ArcGIS Pro - Selection Tools

Lesson Summary Welcome to the next chapter in our journey through ArcGIS Pro: "Using the Selection Tools." In this chapter, we will dive into the selection capabilities within ArcGIS Pro, allowing you to efficiently analyze and manipulate spatial data with precision. Here's what you can expect to learn: We will explore the manual selection tools in detail, including a new trace function. We will demonstrate the select by location tool and the select by attribute tool, each with a distinct function for selecting data. You will be introduced to the query expression builder, a vital tool within the select by attributes toolset. Mastering the query expression builder is essential as it serves as the foundation for constructing complex queries. This skill will prove invaluable in various GIS analyses such as label expressions and definition queries. Practice Items 1. Add at least 2 vector layers to your project. 2. Use the manual selection tools to select features 3. Set a query with the select by attributes tool to make a selection, click apply 4. Add a query with the "AND" operation to make a more detailed selection. 5. Make a selection using 2 layers with the select by location tool. 6. Clear selection.