topic Re: Cannot define a vector tile basemap in webmap in ArcGIS Field Maps Questions

Cannot define a vector tile basemap in webmap

NicolasGIS — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:28:00 GMT

Hello,

Currently, it seems like it is not supported to reference a vector tile basemap for offline use even if the map is configured to have a vtpk side loaded.

It's a bit annoying.

Did I miss anything ?

Thanks,

Nicolas

Re: Cannot define a vector tile basemap in webmap

Anonymous User — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:02:07 GMT

You did sideload the vtpk to your device, then reference that vtpk by name in your web map right?

Re: Cannot define a vector tile basemap in webmap

NicolasGIS — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:34:44 GMT

Yes the problem is that you cannot download an area if there is a vector tile layer as basemap as it does not consider it as downloadable

Re: Cannot define a vector tile basemap in webmap

RichlandGIS — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:46:13 GMT

I have not tried to sideload a vector tile package, but there is a setting for this on the hosted tile layer published from the vtpk.

Once checked, I have no issues taking vector tile layer offline:

I use this since creating an offline area always packages the current basemap, even when you select the option to use the tile package the device already has. I have a tiny vector basemap now so the offline areas don't get so huge.

Re: Cannot define a vector tile basemap in webmap

NicolasGIS — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:58:11 GMT

Completely missed that...

Many thanks @RichlandGIS

Re: Cannot define a vector tile basemap in webmap

NicolasGIS — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:49:40 GMT

@RichlandGIS, actually, I now understand why I missed it at the first place: this option is only available if you have the related vtpk available on the Portal for ArcGIS.

As I had deleted it, it was not available.

Thanks again for your time and help: much appreciated