LocationCon 2017

Download my slides from LocationCon in Oakland, CA 5/24/2017 at the link below. Workflow and Design of an Emergency Flood Response Mapbook [360MB] More content to come…

Python to batch generate QR codes

Posted by in Data, Design, Labeling
Python to batch generate QR codes

This is an overview of a script I developed utilizing python urllib, google’s chart api, and NOAA’s live stream monitoring charts. I created this proof of concept for a paper map that includes some graphic labels for stream monitoring stations, including a QR code that can be scanned to bring up the live chart for the stream […]

Point with label & auxiliary label in ArcMap

Posted by in ArcMap, GIS, Labeling, Symbology
Point with label & auxiliary label in ArcMap

This is a walk-through on how to create an auto label like below in ArcMap. I’m using maplex on ArcGIS 10.3. A layer package corresponding to this can be downloaded here. I’m working with some fake levee breach data here with the goal to fit the breach number label onto a specific part of the custom […]