ESRI ArcGIS Desktop for Windows is a suite of desktop Geographic Information System (GIS) software applications from Esri. It[SQ]s designed for creating, managing, analyzing, and visualizing geographic data. While no longer actively sold by Esri (replaced by ArcGIS Pro), it was a popular and widely used platform for many years.

Key components of the ArcGIS Desktop suite included :

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ArcMap:

This was the main application for viewing, editing, analyzing, and mapping geographic data. It allowed users to create various map types, perform spatial analysis, and manage geodatabases.

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ArcCatalog:

This application was a metadata browser and geodatabase manager. It allowed users to connect to various data sources, manage datasets, and organize their GIS projects.

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ArcToolbox:

This was a collection of geoprocessing tools that enabled users to perform complex spatial analyses, data conversions, and other tasks through scripting or a graphical interface.

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Spatial Analyst extension:

This extension added advanced raster analysis capabilities to ArcMap.

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3D Analyst extension:

This extension added the ability to work with and analyze 3D data in ArcMap.

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Geostatistical Analyst extension:

This extension provided tools for geostatistical analysis, used for interpolating and modeling spatial data.


In essence, ArcGIS Desktop provided a comprehensive environment for a wide range of GIS tasks. However, it[SQ]s important to note that it[SQ]s now

obsolete

and no longer supported by Esri. Users are encouraged to migrate to ArcGIS Pro, which offers significantly enhanced capabilities and a modern interface.