2. What is ArcGIS.com?
ESRI’s ArcGIS Online is a cloud-based,
collaborative content management system for
maps, apps, data and other geographic
information.
Allows non-programmers to deploy and share
web maps containing their own GIS data for
free through the ArcGIS.com map viewer.
3. ArcGIS.com Specifics
Create a free ESRI global account.
Number of mapping applications and amount
of data limited to 2GB.
These mapping applications can be shared
with a group or the public through web
browser, smart phone apps, social media and
emails.
Can also be embedded into websites.
Use Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome for best
performance.
4. ArcGIS.com Specifics cont’d…
Can import .shp (zipped), .csv/.txt, .gpx files,
as well as content from ArcGIS Online
(including base layers accessible on Desktop).
Imported files cannot have >1,000 features (or
250 addresses) and are projected on the fly.
Layers editable for multiple authors, and edits
are tracked.
ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Explorer
(Desktop and Online) can access web maps.