Geoprocessing tasks can be time intensive since they are often performed on a number of different datasets or on large datasets with numerous records. Script- ing is an efficient method of automating geoprocessing tasks. Scripting allows the execution of simple processes (a single tool) or complex processes (piggybacked, multitool tasks with validation). In addition, scripts are recyclable, meaning they can be data nonspecific and used again.

This tutorial introduces you to the ESRI® StreetMap™ extension to ArcGIS™.

It will introduce you to the basic techniques for viewing StreetMap USA data, found on the Data and Maps DVD, using the StreetMap geocoding service and finding a route. Exercise 2 shows how you can convert the compressed StreetMap data to a shapefile or geodatabase feature class. Exercise 3 will show you how to create a geocoding service in an ArcSDE™ geodatabase. Exercise 4 shows how to use the Find Route function in StreetMap.