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Arc Scene

This document provides instructions for using ArcScene to display geospatial data in 3D. It outlines 5 steps: 1) Add data, 2) Prepare data for 3D display by assigning elevation values, 3) Adjust the vertical exaggeration, 4) Explore the 3D data using various tools, and 5) Create animations by taking snapshots and using the camera button.

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Arc Scene

This document provides instructions for using ArcScene to display geospatial data in 3D. It outlines 5 steps: 1) Add data, 2) Prepare data for 3D display by assigning elevation values, 3) Adjust the vertical exaggeration, 4) Explore the 3D data using various tools, and 5) Create animations by taking snapshots and using the camera button.

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How to Use ArcScene

Step 1: Add Data as in ArcMap

Most shapefiles and rasters will


go into ArcScene with no
problems.
Step 2: Prepare Data for 3D
Display

When data is first loaded, it appears


flat. You need to set elevation values
for the data. Rasters inherently
contain elevation data, which is used
in the next step
Step 2: Prepare Data for 3D
Display
In the properties, click on the Base
Heights tab and select the option to
obtain heights for layer from surface.
This will tell the program that you wish
to use the raster’s elevation for 3D
display.

Right click on the DEM layer and


select properties
Step 2: Prepare Data for 3D
Display
With vector data, you need to have
one column in the attribute table
represent heights. If you do, select
the option, “layer features have Z
values. Use them for heights.” If
they do not, as in this exercise, you
can define a raster for their heights.
Here, you can use the clear_dem
raster to assign hieghts. Be
careful, if there is more than one
raster in the data frame, be sure to
select the right one.
Step 3: Vertical Exaggeration

If the data still appears flat, right click on


“scene layers” and select the properties.
Change the vertical exaggeration to get a
better view. Use the calculate from extent
button to get a good estimate.
Step 4: Explore Your Data

You can now use the various tools to explore your data in 3D. All the tools are
covered in the Cretaceous Raster handout, but go ahead and try out the “fly”
tool. Left click starts, and each additional left click speeds you up. Right clicks
slow you down until you stop, and then fly you backwards.
Step 5: Animate

The simplest way to animate is to zoom areas of interest and press the camera
button. The animation will fly between snapshots. Watch the example in class
to see how it works.

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