ArcGIS Components
ArcMap
- Mapping, editing, analysis
ArcCatalog
- Manage spatial data, database designs, creation and management of metadata
ArcToolbox
- GIS data conversion (supports most NIMA and USGS data) and geoprocessing
3D Analyst extension
- Visualization and analysis of 3D data; ArcScene application
ArcObjects
- Collection of COM components with GIS functionality; technology framework of ArcGIS