GIS Dictionary

[programming] A Visual C++ class implementation that encapsulates an interface pointer, providing operators and functions that can make working with […]

[digital image processing] In image processing, reducing or removing small variations in an image to reveal the global pattern or

[ESRI software] An ArcGIS geoprocessing option that snaps, or aligns, all layers to the cell registration of a specified raster.

[ESRI software] An option in the Environment Setting dialog box that ensures the cell alignment of the extent will match

[data editing] The process of moving a feature to match or coincide exactly with another point or feature’s coordinates when

[ESRI software] Settings in ArcGIS that define the conditions in which snapping will occur. These settings include snapping tolerance, snapping

[ESRI software] In classic snapping, the order in which snapping will occur by layer during an ArcGIS editing session, set

[ESRI software] In classic snapping, a combination of a shape to snap to and a method for determining what part

1 [data editing] A specified distance within which points or features within are moved to match or coincide exactly with

[ESRI software] In ArcGIS, a user-assistance component that displays an on-screen description of the layer name or target being snapped

[computing] An XML-based protocol developed by Microsoft, SAP, and IBM for exchanging information between peers in a decentralized, distributed environment.