topic Basemaps - ArcGIS Desktop/Online in ArcGIS Explorer Desktop Questions https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-explorer-desktop-questions/basemaps-arcgis-desktop-online/m-p/762935#M4718 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>I have convinced my company to purchase an ArcView license.&nbsp; However, I am a bit disappointed with the basemaps that are provided through ArcGIS Online.&nbsp; My boss uses DeLorme XMap which provides a very nice looking built-in topographic basemap which includes an underlying DEM.&nbsp; I am an ESRI user but I have to admit the built-in basemaps that come with DeLorme look much better than anything I have found available through ArcGIS Online.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Is ESRI going to improve the basemap offerings through ArcGIS Online?&nbsp; Im tired of my boss saying that my basemaps dont look as good as his, and he is right.&nbsp; ArcGIS is such a superior product in every other way so what am I missing here?&nbsp; I have not made the ArcView purchase yet so please tell me if something better comes with the purchase than what is offered for free on ArcGIS online.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Also, DeLorme includes a built-in underlying DEM which allows for 3D viewing and easy display of elevation.&nbsp; Does version 10 of ArcMap include something like this or do I have to load in my own DEMs, buy 3D Analyst, or use the more limited ArcGIS Explorer to view 3D?</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Any input appreciated.</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:48:49 GMT RyanIrwin1 2010-12-16T17:48:49Z Basemaps - ArcGIS Desktop/Online https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-explorer-desktop-questions/basemaps-arcgis-desktop-online/m-p/762935#M4718 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>I have convinced my company to purchase an ArcView license.&nbsp; However, I am a bit disappointed with the basemaps that are provided through ArcGIS Online.&nbsp; My boss uses DeLorme XMap which provides a very nice looking built-in topographic basemap which includes an underlying DEM.&nbsp; I am an ESRI user but I have to admit the built-in basemaps that come with DeLorme look much better than anything I have found available through ArcGIS Online.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Is ESRI going to improve the basemap offerings through ArcGIS Online?&nbsp; Im tired of my boss saying that my basemaps dont look as good as his, and he is right.&nbsp; ArcGIS is such a superior product in every other way so what am I missing here?&nbsp; I have not made the ArcView purchase yet so please tell me if something better comes with the purchase than what is offered for free on ArcGIS online.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Also, DeLorme includes a built-in underlying DEM which allows for 3D viewing and easy display of elevation.&nbsp; Does version 10 of ArcMap include something like this or do I have to load in my own DEMs, buy 3D Analyst, or use the more limited ArcGIS Explorer to view 3D?</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>Any input appreciated.</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:48:49 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-explorer-desktop-questions/basemaps-arcgis-desktop-online/m-p/762935#M4718 RyanIrwin1 2010-12-16T17:48:49Z