Use Gridded Reference Graphic

The Gridded Reference Graphic solution delivers a set of capabilities that help you identify discreet locations on the ground and develop mapping products that are used to systematically search or navigate through an area.

In this topic, you will learn how to use the solution by assuming the role of a user and performing the following workflows.

Note:

Use your organization's data or configured apps to follow these workflows.

Understand the Gridded Reference Graphic ArcGIS Pro project

The Gridded Reference Graphic solution provides a map, layout, step-by-step instructions, and more. The tasks in the Gridded Reference Graphic project guide you through potential steps for creating a Gridded Reference Graphic product.

In this workflow, you will assume the role of a geospatial analyst who wants to become familiar with the Gridded Reference Graphic Project.

1. Sign in to your ArcGIS organization and browse to the Gridded Reference Graphic item.
2. From the item page, click Download.
3. Unzip the downloaded folder, and then from the unzipped folder, open the ArcGIS Pro project.
4. If you do not see the Catalog pane, from the View tab, in the Windows group, click Catalog Pane.
5. Expand the Tasks folder, and then double-click the Gridded Reference Graphic task item.
6. In the Tasks pane, expand the Explore Gridded Reference Graphic task group to see the Overview task.

   Tip:

   Click a group heading or task name to view its description at the bottom of the Tasks pane.
7. Double-click Overview to review the project.

   Each task group includes a set of steps for using the solution.

After you review the project, you are ready to use it.
8. In the Tasks pane, expand the Use the Gridded Reference Graphic project task group.

Create a Gridded Reference Graphic

To create a meaningful Gridded Reference Graphic product, you must create grids to divide the geography of your area of interest and mark up buildings and points of interest.

Add reference imagery

You can use default imagery in the project to create your Gridded Reference Graphic product, or you can add your own imagery. To add your own imagery, double-click the Add reference imagery task and complete the steps.

Create a grid

You can create one or many grids in your map to divide the geography of your area of interest in meaningful ways. Double-click the Create a grid task and complete the steps.

Mark compounds and structures

You can mark compounds, structures, or other points of interest in your map with unique designations. Double-click the Mark and designate compounds and structures task and complete the steps.

Mark intersections

You can mark intersections or other points of interest in your map with unique designations. Double-click the Mark and designate intersections task and complete the steps.

Export a Gridded Reference Graphic product

After you have finished creating a Gridded Reference Graphic product, you can distribute your product for others to use.

To export your Gridded Reference Graphic product, expand the Export Gridded Reference Graphic task group.

Export a PDF

You can export your finished Gridded Reference Graphic product as a PDF. Double-click the Export to PDF task and complete the steps.

Share a map service

In addition to exporting a PDF, you can share your Gridded Reference Graphic product as a map service. Double-click the Publish Gridded Reference Graphic as map service task and complete the steps.