How do I use World files in ArcGIS?

Set ArcGIS to read the world file first Click the Raster tab in the Options window. Within the Raster tab, click Raster Dataset and check the Use world file to define the coordinates of the raster check box. Click OK.

What is a world file in ArcGIS?

ArcMap 10.3. A world (. wld) file is a text file containing control points that describe a coordinate transformation. A world file can be used to extend the properties of a CAD drawing to include georeferencing information.

How are world files used in ArcGIS CAD?

World files are used to define a two-point (similarity) transformation for CAD datasets in ArcGIS. They contain the source (from) and destination (to) coordinate values of a transformation and can be managed in ArcMap. World files are not required to transform CAD datasets, since interactive transformation tools exist in ArcMap.

What is the ArcGIS tutorial data for desktop?

ArcGIS Tutorial Data for Desktop —Data used with ArcGIS Desktop tutorials. ArcGIS Coordinate Systems Data —Contains the data files required for the GEOCON transformation method and vertical transformation files for the United States (VERTCON and GEOID12B) and the world (EGM2008). Additional licensed extensions are available as separate downloads:

Where can I find ArcGIS coordinate systems data?

ArcGIS Coordinate Systems Data —Contains the data files required for the GEOCON transformation method and vertical transformation files for the United States (VERTCON and GEOID12B) and the world (EGM2008). Additional licensed extensions are available as separate downloads:

Can a world file be read from a raster file?

ArcGIS will automatically read the georeferencing in the header information of some file formats, such as GeoTIFF, which will override any georeferencing information stored in a world file. You can change this by checking the Use world file to define the coordinates of the raster check box on the Options dialog box.

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