topic Re: How to share a map snapshot in social media (fb, tw, g+ and email) in ArcGIS JavaScript Maps SDK Questions

How to share a map snapshot in social media (fb, tw, g+ and email)

KasraMajbouri — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 12:20:00 GMT

Hi guys, I am new in using ArcGIS APIs. I created a map and need to let people to share a snapshot (image) of the map (with all graphics in it) in social media like fb,tw, g+, and email. I tried to use Print and PrintTask classes, but it didn't work. I found this example: http://esri.github.io/public-information-map-template-js/ but I don't want to embed the map in the popup window. I just need to have a snapshot of the map instead of that <iframe> in there. I highly appreciate if anyone can help me with that.

Re: How to share a map snapshot in social media (fb, tw, g+ and email)

RobertScheitlin__GISP — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 12:42:48 GMT

Kasra,

Can you give details on why PrintTask did not work for you. I use the PrintTask for exactly what you are wanting to do and it works great.

Re: How to share a map snapshot in social media (fb, tw, g+ and email)

KasraMajbouri — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 12:57:04 GMT

Hi Robert Scheitlin, GISP‌ and thanks for your reply. I couldn't find any good sample for PrintTask. As I just saw your share widget. I need to take a snapshot of the map and then share it in the social media. I don't want to embed the map in there. I am using Javascript 3.18 and appreciate if you could help me with that

Cheers

Re: How to share a map snapshot in social media (fb, tw, g+ and email)

RobertScheitlin__GISP — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 13:23:25 GMT

Kasra,

I have helped several others with this. Here is one such thread:

https://community.esri.com/thread/170185

Re: How to share a map snapshot in social media (fb, tw, g+ and email)

KasraMajbouri — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 14:41:41 GMT

Thank you very much Robert,

It's working now! I just need to customize the popup window with share buttons.

Best Regards

Re: How to share a map snapshot in social media (fb, tw, g+ and email)

RobertScheitlin__GISP — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 17:48:14 GMT

Glad to help,

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