Batch geocoding is the calculation of multiple addresses into their corresponding X and Y coordinates for easy displaying within GIS. While you can create an Address Locator in ArcGIS Desktop using reference data, the corresponding results will be based on the quality of the reference data used. This guide will describe two free batch geocoders that operate externally of any GIS application and return the latitude and longitude coordinates.
Bing Maps Platform API
TAMU GeoServices
ArcGIS Help: Essentials of Joining Tables
Preparing the Table
Performing the Tabular Join
Common Problems:
Numerous data files that architects and other designers need are available only in GIS format. The following guide will demonstrate how to use ArcGIS Desktop to convert GIS data to the .AI (Adobe Illustrator) file format.