topic Re: Layers, Features and Services in ArcGIS JavaScript Maps SDK Questions

Layers, Features and Services

PedroMadrid — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 19:45:40 GMT

Hi everyone, exists any possibility of creating layers, feature classes and services using ONLY Rest services?

Re: Layers, Features and Services

RobertScheitlin__GISP — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 19:53:36 GMT

Pedro,

I am not sure what you mean by this. The JS Api uses rest services to add layers to the map. So your question is not very clear.

Re: Layers, Features and Services

SarojThapa1 — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 20:12:18 GMT

If you are asking, if we can create layers and feature classes using only REST services, then the answer is no. We create datasets, feature classes, and maps in ArcMap/ ArcCatalog and publish them as RESTful services. Later, we use ArcGIS API for Javascript to add those layers and services to the maps. REST Services offer easier and smoother way to connect and interact with the web maps.

Re: Layers, Features and Services

JayantaPoddar — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 07:25:43 GMT

Not sure if I understood your question correctly. If the map is published as Feature service (Feature Access) with EXPORT option enabled, you can open the service in ArcMap and export data to a feature class.