A little while back, we published some instructions on how to use ArcObjects within Python scripts. Check them out, now updated to be compatible with the ArcGIS 10.1 release, for…

Here we describe a recent project which allows SSP to implement an integrated ArcFM™ for a small utility, at a reasonable cost. Find out more...

Here we describe in detail an integration SSP performed between a Schneider Electric/Esri-based GIS and IBM's Maximo a few years ago. Considering implementing Maximo and/or Maximo Spatial? This post is…

In this post, we provide a by-the-numbers review of the core performance improvements recently announced for upcoming releases of Schneider Electric's Designer™ and ArcFM™ products. Is it really faster? How…

A simple solution to a simple - and common - problem: when a user encounters a disabled button, they realize they can't do something. But how do they know WHY…

There seems to be consistent confusion surrounding the ArcGIS Online Entitlement program recently announced by Esri. While it is publicly-available information, we know it can sometimes be a little bit…

Various reporting strategies are available within Designer™ including the use of multi-tab Excel reports with detailed formatting, formulas, and print layouts. This example shows a powerful reporting implementation.

In this post we describe the innovation behind a custom solution we recently provided. This tool provides a graphical report that displays the area around each junction in an ArcFM™…

What to do when changes to the GIS data model are made, but the actual underlying data remains as it was before? Inside, find a detailed exploration of a smart…

A step-by-step tutorial on how to create time-saving template favorites in Designer™.

Step-by-step directions describing how to upgrade from the older Esri work management extension to the new one.

This blog post explores how to integrate Microsoft Active Directory Authentication into the GIS for Oracle-based systems not utilizing Windows servers.