GIS Tips & Tricks ‐ Need More Tools? Try These...

Abstract

Geoprocessing tools are the nuts of bolts of GIS processing. An “off-the-shelf” GIS software package could come with several hundred standard tools. But what are the options for a beginning or intermediate GIS analyst when you face a GIS question that requires a new or different tool. Well??? there are actually multiple options available, some easier to access than others. Below are a few “tips” for finding tools not included with the off-the-shelf GIS products. Please note that these are options, and not endorsements or recommendations.