NWGIS 2019: Evolve Your GIS

The purpose of this collaboration session is to introduce the GIS layperson to the development of ArcGIS Pro add-ins using the .NET SDK. In doing so, the aim is to strike a respectful balance between (1) explaining add-in development to those who are new to the topic, perhaps because they are interested in learning the process themselves or because they may see a need to make use of the add-in technology, and (2) providing helpful guidance to those who are already familiar with the add-in development process and may have experience in developing add-ins for ArcGIS Desktop. The basis for the session will be an example Feature Navigation add-in, which allows a user to cycle through features visually, optionally selecting them or specifying a corresponding definition query. While the emphasis will be on ArcGIS Pro, references will also be made to an ArcGIS Desktop version of the add-in, which will serve to highlight the substantial differences between the add-in development frameworks for the two products. Attendees will be encouraged to enhance the session during a period of audience engagement.