BDB Programs
Biogeographic Data Branch
1807 13th Street, Suite 202
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 322-2493
Software Information & Help
Provided below are some helpful software-related items. Many other user-provided tools and utilities for ESRI GIS software programs are available at ESRI ArcScripts.
GPS Data Processing
General GIS and GPS
- California Teale Albers .prj files for ESRI GIS software
- California Teale Albers .csd file for Trimble Pathfinder Office software
ArcGIS / ArcCatalog Productivity Tools
DNR Garmin
Windows application to download / upload data to the Garmin GPS 's and convert GPS data to ESRI shapefile format.
This application replaces the older VB Garmin application.
Download: Acquire from ESRI ArcScripts
Waypoint +
Shareware windows application to download / upload data to Garmin GPS 's..
Download: waypoint.zip (Version 1.8.00 – an older version used for certain applications)
For the current version visit the Waypoint+ Home Page
California Teale Albers .prj files for ESRI GIS software
This download provides Coordinate System/Projection (.prj) files that implement the California Teale Albers projection (both NAD27 and NAD83 datums) within ESRI software. See the instructions with the download for further information.
Download: CA_Teale_Albers_for_ESRI.zip (zip file)
CA Teale Albers .csd file for Trimble Pathfinder Office software
This download provides a Coordinate System Database (.csd) file that implements the California Teale Albers projection (both NAD27 and NAD83 datums) within Trimble Pathfinder Office Software. See instructions with the download for further information.
Download: CA_Teale_Albers_for_Trimble.zip (zip file)
XTools Extension for ArcGIS
This is a very full-featured extension for ArcGIS Desktop that includes many analysis, conversion, and table management tools. Around $200 per license.
Download: XTools home page
ArcCatalog Object Filter from ArcScripts
This script adds a toolbar to ArcCatalog 9.x that allows you to filter objects (datasets, folders, sde layers, etc) in the contents view window. Very handy when working with SDE connections that list out tons of datasets and you want to quickly find one.
Download: Acquire from ESRI ArcScripts