ArcGIS 3D Analyst is one of the available extensions for the ArcGIS Desktop products: ArcView, ArcEditor, and ArcInfo. ArcGIS 3D Analyst is a three-dimensional visualization and analysis extension that enables you to create surface models from several input data sources. ArcGIS 3D Analyst adds a specialized three-dimensional viewing application, ArcScene, that extends the capabilities of the ArcGIS Desktop.
You'll learn
Begin by following the quick-start tutorial to get an overview of how to drape an image over a surface and perform the basics with ArcGIS 3D Analyst. If you prefer, jump right in and experiment on your own. When you have questions, you'll find concise, step-by-step answers inside, fully illustrated, to help you complete a task.