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GIS (Geographic Information Systems): ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Pro

Update: The University ArcGIS Online Organization updated the URL from dlm.maps.arcgis.com to unreno.maps.arcgis.com. Check out the ArcGIS Organization FAQ's page for other issues with your ArcGIS Online Account. If you have any additional questions, please contact your ArcGIS Administrators or OIT for help.

This page provides information for student access, faculty and staff access, and training tutorials.

Access ArcGIS Pro

All current UNR students, staff, and faculty have access to ArcGIS Online, Pro, and applications. To access the university's ArcGIS Pro Software, you must have an ArcGIS Online (AGOL) account under the University's Organization. 

Create an ArcGIS Account
Steps:  PDF Document instructions

  1. Go to ArcGISOnline.com, and click Sign In.
  2. SSO Login (NEW) – select the drop-down “Your ArcGIS Organization’s URL."
  3. Type in the text box UNReno and click Continue.
  4. Click on UNR NetID.
  5. Sign in with your email, then continue with the SSO authentication process.
  6. After you successfully authenticate to UNR SSO, a new ArcGIS Online USERNAME will be created automatically for you. This USERNAME is created as your email underscore unreno  “netid.unr.edu_unreno:”

*This USERNAME can now be used both for ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro.

Log in to ArcGIS Pro 

  1. ArcGIS login - select the drop-down “Your ArcGIS Organization’s URL."
  2. Type in the text box UNReno and click Continue.
  3. Click on UNR NetID, and continue with the campus authentication process.

 

Access to ArcGIS Pro Software

The rest of the guide provides detailed information to help you access ArcGIS Pro software:  

Campus Computer Labs

ArcGIS Pro software is available on the computer labs listed below:

  • Data & GIS Depot is located in the Mackay Mines Building (MM), DeLaMare Science & Engineering Library, Basement Level. It has 10 computers with 64 GB of RAM, 27-inch dual screens, and specialty software, including ArcGIS Pro, R, Python, ENVI, and more. 
  • DataWorks North is located in the @One, 1st floor of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (MIKC). It has 18 PC workstations with Dual Monitors, and specialty software, including ArcGIS, Statistics, CAD, Math, and other Productivity Software. 
  • Limited Access Computer Labs: 
    • Geography & Cartography Labs located in Mackay Science (MS), rooms 221 (9 computers) and 222 (17 computers). Access to these computer labs is variable; they may be open or locked. If you are a GIS or Geography student and need the code for the room, contact your professor.
    • CABNR's AG Lab is located in Fleischmann College of Agreculture Building (FA), room FA 233. You need a CABNR login to access these computers. Please see Tom Dilts for details. 
  • Student computer Labs across campus

For a Personal Computer

ArcGIS Pro, + all extensions and applications

Current UNR affiliates can receive an ArcGIS Pro License for their personal computer through their ArcGIS Online account. You must have administrative rights to the computer. ESRI’s ArcGIS Education licenses are for educational purposes only (no commercial use). ESRI products are compatible with Windows-based computers only. This software is NOT compatible with Mac computers. Check your computer for ArcGIS Pro system and hardware requirements.

  • Once your AGOL account is active, follow these instructions to download and access the software.  
    • Download ArcGIS Pro Instructions 
      • About halfway down the page, skip to the Download ArcGIS Pro from ArcGIS Online section. 
      • These are single-use student licenses for personal computers only.
      • The license includes advanced software and extensions.
      • The ArcGIS Pro software is not compatible with macOS/iOS systems or Chromebooks.
        • Recommend using Remote Services—DataWorks SilverWolf Desktop for access. Refer to the Access Remotely—Virtual Desktop section for details. 

Access Remotely - Virtual Desktop

Remote Desktop Services are resources the University offers that can be connected virtually. Virtual Campus Resources include Virtual Dataworks Desktop environments for active students, faculty, and staff to access campus software.

  • DataWorks – Digital Virtual Lab 
    • Adobe applications are not included in Remote Desktops.

Accessing Remote Desktops

***For increased security, all remote connections require you to connect to the university VPN (Virtual Private Network) on your computer before initiating any remote connections. This is for off-campus access only.

  • If you have not previously connected to the VPN, please follow the steps for first-time connection to the VPN.
  • VPN instructions
  • For MacBook computer, download the GlobalProtect Client applications from here: https://vpn.unr.edu/global-protect/login.esp. Then, follow the setup steps outlined in the OIT instructions. 

Access via Web browser:

If you have issues accessing virtual desktops via remote access, please contact OIT's phone, chat, or help desk or Report the issue with a Virtual Desktop for further assistance.

ArcGIS Pro Advanced Licnese

ArcGIS Pro + all extensions are the latest professional desktop and online GIS applications from Esri. With ArcGIS Pro, you can explore, visualize, and analyze data; create 2D maps and 3D scenes, and collaborate, share, or publish your work online or with others. 

ArcGIS Pro Extensions include 3D Analyst, Aviation Airports, Aviation Charting, Bathymetry, Business Analyst, Data Interoperability, Data Reviewer, Defense Mapping, Geospatial Analyst, Image Analyst, Locate XT, Location Referencing, Maritime, Network Analyst, Production Mapping, Publisher, Spatial Analyst, Production mapping, Publisher, Spatial Analyst, and Workflow Manager.

Applications upon request: ArcGIS Business Analyst Web and Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Community Analyst, ArcGIS GeoPlanner, ArcGIS Insights, ArcGIS Tracker, Esri Redistricting and more

TRAINING

Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro

Esri Academy is a free online training resource and course catalog that provides a variety of options and learning paths for GIS. This academy is a self-paced learning platform that helps GIS users at all levels learn the basics, applications, data management, mapping, spatial analysis, data science, field operations, scripting, imagery, remote sensing, 3D visualization, and analytics for workflows, enhance projects with geographic context, and create information that leads to better decision-making. To learn more, go to ESRI Academy Training Courses.

 

To begin, start with the Introduction to ArcGIS Pro. Then, continue learning with the ArcGIS Pro Quick-Start Tutorials, introducing basic user interface elements. You will build on this knowledge as you use the application, read the help, and complete the tutorials.