Tip: Using Analysis tools requires "seed" feature service

Question

With the release of the new Analysis tools in the ArcGIS Online web map, you will need to create at least one feature service to enable the appearance of the Perform Analysis option when you want to perform analysis on any feature layer. Without a previously created feature service the Perform Analysis option will not appear. This is a glitch that will be resolved in a future release.

An easy way to create a simple feature service to "seed" and enable the Perform Analysis choice is to add a spreadsheet with a single location to My Contents in your org subscription with Administrator or Publisher privileges. When you add the spreadsheet with these privileges you can select the option to spin it up as a feature service, thereby seeding the feature service capability needed to enable Perform Analysis as an option.

If you've already created a hosted feature service in your organization, this is not necessary.

AndyOwen · Answer

When you add the spreadsheet with these privileges you can select the option to spin it up as a feature service, thereby seeding the feature service capability needed to enable Perform Analysis as an option.

Huh?

Sorry Complete Newb here. I've created a local map, added traffic layer on top of it, and wanted to do some analysis against this layer (specifically draw a map with areas highlighted on it within 10, 15, and 20 minutes drive at school drop off time (8:50 a.m.)) - but I can't seem to get to the perform analysis stage, let alone do the analysis. I've tried uploading a spreadsheet as suggested, but get no options to: "spin it up as a feature service"...

What am I doing wrong?

Cheers

Argon0

SteveVeltman · Answer

Is there any news on when this workaround will be patched?