash [0:43]
• Direct Connectivity to an Excel Spreadsheet
  View demo: Flash [0:49]
• Exporting Maps to PDF Files
  View demo: Flash [0:51]

• What's Coming in ArcGIS Server 9.2
  —ESRI Development Team
  View video:Windows Media [03:07]
• Overview of ArcGIS Server Manager
  View demo: Windows Media [08:55]
• Administering your GIS server
• Publishing services

• Core geodatabase management tools
• Technology for data storage, management (ArcSDE), and distribution (Web-based data replication).

• A collection of 2D and 3D Web mapping/geopublishing tools, applications, and services.
• Access to components (objects, Web controls, and services) for building solutions on both the Java and .NET frameworks.

• A browser-based editing application
• Numerous geoprocessing services
• The ability to supply custom tasks to ArcGIS Explorer clients
• Multitiered components for building and deploying both J2EE and .NET 2.0 applications and services for traditional desktop, mobile, Smart Client, and enterprise deployments.

• Numerous out-of-the-box end user applications and services (e.g., viewers and browser-based geodatabase editors) for mapping, analysis, collection, editing, distribution, and management of spatial information.
• Dynamic and cached 2D maps and 3D globes
• Greater synergy with ArcGIS Desktop by allowing GIS analysts to author maps, globes, and geoprocessing tasks on their desktop, then publish them to ArcGIS Server using integrated tools.
• Browser-based Manager for publishing services, building applications, and administering GIS server
• Support for numerous standards and industry specifications. Users can publish 2D maps adhering to Open Geospatial Consortium Web Map Service specifications, as well as 3D globes to the KML specification.

• ArcIMS Web Manager—This is a browser-based application that provides a step-by-step workflow for nondevelopers to create Web applications. Users can easily configure services as well as functionality.
• Application Developer Framework (ADF)—It includes a full set of Web controls, tasks, and an API that wraps ArcXML functionality. Developers can create customized Web applications from scratch or edit the output from ArcIMS Web Manager.

• Increased performance including faster map display
• Cleaner layout and more space for the map with options like dockable elements and collapsible panels
• Better map navigation including keyboard shortcuts, using the mouse scroll wheel, and seamless map panning and zooming
• Improved map feature searching and new tools such as MapTips

• More control over published metadata (easier to see which documents you own and can edit)
• Quicker access to document properties and information due to caching
• Simpler model for searching and using results; better results
• Faster searching for metadata in ArcCatalog
• Support for ISO 19139 metadata standard
• New Metadata Explorer features updated layout, improved search options, and easier customization

• Spatial Server stops processing a request if the Application Server times out.
• Instances are available more quickly for new requests.
• There are new restrictions for downloading data from map services in the ArcGIS Desktop ArcMap application.
• ArcIMS administrators have the option to disallow data downloading.

• There are separate installations for the two different platforms (.NET and Java).
• Documentation is more easily accessible, has new content, and is better organized.

• ArcGIS 9.2 Desktop can run ArcGIS Engine applications without the need to install ArcGIS Engine Runtime.
• New extensions to ArcGIS Engine Runtime
• Data Interoperability
• Schematics
• Maplex
• Tracking
• Feature editing—New controls enable data creation and update applications to be built.
• Developer controls
• Enhancements to existing ArcGIS Engine controls—Developers have more resources to create advanced user interfaces. These include the Toolbar, Table of Contents, Map, Page Layout, Globe, and License controls.
• New developer controls, commands, and tools—These include the SymbologyControl, the Add Data command, and a new set of QT Controls.
• SymbologyControl—Provides properties, methods, and events for loading symbology. The functionality will be similar to that of the Style Manager window in ArcMap.
• Add Data command—Fulfills the most requested enhancement. The functionality will be similar to the Add Data dialog box in the ArcGIS Desktop ArcMap application.
• QT Controls—Support cross-platform development. These include QT widgets for Windows, Linux, and Solaris as well as GIMP Tool Kit (GTK) widgets for Windows.
• ArcGIS Engine includes a new suite of commands that enhance the look and feel of applications and support multi-items menus/Tool Palettes, Hidden items, Drag and Drop, and Selected Layer. New and enhanced command sets include map inquiry and map navigation commands, Network Analyst commands, editing commands, ink commands, and ArcWeb Services commands.
• Developer components support custom data stored in a map document. Developer components have been enhanced to support the storing of custom data in the document. Other new developer components include the Create LayerDocument and Create UnitConverter classes.
• API support—ArcGIS Engine Developer Kit has been divided into several toolkits for building and deploying custom ArcObjects software-based solutions that are based on individual APIs. These include Visual Basic 6, Visual C++, .NET, cross-platform C++, and Java developer kits.
• ESRI Developer Network (EDN)—There will be more developer content for the EDN library in the form of technical articles, samples, developer guide scenarios, and more.
• The license/copy protection model has changed; the application will be shut down if the developer does not correctly initialize the license.
• Spatial analysis (geoprocessing)—Functionality can now be embedded in ArcGIS Engine applications.
• Seamless and rich Eclipse IDE integration.

• What's New in ArcGIS 9.2 White Paper [PDF-9.40 MB, 225 pages]
• What's New in ArcGIS 9.2 Brochure [PDF-576 KB, 4 pages]
• ArcGIS 9.2 Functionality Matrix [PDF-147 KB, 48 pages]
• ArcGIS 9.2 Functionality Matrix Poster [PDF-612 KB, 3 pages]
• ArcGIS Desktop Tips and Shortcuts Guide [PDF-472 KB, 6 pages]
• ArcGIS Brochure and Poster [PDF-5.03 MB, 9 pages]
• ArcGIS Server Brochure [PDF-905 KB, 8 pages]
• ArcIMS Brochure [PDF-3.08 MB, 6 pages]
• ArcGIS Image Server Brochure [PDF-1.80 MB, 8 pages]

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