Geoprocessing tools
Geoprocessing tools perform small yet essential operations on geographic data. There are literally hundreds of tools, and learning what tool to use and when takes time. The place to start is with the commonly used tools. As you learn about these tools, you can begin to turn your ideas into reality, using the tools to transform your data into new and useful information.
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Geoprocessing framework
The geoprocessing framework is the set of windows, menus, and dialog boxes in ArcGIS that you use to execute tools and create your own tools.