3D Extension

The ArcGIS Server 3D extension gives you advanced 3D data analysis and surface generation capabilities via Web services.

With this extension, you can

  • Deploy powerful 3D analysis tools for desktop, mobile, and Web applications without requiring the end user to install additional GIS software.
  • Provide sophisticated surface modeling capabilities to more people, including analysts, professional staff, and decision makers, regardless of their GIS knowledge or skills.

 

ArcGis Server Extensions Advanced Standard Basic
3D Extension* - Share advanced 3D modeling and analysis. Yes
GIS Web Services Supports - Share advanced statistical modeling and analysis. Yes
Network Extension* - Share advanced network modeling and analysis. Yes Yes
Spatial Analysis - Supports server-based analysis and geoprocessing, including vector, raster, 3D, and network analytics as well as models, scripts, and tools Yes Yes
Spatial Extension* -Share advanced raster data modeling and analysis. Yes
Data Interoperability Extension - Provide Web access to hundreds of data formats. Yes
Windows Only		 Yes
Windows Only
Image Extension - Deliver fast access to hundreds of data formats. Yes
Windows Only		 Yes
Windows Only
Job Tracking Extension - Provide Web access to GIS workflow management. Yes
Windows Only		 Yes
Windows Only
Geoportal Extension - Organize, share, and discover GIS resources. Yes Yes
Schematics Extension - Share advanced network diagrams and models. Yes
Windows Only

Why use 3D Extension for ArcGIS Server?

The 3D extension enhances the value of advanced tools and models created with the ArcGIS 3D Analyst extension for ArcGIS Desktop by putting them to work in repeatable enterprise applications, improving productivity and increasing data analysis capacity for your organization. You can deliver Web services to:

  • Analyse terrain data to determine what can be seen from one or more observation points.
  • Model subsurface features like wells, mines, groundwater, and underground storage facilities.
  • Model atmospheric events and material dispersion.
  • Visualise optimum facility placement or resource location.
  • Utilize many other surface modeling techniques, such as calculating slope, aspect, and hill-shade.

If you're a registered user of ArcGIS Server, you can get a 60-day evaluation of the 3D extension for free.  The 3D extension for ArcGIS Server requires ArcGIS Server Advanced edition.

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