ArcGIS Web Map Authoring Guide

Summary: ArcGIS Web maps are composed of basemaps and a set of related layers that users can interact with to perform a meaningful task. These maps are available to a wide range of users and include multi-scale basemaps, business layers for a specific audience, and information pop-ups to help users gain insight into the features of interest. These maps also support visualization, editing, analysis, and time functions. They are the foundation of WEB map applications and can be viewed by a variety of clients, including mobile devices, desktop applications, and Web browsers.

ArcGIS Web maps are composed of basemaps and a set of related layers that users can interact with to perform a meaningful task. These maps are available to a wide range of users and include multi-scale basemaps, business layers for a specific audience, and information pop-ups to help users gain insight into the features of interest. These maps also support visualization, editing, analysis, and time functions. They are the foundation of WEB map applications and can be viewed by a variety of clients, including mobile devices, desktop applications, and Web browsers.

How do I author a Web map?

You can create a WEB map with the following three basic steps: Select a region, determine what you want to display, and then save and share your work. You can start from a new map or create it using an existing map. When you open an existing map, you can change the extent, locate the location, view the legend, view information about the feature, and more. Regardless of the method, you can select a basemap from the Basemap Gallery, add data layers, configure pop-ups, include bookmarks at a specific location, include a description of the map, save it as your own item, and share it with others by linking or embedding it in a Web site or application. To create a compelling Web map, consider the following tips.

Create usable, easy-to-use and actionable maps

High-quality maps help you to visualize geographic information on the WEB. As a map creator, your role is essentially opening up access to this information and presenting your map in a usable, easy-to-use, and actionable way, whether it's displayed through a browser, mobile device, or desktop application.

Use meaningful basemaps and layers

A map should have some meaning, such as telling a story, conveying a thought, or showing a scene. For this purpose, your basemaps and layers should have the following characteristics: Basemaps and layers with high-quality cartographic effects, multiple scales, quick drawing, rich and accurate information, specific groups, and if the symbology of the map is not intuitive enough, you need to include a viewable legend.

You might also consider including layers that are dedicated to editing time, imagery, and features. In addition, you can help your users gain insight into your map by adding features that are not part of an existing layer. For example, you might want to add some photos and text descriptions to the nearest firewire. You can add features by adding a map annotation layer or importing features from a file.

Show important Information

In general, the best way to provide detailed information is to display it when the user interacts with the map, for example, by displaying a pop-up window and a legend when the user makes a related request. Because a layer may contain a large number of feature data, you should carefully consider which properties to display in the pop-up and how that information is displayed. You don't want your users to be distracted by irrelevant or unnecessary information, but want to display only important information relevant to a particular map, and consider including formatted text, images, charts, and so on in a pop-up window. You can also consider adding editable features so that users can add and remove features and related information.

Project details that provide ample information

The information that is used to describe your map should be clear. Take some time to provide informational titles, summaries, descriptions, and labels so that others can understand what the map displays. Finally, make sure that you respond to any comments that others have added on the Map Item details page. You can even proactively add comments to promote specific features in your map-for example, you can encourage users to see the new aerial imagery you just added.

AndYour organizationshared by everyone

Web maps can be accessed through web browsers, mobile devices, and desktop clients, making them powerful tools for sharing with a wide range of users. To get the most out of the crowd, be sure to share the map with everyone and make sure everyone who needs to see your map has access to all the layers.

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ArcGIS Web Map Authoring Guide