| File Name | Description | Location/Path | |
| GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION | |||
| inventory_comments.xls | NWR GIS data inventory template - comments included. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\inventory_comments.xls | |
| inventory_tmpl.xls | NWR GIS data inventory template. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\inventory_tmpl.xls | |
| metaplan.rtf | Overview of USFWS project and procedures. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\metaplan.rtf | |
| new_naming_stds.rtf | Data set naming standards for directory structure and metadata files (last updated by K.Walker 11/2002). | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\new_naming_standards.rtf | |
| ref_extent.xls | List of refuge-level GIS data, can be provided to refuge staff to get them thinking about types of GIS data they have or might need in CCP process. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\ref_extent.xls | |
| getting_started.rtf | Overview of USFWS project and procedures. A guide to start collecting and documenting data. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\getting_started.rtf | |
| data_dev_check.rtf | Checklist to be used when creating your draft CD | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\getting_started.rtf | |
| ACQUIRING GEOSPATIAL DATA | |||
| Soils | |||
| baileys_attributes.xls | Lists attributes for each individual Bailey's Ecoregions Map Unit; used to create the relates needed to populate the data set. Provided with USGS dataset. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\baileys_attributes.xls | |
| baileys_attribs.txt | Describes attributes of the Bailey's Ecoregions GIS coverage; provided by USGS. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\baileys_attribs.txt | |
| baileys_data.txt | Describes the Bailey's Ecoregions GIS coverage data; provided by USGS. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\baileys_data.txt | |
| baileys_subdesc.txt | Describes the Bailey's Ecoregions subunits in detail; provided by USGS. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\baileys_subdesc.txt | |
| soils_readme.txt | Sample text file for describing how to use SSURGO and STATSGO data and documentation. | \\Center\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\soils_readme.txt | |
| ssurgo_db.pdf | Documentation for SSURGO dataset. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\ssurgo_db.pdf | |
| statsgo_db.pdf | Documentation for STATSGO dataset. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\statsgo_db.pdf | |
| GIS PROCESSES | |||
| Data Conversion | |||
| arcscan.rtf | Creating an ARC coverage from an imported TIFF image | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\arcscan.rtf | |
| drg_lineage.rtf | Creating Arc/Info grids derived from USGS DRGs for Shiawassee NWR. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\drg_lineage.rtf | |
| faqsheet.rtf | Converting Arc/Info coverages to shape files. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\faqsheet.rtf | |
| import_sdts_dems_nt.rtf | Detailed steps for importing DEMs using Windows NT. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\import_sdtsdems_nt.rtf | |
| raster2vector.rtf | Detailed steps on converting scanned soil sheets to vector files. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\raster2vector.rtf | |
| shapearc.rtf | Arc/Info FAQ Sheet: How do I convert shape files into Arc/Info coverages? | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\shapearc.rtf | |
| Digitizing | |||
| COGO.rtf | Instructions for Digitizing Easement Tracts from Boundary Surveys. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\COGO.rtf | |
| cogo.gif | COGO sample diagram. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\cogo.gif | |
| digitize.rtf | Instructions for Using AccuTab Digitizer in 210C Green Hall. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\digitize.rtf | |
| process_description.rtf | Digitized boundary process description. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\process description.rtf | |
| soilguid.pdf | MN Governor's Council on Geographic Information: "County Soil Surveys - Guidelines for Digitizing" (June 1997). | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\soilguid.pdf | |
| Grid Creation | |||
| nlcd_how_to.txt | Outlines the procedures for creating a grid of National Land Cover Data (NLCD). | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\nlcd_how_to.txt | |
| Legends | |||
| tin_legend_editor.rtf | Lets you define the legend for a TIN theme. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\tin_legend_editor.rtf | |
| Mosaicing | |||
| drg_clipping_update.rtf | Outlines steps for removing collars from USGS 1:250000 and 1:100000 scale DRGs. Methodology is specific to ArcInfo. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\drg_clipping_update.rtf | |
| drgseam_mike.rtf | Mike Scharber’s Email reply to seamless DRG mosaic operation question. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\drgseam_mike.rtf | |
| drg_mosaic.rtf | Cropping, Clipping and Mosiacing in IMAGINE | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\drg_mosaic.rtf | |
| import_sdtsdems_imagine.rtf | How to import and mosaic DEMS in SDTS format in IMAGINE | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\import_sdtsdems_imagine.rtf | |
| reg_mos_photos.rtf | Creating a mosaic of aerial photos. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\reg_mos_photos.rtf | |
| ERDAS_color_balance.rtf | Color balancing a mosaic of aerial photos. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\ERDAS_color_balance.rtf | |
| Orthorectification | |||
| Orthorectification_OrthoBase.rtf | How to for orthorctification using ERDAS OrthoBase | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\Orthorectification_OrthoBase.pdf | |
| orthorectification.rtf | Detailed steps for orthorectifying aerial photos using Imagine 8.2 (on unix machines). | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\orthorectification.rtf | |
| pr-metadata.rtf | Info re: orthophoto rectification process, written by Renee for Sonja. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\pr-metadata.rtf | |
| Projections | |||
| project_drgs.rtf | How to project DRGs using Imagine 8.3.1. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\project_drgs.rtf | |
| Scanning | |||
| scansoil.rtf | How to scan Soil Survey sheets on NT Workstations in RSL_NT | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\scansoil.rtf | |
| soillinetracing.rtf | Detailed steps on using ArcInfo ArcScan to trace lines from scanned soil survey sheets. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\soillinetracing.rtf | |
| Software Hints | |||
| AI_Tech.rtf | List of commonly-used ArcInfo commands. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\AI_Tech.rtf | |
| AI_Tech_WPA.rtf | Another list of commonly-used ArcInfo commands. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\AI_tech_WPA.rtf | |
| mrsid.rtf | How to use MrSID software. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\mrsid.rtf | |
| Tables | |||
| atts_in_av.rtf | How to add/edit attributes to tables of Arc/Info Coverages. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\atts_in_av.rtf | |
| atts_in_tables.rtf | How to update the Polygon Attribute Table in Arc/Info Tables | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\atts_in_tables.rtf | |
| METADATA | |||
| General | |||
| avdoqext.doc | Explanation of MNDNR ArcView 3.0 extension for reading JPEG-compressed DOQs. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\avdoqext.doc | |
| contact_info.doc | Description for contact information section of each metadata file. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\contact_info.doc | |
| dakogis.doc | Dakota County GIS Data Documentation. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\dakogis.doc | |
| disclaimer.txt | Description of legal disclaimer for each metadata file. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\disclaimer.txt | |
| dist_liab.txt | Description of distribution liability for each metadata file. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\dist_liab.txt | |
| doq_meta_sample.pdf | External example of metadata for DOQs. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\doq_meta_sample.pdf | |
| evaluation.pdf | "Evaluating Spatial Metadata Processing Software" publication, July 1998, Edited by Prof. Harold Moellering, Ohio State University Dept of Geography. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\evaluation.pdf | |
| fws_umn_reqs.doc | Comprehensive file of metadata standards and requirements for USFWS NWR project. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\fws_umn_reqs.doc | |
| fwsreqs_orig.doc | Previous version of fws_umn_reqs.doc | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\fwsreqs_orig.doc | |
| metadata_howto.doc | HowTo describing the new USFWS metadata standards | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\metadata_howto.doc | |
| metaovr1.doc | Guidance for minimal metadata documentation of spatial data files created by FWS staff or contractors. (From FWS web page.) | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\metaovr1.doc | |
| spcs_tables.doc | SPCS info for MN, taken from ArcInfo Help documentation. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\spcs_tables.doc | |
| Example Templates | |||
| eco_regions.met | Bailey's Eco-Regions metadata template. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\eco_regions.met | |
| Ex_bnd.gen | Example boundary template in .gen format. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\Ex_bnd.gen | |
| Ex_bnd.met | Example boundary template in .met format. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\Ex_bnd.met | |
| Ex_leg.gen | Example legend template in .gen format. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\Ex_leg.gen | |
| Ex_leg.met | Example legend template in .met format. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\Ex_leg.met | |
| Ex_mos83.gen | Example mosaiced DRG template in .gen format. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\Ex_mos83.gen | |
| Ex_mos83.met | Example mosaiced DRG template in .met format. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\Ex_mos83.met | |
| hbrbnd.gen | Example land ownership status boundary template in .gen format. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\hbrbnd.gen | |
| CorpsMet Software | |||
| corpsmet_fields.doc | List of fields included in corpsmet software. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\corpsmet_fields.doc | |
| Metaparser Software | |||
| disk_readme.txt | Note from Mary Mitchell on using Metaparser. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\disk_readme.txt | |
| encoding.htm | Copy of info from Metaparser website. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\encoding.html | |
| fws_exmp.doc | Example metadata file from Mary Mitchell. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\fws_exmp.doc | |
| fws_exmp.htm | Example of web-version metadata from Mary Mitchell. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\fws_exmp.html | |
| mp_doc.htm | Link to documentation on using Metaparser. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\mp_doc.htm | |
| To_run_mp.txt | Text description on using Metaparser. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\To_run_mp.txt | |
| CD CREATION | |||
| readme_cd_documentation.rtf | Example of CD documentation README file. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\readme_cd_documentation.rtf | |
| routing_sheet.xls | Template file for data and CD routing sheets. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\routing_sheet.xls | |
| trans_apr.rtf | Creating Transportable Project Packages. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\trans_apr.rtf | |
| FINAL REPORT PREPARATION | |||
| new_naming_stds.rtf | Data Set Naming Standards for Directory Structure and Metadata Files | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\new_naming_standards.rtf | |
| QAQC checklist.rtf | Project quality control checklist form. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\QAQC checklist.rtf | |
| sum_coverpg.rtf | Sample cover page for summary document | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\sum_coverpg.rtf | |
| sum_instructions.rtf | Directions for creating, approving and registering summary document staff papers. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\sum_instructions.rtf | |
| sum_tmpl.rtf | Template for summary document. | \\CENTER\lab\project\usfws\useful_stuff\howtos\summary_tmpl.rtf | |
