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The latest ArcGIS Pro 3.5 installation packageis available, Our team has personally tested it and confirmed it works. The installation process is relatively straightforward.

What New Features Does ArcGIS Pro 3.5?

The main highlights include:

• Revolutionary 3D mesh analysis capabilities, opening new doors for BIM and detailed 3D model processing.
• Significant enhancements in image processing, particularly deep learning capabilities. Notably, the integration of the SAM model provides a powerful new approach for image segmentation.
• Practical updates for data import (GPX) and geoprocessing tools (such as building/contour simplification), improving daily workflow efficiency.
• Continuously improved cartography, data management, and sharing functionalities.

For detailed update information, please refer to the official website introduction:
https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/get-started/whats-new-in-arcgis-pro.htm

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During a casual chat in the MalaGIS WeChat group, someone asked when GIS skills become most useful in daily life. Answers ranged from food delivery route optimization to travel planning, but the most insightful response was "assessing location (including Feng Shui) for property purchases". Among factors like sunlight access—a critical yet often overlooked parameter—most standard map apps fail to provide this data, requiring specialized GIS software (refer to methods in "ArcGIS 3D Handbook: Sunlight and 3D Path Analysis"). Recently, I discovered an online WebGIS application that simulates sunlight and shadows for any global location at any date—an excellent tool worth sharing.

Official site: https://shademap.app/

ShadeMap enables browser-based simulation of mountain, building, and tree shadows at any global coordinate for customizable dates/times. Users achieve precise, interactive sunlight and shadow analysis without client installations.

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In a previous article "Maptalks: An Open-Source Alternative to Cesium for Geospatial Visualization", we introduced maptalks as an alternative framework to Cesium. Recently, we discovered another open-source 2D/3D engine: three-tile. Designed for lightweight implementation with ongoing functional improvements, it already meets significant development demands. Here is a brief introduction.

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pyroSAR is an open-source Python framework designed for large-scale Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite data processing. Its core objective is to provide a complete and scalable solution for SAR data organization, processing, and analysis, integrating data acquisition, metadata management, preprocessing, and interaction with mainstream processing software like ESA SNAP. This significantly simplifies complex SAR data processing workflows.

Official Website: https://github.com/johntruckenbrodt/pyroSAR/

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The latest leaked ArcGIS Pro 3.4 learning edition with Chinese localization is now available. I've personally verified its functionality—installation is straightforward. Users interested in exploring can upgrade using this version.

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Following our previous articles on the https://malagis.com/gis-data-share-2010-2020-global-forest-age-distribution-gami-data.html and https://malagis.com/qgis-open-netcdf-file-methods-summary-solutions.html, we introduce Ncview - a specialized tool for quick visualization of netCDF format data without launching full GIS applications.

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Following our previous article 《https://malagis.com/arcgis-pro-3-1-6-installation-problem-solution.html》, we're sharing a community-developed utility that addresses persistent application anomalies. This tool efficiently resets user configurations to resolve multiple operational failures.

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Share the official ArcGIS 10.8.2 installation package (ISO format) containing all Desktop components, including the Simplified Chinese language pack. Additionally, a "Learning Edition" package is provided with all components, Chinese language support, and supplementary tools for unrestricted use.

Since launching ArcGIS Pro, ESRI has shifted focus away from ArcGIS Desktop. ArcGIS 10.8.2 represents the final major release of the ArcMap series. Despite this, it remains a robust solution for users transitioning from ArcGIS Pro.

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Many readers have requested software resources for Global Mapper Pro. As I rarely use this software personally, updates were infrequent. Recently, my article "How to Download Online GIS Map Services for Local Use?" covered methods for downloading WMTS and other map services, with several users recommending Global Mapper Pro. Out of curiosity, I researched Global Mapper Pro resources and discovered three recent versions (v24, v25, v26). I'll share these incrementally in future posts.

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