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ArcGIS Workflow Manager Introduction
2013 Esri International User Conference July 8–12, 2013 | San Diego, California Technical Workshop ArcGIS Workflow Manager Introduction Tope Bello Michael Broadbent
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Why are you here? Importance of standardizing GIS and non-GIS workflows. ArcGIS Workflow Manager allows you Organize Centralize Execute workflows Additional ArcGIS Workflow Manager resources* ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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Importance of managing work
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Automate Processes Process Documentation
Ensure work is done the right way Enforce standards ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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Automate Processes Reduce Errors Processes and Data
Geometry Attributes Increase productivity and Reduce Cost ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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Optimize Resources Limited Resources Variation in skills
Law enforcement, epidemiologist, urban planners, scientists, engineers ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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Optimize Resources Geographically dispersed offices
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Enhance Communication
Alerts and notifications Status updates Transparent processes Reporting to stakeholders ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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What is ArcGIS Workflow Manager?
Plan & Create Execute & Manage Evaluate & Improve Allows users to: Plan and create workflows efficiently Execute and manage standardized workflows Evaluate and improve performance continuously A framework for continuous process improvement ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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ArcGIS Workflow Manager
Orchestrating business processes GIS Professionals Executive Subject Matter Experts Public Engagement Field Crew Enterprise Systems Admin Staff ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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Workflow Manager System Framework
REST/SOAP JavaScript Flex Server Other GIS data sources Enterprise Geospatial data System Tables Desktop Administrator Application …Standard or higher ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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Top 10 Capabilities ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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1a. Workflows Document and automate processes
Documentation Document and automate processes Outline steps Connect steps with paths Update step and path properties Graphical representation of the work Collect data Load Data Edit Data and Map Perform Quality Check Create Output Step Path More Edits? ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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Geodatabase Version/ Geospatial Data
1b. Workflows Workflow Organization Workflows are organized as jobs! Examples: Create data packet for field data collection Updating data for vegetation boundaries Creating maps of specific scale in various areas. Descriptive Information Geodatabase Version/ Geospatial Data Resource Geographical Area of Interest Activity Log Workflow ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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2. Job Discovery Queries Search Grid/Map view
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3. Work Allocation Automatically route work Manage large workforces
Target specific groups Varying staff skills GIS Analyst Jim Smith Cartographer QC Analyst Collect data Load Data Edit Data and Map Perform Quality Check Create Output More Edits? ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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Create a workflow Demo 1 Job Discovery, Workflows and Assignment
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Demo Scenario – Power line Height
GIS Specialist tasked by a Survey Manager to: Compute preliminary power line crossing height Notify Field Crews to survey the crossing directly if the data is unsatisfactory Pass the final result to the QA/QC team for review ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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4. Area of Interest Spatial orientation of all work
Restrict work to a spatial extent ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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5a. Documentation Convey work importance
Descriptive information Convey work importance Due date, priority, status, etc. Capture business specific properties Extended properties ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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5b. Documentation Support documents Step descriptions Attachments
Descriptive information Support documents Attachments Notes Step descriptions ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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5c. Documentation Restrict or suspend workflow execution
Relationships – holds and dependencies Restrict or suspend workflow execution Models relationships between jobs parent/child jobs Job A Job B Job Closed Job B cannot be started until job A is closed. ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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6. Communication Enhance communication Increase accountability
Notifications and History Enhance communication s Automation of tasks Increase accountability Log actions on job Real time updates ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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7. Geographically Dispersed Workforces
Filters and Replication Distribute workflows Create and manage work ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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Using a workflow Demo 2 Properties, AOI concept, Notifications
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8a. GIS Task Automation Automate and integrate spatial analysis
Step types – Geoprocessing Automate and integrate spatial analysis Collect data Generate Packet Edit Data and Map Secure Budget Estimate Project Cost Data Validation Required Start ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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8b. GIS Task Automation Automate version management Create version
Step types – Version Management Automate version management Create version Reconcile and post changes Cleanup versions Create Job Version Load Data Reconcile And Post Clean up ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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8c. GIS Task Automation Step to launch ArcMap in preconfigured state
Step Types – Open Map Step to launch ArcMap in preconfigured state Predefined layers and cartography Zooms to job’s area of interest Tools for geospatial audits Collect data Generate Packet Edit Data and Map Data Validation Required ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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8d. GIS Task Automation Standardize steps in ArcMap
Step Types – Task Assistant Manager (TAM) Standardize steps in ArcMap Author, share and use tasks Promotes sharing of knowledge Communicate best practices Automated tasks Provides consistency and efficiency ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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8e. GIS Task Automation Set current job Access to entire workflow
ArcMap Productivity Tools Set current job Access to entire workflow Manage steps Job Information window Update properties Add notes, attachments Execute current steps View history Jobs ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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GIS automation Demo 3 Maps, geoprocessing, versioning…
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9. Reporting Tracking Reporting on work Per job or entire system
Collect data Generate Packet Edit Data and Map Secure Budget Estimate Project Cost Data Validation Required Start Synchronize All Databases Alert Stakeholders Stop Preparation Analysis Implementation Complete ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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9. Reporting One stop shop for all job information
Centralized repository One stop shop for all job information Built-in reporting capabilities Database tables Support additional reporting tools Workflow System Tables ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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10a. Enterprise Offering Non-GIS staff Ready to use web apps
No programming Organization-wide Workflow System ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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10b. Enterprise Offering Integrate with other systems
Extensibility Integrate with other systems Web APIs Extended properties Dashboards for GIS work ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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Tracking a workflow in a web application
Demo 4 Tracking a workflow in a web application History, Reporting, Auditing ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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Summary Manage your work Standardize and automate your processes
Integrate your GIS workflows with your existing systems Plan & Create Execute & Manage Evaluate & Improve ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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Where can you find us? Esri Showcase
Today until 6:00, Tomorrow 9:00 – Geodatabase Management and Web & Server GIS Islands ArcGIS Workflow Manager: Advanced Workflows and Concepts Wednesday 3:15 – 4:30 in Room 14A ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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Where can you find us? Geodatabase Management Exhibit Hall C
Integrating ArcGIS Data Reviewer & ArcGIS Workflow Manager to automate Data Quality Control Workflows Wednesday 1:30PM – 2:00PM Web & Server GIS Exhibit Hall C ArcGIS Workflow Manager for Server - Extending the Sample Web Applications Wednesday 10:00AM – 10:30AM ArcGIS Workflow Manager for Server - Understanding the Web APIs Thursday 11:00AM – 11:30AM ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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Resources Product Page Resource Center Training Forums
Resource Center Training Forums ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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Please fill out the session evaluation
Thank you… Please fill out the session evaluation Offering ID: 1339 Online – Paper – pick up and put in drop box ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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Please fill out the session evaluation
Thank you… Please fill out the session evaluation Offering ID: 1426 Online – Paper – pick up and put in drop box ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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ArcGIS Workflow Manager : Introduction
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