Reasons Some Users Prefer ArcView 3.x
Many GIS professionals and users continue to use ArcView 3. Even users with access to ArcGIS 9-10 often continue to install and use ArcView 3.x.
ArcView 3.x advantages include faster start up, dissolving, spatially joining or summary of large data sets being quicker, and the ability to promote selected records. Small scale overlays and spatial joins with basic map/layout creation that tends to be the only tasks done by students are done quicker. Independent consultants and small shops that can not justify the expense of moving to ArcGIS are another group of users who prefer ArcView 3.x product. Availability of free open source scripts and extensions created by users using the built-in object oriented scripting language Avenue is another reason.
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