256 x 256 as possible tile size for vector tile packages

SeldaErdem

For the seemless integration of esri-created vector tiles with other layers it is necessary to be able to create vector tiles with a tile size of 256x256.

Different data sources and services like the Esri Image service came up with a standard Tile size of 256 x 256. This leads to the situation, that vector tile packages cannot be combined with such services, e.g. using an ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript Client.

williamscraigm

256 x 256 raster tiles can be used with 512 x 512 vector tiles. The ArcGIS Online basemaps that use raster hillshades demonstrate this very concept. If you're unable to combine two services, it's likely that they're incompatible in another way.

256x256 is a in inefficient size for vector tile workflows. Since the content is vector and there are optimizations when the tile contains more data, 512 x 512 is a good compromise between size and efficiency.