Did you know that ArcGIS Earth’s Search tool enables you quickly locate places, addresses, and coordinates anywhere in the world? Powered by Esri’s World Geocoding services, your organization’s custom geocoding services, or the built-in XY provider for offline environments, this tool ensures you can always find what you need—online or offline.

🛠️ 3 Ways to Maximize the Search Tool:

1️⃣ Search by Place or Address 📍 Quickly locate a city, landmark, street address, or even a country by entering it into the search bar. ArcGIS Earth automatically adjusts the extent, ensuring that the view is properly zoomed. For tailored results, use your organization’s geocoding services or access global data through Esri’s World Geocoding Services.

2️⃣ Search by Coordinates 🌐 Find precise locations by inputting latitude/longitude, MGRS (Military Grid Reference System), or UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) values. ArcGIS Earth’s built-in XY provider ensures smooth coordinate searches, even offline.

3️⃣ Save and Revisit Search Results 💾 Save search results as drawings to revisit key locations quickly. This is ideal for managing project sites or organizing fieldwork locations for seamless navigation.

⚡ Pro Tip: Use locators from Mobile Scene Packages (MSPK) for offline geocoding, adding extra flexibility to your project workflows.

Today was dedicated to product work, starting with a kick-off meeting focused on managing a tight schedule before Spring Festival. Discussions continued around the feasibility of an “S” feature, concluding it could reference previous designs.

I explored Field Maps, Survey123, and QuickCapture, gaining insights on drawing tools, GPS integration, and barcode scanning.

Xiaoyan had a reassuring hospital visit, spent the afternoon with Hamer at shopping center (Pop Land was closed).

Cars, 2006

Doc Hudson is Radiator Springs’ doctor and town judge. Doc was voiced by actor Paul Newman, a film legend who was also a race car driver.

2025-01-08 TIL: ArcGIS Object Store, HTML’s Importance, htmx, and the Richter Scale

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ArcGIS Data Store object store

Object storage solutions are designed to handle large volumes of unstructured data. With ArcGIS Enterprise 11.4, the object store now serves as the primary location for:

• Hosted scene layer caches
• Hosted 3D tile layer caches
• Videos for a federated ArcGIS Video Server site
• Cached query responses for hosted feature layers

HTML Is Actually a Programming Language

HTML is arguably the most significant computing language ever created. Its simplicity and accessibility are its greatest strengths.

What other programmers might say dismissively is something HTML lovers embrace: Anyone can do it. Whether we’re using complex frameworks or very simple tools, HTML’s promise is that we can build, make, code, and do anything we want.

htmx

htmx (also stylized as HTMX) is an open-source front-end JavaScript library that extends HTML with custom attributes that enable the use of AJAX directly in HTML and with a hypermedia-driven approach.

• These attributes allow for the dynamic definition of a web page directly in HTML and CSS, without the need for writing additional JavaScript.
• These attributes allows tasks that traditionally required writing JavaScript to be done completely with HTML.

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Richter Magnitude Scale

The Richter Magnitude Scale is a system for measuring the size of earthquakes, developed by Charles F. Richter in 1935. Initially designed for local earthquakes, it became a foundation for subsequent seismic scales.

• Taiwan: 芮氏地震規模
• China Mainland: 里氏震级
• Hong Kong: 黎克特制地震震級

Did you know that in ArcGIS Earth, basemaps and terrain layers are more than just visual backdrops? They’re powerful tools for adding context, clarity, and insight to your geospatial data. Whether sourced from ArcGIS Online, your organization’s ArcGIS Enterprise, or your own custom data, you have full control over your map’s foundation.

🛠️ 3 Ways to Elevate Your Map with Basemaps & Terrain:

1️⃣ Choose the Perfect Basemap 🗺️ Select from imagery, topographic, streets, or hybrid basemaps to match your project’s needs.

2️⃣ Enable Realistic Terrain 🌄 Enhance your 3D views with detailed terrain layers that bring elevation and topography to life.

3️⃣ Use Personalized Basemaps & Terrain 📂 Go beyond default options by adding your own data as a custom basemap or terrain, tailoring your visualizations to project-specific needs.

🚀 Pro Tips:

1️⃣ Merge Local Rasters for Terrain: Add multiple local elevation rasters at once—ArcGIS Earth will automatically merge them into a unified terrain layer.

2️⃣ Layer Order Matters: Multiple elevation sources can overlap, and their order defines the final elevation surface.

2025-01-07 TIL: Automatic Change Detection, Spatial ETL & 汉语新解

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Automatic Change Detection (ACD)

Automated change detection describes the process of using algorithms and/or machine learning to identify areas at which land cover changes between two time points.

• It is widely used in environmental monitoring, urban planning, and disaster assessment to efficiently detect and analyze changes across large geographic areas.

Spatial ETL

Spatial extract, transform, load (spatial ETL), also known as geospatial transformation and load (GTL), is a process for managing and manipulating geospatial data, for example map data. It is a type of extract, transform, load (ETL) process, with software tools and libraries specialised for geographical information.

• A common use of spatial ETL is to convert geographical information from a data source into another format that can be more easily used, for example by importing it into GIS software.

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汉语新解

This concept involves reinterpreting Chinese vocabulary from a fresh perspective, offering innovative explanations of traditional words.

• Author: 李继刚 Source: 汉语新解

;; 作者: 李继刚 ;; 版本: 0.3 ;; 模型: Claude Sonnet ;; 用途: 将一个汉语词汇进行全新角度的解释

;; 设定如下内容为你的 System Prompt (defun 新汉语老师 () “你是年轻人,批判现实,思考深刻,语言风趣” (风格 . (“Oscar Wilde” “鲁迅” “罗永浩”)) (擅长 . 一针见血) (表达 . 隐喻) (批判 . 讽刺幽默))

(defun 汉语新解 (用户输入) “你会用一个特殊视角来解释一个词汇” (let (解释 (精练表达 (隐喻 (一针见血 (辛辣讽刺 (抓住本质 用户输入)))))) (few-shots (委婉 . “刺向他人时, 决定在剑刃上撒上止痛药。")) (SVG-Card 解释)))

(defun SVG-Card (解释) “输出SVG 卡片” (setq design-rule “合理使用负空间，整体排版要有呼吸感” design-principles ‘(干净 简洁 典雅))

(设置画布 ‘(宽度 400 高度 600 边距 20)) (标题字体 ‘毛笔楷体) (自动缩放 ‘(最小字号 16))

(配色风格 ‘((背景色 (蒙德里安风格 设计感))) (主要文字 (汇文明朝体 粉笔灰)) (装饰图案 随机几何图))

(卡片元素 ((居中标题 “汉语新解”) 分隔线 (排版输出 用户输入 英文 日语) 解释 (线条图 (批判内核 解释)) (极简总结 线条图))))

(defun start () “启动时运行” (let (system-role 新汉语老师) (print “说吧, 他们又用哪个词来忽悠你了?")))

;; 运行规则 ;; 1. 启动时必须运行 (start) 函数 ;; 2. 之后调用主函数 (汉语新解 用户输入)

Today began with Xiaoyan feeling unwell due to possible allergies and poor sleep.

At work, I coordinated presentation details with colleagues and participated in planning a team stage play, which brought a sense of progress despite pending refinements.

In the afternoon, I refined the desktop app’s web-to-app linking feature and submitted a PR.

The day ended on a warm note as Hamer and I practiced my dance performance together, with her keen eye helping me improve.

Beauty and the Beast, 1991

Belle refuses Gaston’s offer of marriage. She’s not in love with him, but Gaston loves Gaston enough for two. The great hunter can’t resist admiring his reflection at every opportunity. He’s a catch-he’ll be the first one to tell you!

Did you know ArcGIS Earth’s measurement tools allow you to measure everything from points and lines to complex polygons—in both 2D and 3D environments? Whether it’s measuring the length of a road, the area of a park, or the height of a building, ArcGIS Earth has you covered.

🛠️ Key Measurement Options in ArcGIS Earth:

1️⃣ Point-to-Point Measurement: 📍 Measure straight-line distances between two specific points—perfect for route planning or quick estimations.

2️⃣ Path & Multi-Segment Distance: 🛤️ Draw multi-segment lines to measure complex paths with accurate total distances and segment-by-segment breakdowns.

3️⃣ Area Measurement: 🛑⭕ Draw polygons to calculate surface area for zoning, land-use planning, and site assessments, or create circles with defined radii for buffer zones and proximity analysis.

4️⃣ 3D Object Measurement: 🏢 Take advantage of 3D measurements to analyze building heights, distances between structures, or surface dimensions.

🚀 Pro Tips:

1️⃣ Right-Click to Adjust: Right-click to delete the last vertex during measurement.

2️⃣ Segment Insights: ArcGIS Earth displays distance along each segment directly on the scene for granular clarity.

Today, we all enjoyed sleeping in today, especially Hamer, who didn’t have to wake up early for school. After getting up, we began with a cozy family breakfast as Hamer prepared her own meal.

During a morning meeting, I stumbled through a Pipelines presentation, realizing I need to improve my speaking skills.

The afternoon was dedicated to editing and refining the year-end parth show script. Hamer spent quality time with Grandma at the park, sharing heartfelt moments.

In the evening, I explored AI video tools while Hamer and Xiaoyan filled the house with music and laughter.

Steamboat Willie, 1928

While piloting a stramboat, Mickey Mouse whistles a happy tune, amazing audiences when the cartoon permiered in 1928. For the first time, an animated character’s actions were perfectly synced to the film’s soundtrack. Mickey’s whistle made movie history.

<img src=“https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/27301/2025/img-7104.jpeg" width=“600” height=“450” alt=“Hamer included “Americano” in her drawing last night, which truly amazed me.">

Did you know ArcGIS Earth offers versatile drawing tools that allow you to annotate maps, highlight key features, and communicate insights visually? From simple points to complex polygons, these tools empower you to tell your geospatial story effectively.

🛠️ The 4 Drawing Tools you should master:

1️⃣ Points 📍 Mark specific locations on the globe, ideal for noting observation points, field data, or areas of interest.

2️⃣ Lines & Paths 📏 Draw linear features for routes, boundaries, or infrastructure layouts. Use them to plan pathways or measure distances accurately.

3️⃣ Polygons 🛑 Outline areas of interest for zoning, land-use mapping, or risk assessment.

4️⃣ Overlays 🖼️ Add Ground Overlays or Screen Overlays to integrate external images and maps directly onto your scene, providing additional context and visual references.

🚀 Pro Tips:

1️⃣ Freehand Drawing Template: Enable Freehand Mode while drawing to create smooth, organic shapes for polygons and lines.

2️⃣ Right-Click for Precision: Right-click during drawing to manually input coordinates, distance, or angle values for highly accurate geometry placement.

2025-01-05 TIL: Video Downloading with yt-dlp & Audio Transcription with 通义听悟

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yt-dlp

yt-dlp is a powerful command-line tool for downloading audio and video from thousands of websites.

• Get video info: yt-dlp -F https://www.bilibili.com/video/{video-id}/
• Download video and audio: yt-dlp -f 30032+30232 https://www.bilibili.com/video/{video-id}/

通义听悟

Tingwu is an AI-powered assistant by Alibaba Cloud, designed for audio and video transcription, searching, summarization, and organization.

• I used it to convert audio to text, which provided me with an initial script for further refinement.

Today began with a cozy breakfast made by Hamer and me. The morning was filled with quiet productivity—Hamer painted while I worked on a show script.

In the afternoon, I practiced driving but had a nerve-wracking moment narrowly avoiding a collision.

The evening brought cheerful moments as Xiaoyan and Hamer exercised together, and Hamer planned her upcoming tasks: taking Grandma on walks, studying Starfall, and completing her English exercises.

Today started with a heartfelt chat with Hamer, who decided to pause her dance lessons until after the Spring Festival.

In the morning, we watched Ratatouille at home. After lunch, we went to the cinema to see Big World. Before the movie, Hamer felt torn—she wanted to be with us but was afraid it might scare her. After the movie, we enjoyed time at the ice rink, despite a minor fall. Later in the afternoon, we got new hairstyles, and the evening brought two pieces of great news from Dad.

We ended the day with Luca playing in the background, feeling grateful yet slightly anxious about the busy weeks ahead.

Luca, 2021

Sea monsters Luca and Alberto have never eaten pasta before. They are astonished. It is delicious!

Today was Xiaoyan’s birthday, and after dinner, we celebrated with cake and a surprise violin gift. Despite some initial struggles with the new bow, we finally got it to produce sound after carefully applying rosin.

Hamer managed everything on her own, including preparing her breakfast. She only had a half-day at school today and will be on vacation. I kept up with my gym habit, albeit with a lighter routine.

Encanto, 2021

Mirable has been trying to avoid telling the village children that, unlike everyone else in her family, she does not possess a magical power, But the flower-delivery guy reveals her truth. “Gift or not gift,” Mirabel declares, “I am just as special as the rest of my family.”

2025-01-02 TIL: Violin Rosin & The Meaning of Encanto

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Violin Rosin

Rosin is a solid form of resin, derived from tree sap, with a glassy, orange appearance and a pine-like scent.

• Without rosin, the bow hair cannot create enough friction on the strings, resulting in a barely audible sound.
• Rosin allows the bow to grip the strings, producing clear vibrations and a richer sound.
• With a new violin bow and fresh rosin, it took me up to an hour of application to produce proper sound for the first time. ⠀

Encanto

Encanto is a Spanish noun meaning “charm.”

• It can describe something or someone with an irresistible beauty or appeal, like a picturesque town or endearing personality.
• In Disney’s Encanto, the word captures the magic, charm, and uniqueness of the Madrigal family and their extraordinary home.

Did you know ArcGIS Earth supports over 30 data formats across 3 major categories, offering unmatched flexibility for integrating, visualizing, and analyzing geospatial data? From local files to web services, every workflow is covered.

🛠️ 3 Key Data Format Categories with 30+ Supported Formats:

1️⃣ Local Files & Packages 📁 ArcGIS Earth seamlessly integrates local datasets and offline packages for both desktop analysis and field operations, including KML/KMZ, Shapefile, Raster, 3D Models, GPX, MSPK, and more.

2️⃣ ArcGIS Services 🌐 Leverage real-time data streams and centralized services from ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise to power dynamic, up-to-date visualizations. Supported formats include Feature Service, Map Service, Image Service, Scene Service, and more.

3️⃣ OGC Standards 🌍 Ensure global interoperability with open geospatial standards. ArcGIS Earth supports OGC-compliant data formats, making integration with third-party systems seamless. Examples include WMS, WFS, WMTS, GeoPackage, 3D Tiles, SLPK, and others.

🚀 Pro Tip: Drag and drop files directly into ArcGIS Earth or use the Add Data panel to quickly integrate multiple formats into your scene.

2025-01-02 TIL: Managing Multiple GitHub Accounts & The Chinese Zodiac

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Multiple GitHub Accounts & SSH Config

When using two GitHub accounts (personal and work) on the same computer, you can manage them with SSH keys and host aliases in your SSH config file:

1. Edit/Create SSH Config (~/.ssh/config) to Define Host Aliases:

# Default GitHub account: work
Host github.com
   HostName github.com
   IdentityFile ~/.ssh/work_private_key
   IdentitiesOnly yes

# Other GitHub account: personal
Host github-personal
   HostName github.com
   IdentityFile ~/.ssh/personal_private_key
   IdentitiesOnly yes

2. Use Host Alias in Git Commands: git clone git@github-personal:org/project.git. This ensures the correct SSH key and user are applied based on the alias.

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Chinese Zodiac

The Chinese zodiac is a twelve-year cycle, where each year is represented by an animal with unique characteristics. This system remains a cultural cornerstone in Chinese tradition, influencing personality beliefs, compatibility, and even significant life decisions.

• It originated during the Han Dynasty as part of a traditional timekeeping system.
• The twelve zodiac animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
• According to legend, the Jade Emperor held a contest to determine which animals would be included in the zodiac calendar.

Today started with a cozy family breakfast after an amusing alarm mishap. Xiaoyan continued her vegetarian plan, backed by vitamin supplements.

I spent the morning rethinking my Earth 230 Tips strategy, focusing on quality over quantity. In the afternoon, I gathered materials for the year-end party show, deciding to blend existing content instead of creating everything from scratch.

Ratatouille, 2007

Remy can’t talk to human, so Linguini can’t understand Remy’s cooking instructions. But Remy discovers that pulling on Linguini’s hair gives the rat control of Linguini’s arms. Here they are practicing their technique, and then the two get the same far-fetched idea at once: Remy will guide Linguini via his hair. This will take some practice!

Did you know ArcGIS Earth supports 5 distinct navigation controls, offering seamless exploration across 3D environments. Whether you’re analyzing terrain, presenting to stakeholders, or casually exploring, these controls ensure precision and efficiency.

🛠️ The 5 Navigation Controls:

1. Mouse Controls: Effortlessly pan, zoom, and rotate with your mouse. Use the right-click flight patterns for dynamic exploration.
2. Keyboard Shortcuts: Navigate with precision using keys like N (North), U/J (Elevation), R (North and Center), or Arrow keys for panning.
3. Touch Navigation: Perfect for touchscreen devices – pinch to zoom, drag to pan, and rotate with two fingers.
4. 3D Space Mouse Support: Fly through terrains with smooth, intuitive 3D mouse movements.
5. On-Screen Navigator: Use the Compass Button and Zoom Controls for guided exploration.

🚀 Pro Tip: Q + Hover Pointer — Activate Fly Mode to seamlessly pan and rotate based on your pointer’s position.

Happy New Year! 🎉

I slept until noon after staying up late watching Hot Stove League. After a delicious lunch, we accompanied Xiaoyan for a facial, and I later took Hamer to the park. We chatted about our New Year plans and enjoyed rides like Extreme Transformer and Happy Swing. On the way home, I bought rice noodle rolls for dinner.

Cinderalla, 1950

As the clock strikes midnight, Cinderella runs from the palace and, in her haste, leaves behind a single glass slipper. Walt Disney was very fond of the film and its title character. “She’s a girl with a lot of spunk and imagination,” he said.

Did you know you can install ArcGIS Earth silently using command-line parameters for a hassle-free setup? This is perfect for deploying across multiple machines or automating installations. Here’s how:

msiexec.exe /i <setup location>\ArcGISEarth.msi ALLUSERS=2 INSTALLDIR="C:\MyArcGISEarth\" ACCEPTEULA=yes /qn

🚀 Pro Tip: Add a configuration file for custom settings using the CONFIGFILE=UseConfigFile CONFIGPATH=<path> parameter.

Whether you’re setting up for a single user or an entire team, this quick tip will save time and streamline your workflow. Check out the documentation for more details!

2024-12-31 TIL: Suno, Song structure, and Jiankou Great Wall

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Suno AI Prompt

Customize Suno AI Lyrics and Song Style According to Your Preferences

• A Music Prompt generator is a cutting-edge tool that uses AI to create music prompts for AI-driven music generation products.
• A more powerful, sophisticated song and lyric creation assistant: GPTs: AI Music Prompt Generator

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Song Structure

Song structure refers to how a song is organized, using a combination of different sections. A typical song structure includes a verse, chorus, and bridge in the following arrangement: intro — verse — chorus — verse — chorus — bridge — chorus — outro. This is known as an ABABCB structure, where A is the verse, B is the chorus, and C is the bridge.

• Intro: Like the beginning of a film or novel, a song introduction should catch the listener’s attention.
• Verse: The verse tells the story, developing and advancing the song’s narrative.
• Pre-chorus: Optional, but it helps to heighten the impact of the chorus.
• Chorus: The chorus is the song’s centerpiece, summarizing its big ideas. Often, the song title appears here.
• Bridge: Typically used once, just before the final chorus. It introduces variation with new chords or melodic material.
• Outro: The outro signals the end of the song and provides closure.

箭扣知识小程序

Centered around the Jiankou Great Wall, Jiankou Knowledge Mini Program offers maps, architecture details, knowledge, and information about the Great Wall surrounding Beijing.

• It is exceptionally well-designed.

Last Day of 2024

• made with suno

[Intro][Nostalgic Ballad][Piano] Soft light paints the morning sky, Time slips through as moments fly. In the quiet hum of everyday, I hear the words we didn’t say.

[Verse 1][Reflective][Acoustic Guitar] She wakes up slow, alarm’s last chime, A fleeting dance with borrowed time. Rice balls warm in morning glow, Her little hands make love’s echo.

[Pre-Chorus][Gentle Strings] Each step she takes, a story told, In these small acts, my heart holds. Oh, the beauty in her simple way, How I wish these moments could stay.

[Chorus][Emotional][Piano & Strings] Hold on to moments like these, The way the sunlight meets the breeze. Every smile, every sigh, Fills the space where memories lie.

[Verse 2][Warm Reflection] An empty bag, a hopeful grin, Charity stalls where dreams begin. Seventy yuan, treasures found, Her laughter is the sweetest sound.

[Pre-Chorus][Soft Strings] Her joy, a light that fills the room, Petals open, flowers bloom. Oh, the beauty in her simple way, How I wish these moments could stay.

[Chorus][Emotional][Piano & Strings] Hold on to moments like these, The way the sunlight meets the breeze. Every smile, every sigh, Fills the space where memories lie.

[Bridge][Dreamy Instrumental][Violin Solo] Time is fleeting, moments fade, But love is in the life we’ve made. Through busy days and restless nights, She’s the reason for my light.

[Chorus][Powerful Build][Full Instrumental] Hold on to moments like these, The way the sunlight meets the breeze. Every smile, every sigh, Fills the space where memories lie.

[Outro][Soft Fade][Piano & Acoustic Guitar] Soft light paints the evening sky, Time slows down as moments sigh. In her laughter, love remains, In my heart, her song remains.

Today, I focused on drafting the Earth 230 tips but felt unsatisfied, realizing patience is key to improvement.

In the morning, Hamer independently prepared her breakfast, which made me proud. Her school held a charity sale, and though she didn’t sell anything, she happily bought items worth 70 yuan.

In the evening, our family enjoyed a delicious dinner at a Southeast Asian restaurant, ending the day on a warm and joyful note.

This morning, Hamer felt anxious about being late for school, even trembling and crying despite doing everything well. I tried to comfort her but fell short. Xiaoyan later suggested I use gentler reminders without specifying exact times. The emotional weight stayed with me throughout the day.

In the evening, I hugged Hamer, shared my reflections, and felt grateful as she listened calmly.