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Share an official ESRI ArcGIS Pro tutorial book. The book uses ArcGIS Pro version 3.1. If you need this version, you can download it from our site. Refer to "Share ArcGIS Pro 3.1 'Learning Edition' Complete Installation Package (Includes Chinese Language Pack, Updated to 3.1.7)".

This PDF comes from the MalaGIS WeChat group. It is not a scanned copy but a high-quality original, making it an excellent resource for learning both GIS technology and English.

Book Introduction

GIS Tutorial for ArcGIS Pro 3.1 is a widely acclaimed introductory textbook on Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Co-authored by Wilpen L. Gorr and Kristen S. Kurland, renowned educators from Carnegie Mellon University, and published by Esri Press, this fifth edition was released in June 2023. Designed specifically for ArcGIS Pro 3.1, it provides a systematic and practical learning path for beginners with no prior GIS experience.

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A reader recently noted that my earlier guide on purchasing licensed ArcGIS Pro is outdated. Upon review, I confirmed this—Esri no longer offers ArcGIS Desktop 10.8.2 for personal purchase, leaving only ArcGIS Pro available. Essentially, individual users can no longer legally acquire Desktop versions.

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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 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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When extending ArcGIS Python functionality (e.g., using openpyxl for Excel integration), installing supplementary packages becomes necessary. This guide demonstrates manual and automated installation methods for both online and offline scenarios.

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Users installing ArcGIS Pro 3.0 on Windows 11 may encounter a blank interface despite successful installation. The software displays no maps, web services, or searchable online tools:

Figure: Post-installation blank screen

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