https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/save-media-layers-as-separate-items-in-arcgis/idi-p/1261476 <P>The new Media Layer functionality released as part of the February 2023 update is great, and addresses some of the concerns noted in this idea, <A href="https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/georeferencing-in-arcgis-online/idi-p/935537" target="_self">Georeferencing in ArcGIS Online</A>.&nbsp;</P><P>However, media layers are saved as part of the web map they are created in. Making media layers reusable (by having them save as a separate item in ArcGIS Online, accessible via My Content), would make it easier for users to reuse a map image that they've taken the time to georeference.&nbsp;</P><P>A workaround is to, after adding a media layer, saving the web map as a new web map. However, this isn't a feasible workaround if you already have a web map prepared that you want to add a georeferenced media layer to, or if you want to share a georeferenced media layer with others to be able to use. We also want to avoid duplicating data where possible -- in a situation where multiple users need the same image georeferenced (and are new to GIS/don't have access to ArcGIS Pro), it would make sense for a single media layer item to be created and referenced across multiple web maps.&nbsp;</P> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:07:44 GMT ReinaCMurray 2023-02-24T17:07:44Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/save-media-layers-as-separate-items-in-arcgis/idi-p/1261476 <P>The new Media Layer functionality released as part of the February 2023 update is great, and addresses some of the concerns noted in this idea, <A href="https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/georeferencing-in-arcgis-online/idi-p/935537" target="_self">Georeferencing in ArcGIS Online</A>.&nbsp;</P><P>However, media layers are saved as part of the web map they are created in. Making media layers reusable (by having them save as a separate item in ArcGIS Online, accessible via My Content), would make it easier for users to reuse a map image that they've taken the time to georeference.&nbsp;</P><P>A workaround is to, after adding a media layer, saving the web map as a new web map. However, this isn't a feasible workaround if you already have a web map prepared that you want to add a georeferenced media layer to, or if you want to share a georeferenced media layer with others to be able to use. We also want to avoid duplicating data where possible -- in a situation where multiple users need the same image georeferenced (and are new to GIS/don't have access to ArcGIS Pro), it would make sense for a single media layer item to be created and referenced across multiple web maps.&nbsp;</P> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:07:44 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/save-media-layers-as-separate-items-in-arcgis/idi-p/1261476 ReinaCMurray 2023-02-24T17:07:44Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/save-media-layers-as-separate-items-in-arcgis/idc-p/1261487#M9815 <P>Yup this is on our roadmap for media layer! thanks for posting your feedback.</P> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:11:49 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/save-media-layers-as-separate-items-in-arcgis/idc-p/1261487#M9815 RussRoberts 2023-02-24T17:11:49Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/save-media-layers-as-separate-items-in-arcgis/idc-p/1261491#M9817 <P><a href="https://community.esri.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/17874">@RussRoberts</a>&nbsp;that's great to hear! thanks!</P> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:22:48 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/save-media-layers-as-separate-items-in-arcgis/idc-p/1261491#M9817 ReinaCMurray 2023-02-24T17:22:48Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/save-media-layers-as-separate-items-in-arcgis/idc-p/1567377#M11972 <P><a href="https://community.esri.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/17874">@RussRoberts</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://community.esri.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/356727">@ReinaCMurray</a>&nbsp;This is now possible, this idea should be marked as implemented.</P> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:45:53 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/save-media-layers-as-separate-items-in-arcgis/idc-p/1567377#M11972 BrettFrahm 2024-12-11T17:45:53Z