topic Re: Public Maps Gallery template 1.3.1--Opening Post in ArcGIS Online Questions

Public Maps Gallery template 1.3.1--Opening Post

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:55:53 GMT

Please reply to this opening post to submit questions and comments about the Public Maps Gallery template version 1.3.1.

Note: The comments on the template through Sep 28, 2011 have been copied to this thread so that you can view all the questions and answers in one location.

Maps never load

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:01:59 GMT

smallje (September 12, 2011)

Hi, the video for editing this template is great! One question though: How do I change the words: Maps and Layers in the heading and the links under Layers heading on the right of the Index page? Also, I am able to correctly have my group show (using the group ID finder); however, when I click on the individual pages, the maps never load. Any thoughts on this? Thanks again!

Re: Maps never load

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:02:37 GMT

smallje (September 12, 2011)

Hi, the video for editing this template is great! One question though: How do I change the words: Maps and Layers in the heading and the links under Layers heading on the right of the Index page? Also, I am able to correctly have my group show (using the group ID finder); however, when I click on the individual pages, the maps never load. Any thoughts on this? Thanks again!

Hi smallje, You can change the heading by editing index.html and changing the H1 tag. You can edit the links on the right by changing the layers group ID. If you do not want to show the layers, you can remove the DIV tags with id's of "featuredLayers" and "layers_pagination". We've updated the code slightly to fix your third question. Try using version 1.3.1. Hope that helps!

Open map in ArcGIS.com Viewer

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:10:06 GMT

dvaillancourt (September 12, 2011)

I have talked to several users who think it would be beneficial for the "fullscreen map" to open up in the ArcGIS.com viewer. This would also enable the user to turn layers off and on, and also allow them to switch basemaps and enter address information. Everyone wants the ability to switch basemap, and find an address. Thanks for the nice template.

Re: Open map in ArcGIS.com Viewer

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:10:45 GMT

dvaillancourt (September 12, 2011)

I have talked to several users who think it would be beneficial for the "fullscreen map" to open up in the ArcGIS.com viewer. This would also enable the user to turn layers off and on, and also allow them to switch basemaps and enter address information. Everyone wants the ability to switch basemap, and find an address. Thanks for the nice template.

Hi dvaillancourt, that's a great idea. We will include that as an option to turn on in the next version of this template. (1.4). Thanks for the suggestion.

Re: Maps never load

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:13:36 GMT

Hi smallje, You can change the heading by editing index.html and changing the H1 tag. You can edit the links on the right by changing the layers group ID. If you do not want to show the layers, you can remove the DIV tags with id's of "featuredLayers" and "layers_pagination". We've updated the code slightly to fix your third question. Try using version 1.3.1. Hope that helps!

smallje (September 14, 2011)

Hi! Thank you for the help!! I downloaded the new version (1.3.1), but my maps still don't seem to load. I had my IT department look at it and they don't think it's a firewall issue. Also, do I found the layerID the same way I found a groupID? By using the finder link? Thanks again!

Re: Maps never load

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:17:02 GMT

smallje (September 14, 2011)

Hi! Thank you for the help!! I downloaded the new version (1.3.1), but my maps still don't seem to load. I had my IT department look at it and they don't think it's a firewall issue. Also, do I found the layerID the same way I found a groupID? By using the finder link? Thanks again!

smallje, Yes, you can use the same ID finder to choose a group of layers. What is your group ID? I'll see if I can figure out the issue you are having. Thanks!

Group refers to a local site

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:26:25 GMT

jamesh (September 12, 2011)
No luck - the map from my group refers to a local site that doesn't exist-not my group on the internet

Re: Group refers to a local site

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:27:04 GMT

jamesh (September 12, 2011)
No luck - the map from my group refers to a local site that doesn't exist-not my group on the internet

jamesh, Try downloading the code again (1.3.1). I believe this will fix your issue. Let me know if you are still having problems. Thank you.

No Groups found in ID Finder

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:30:00 GMT

sirianne (September 14, 2011)

What do I need to do when I enter the url into the Group ID Finder tool and no groups are found? I just created a new group within the last hour. I opened the group, copied the URL and pasted it into the Group ID Finder. Is there a delay or might I be doing something wrong?

Re: No Groups found in ID Finder

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:30:36 GMT

sirianne (September 14, 2011)

What do I need to do when I enter the url into the Group ID Finder tool and no groups are found? I just created a new group within the last hour. I opened the group, copied the URL and pasted it into the Group ID Finder. Is there a delay or might I be doing something wrong?

Hi sirianne, can you make sure that your group is set to public? There shouldn't be any delay. Make sure that the group title and user are in the URL. Thanks

Re: No Groups found in ID Finder

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:31:07 GMT

Hi sirianne, can you make sure that your group is set to public? There shouldn't be any delay. Make sure that the group title and user are in the URL. Thanks

sirianne (September 14, 2011)

Perfect. Thanks.

Re: Maps never load

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:33:15 GMT

smallje (September 12, 2011)

Hi, the video for editing this template is great! One question though: How do I change the words: Maps and Layers in the heading and the links under Layers heading on the right of the Index page? Also, I am able to correctly have my group show (using the group ID finder); however, when I click on the individual pages, the maps never load. Any thoughts on this? Thanks again!

Miguel (September 15, 2011)

Greetings, samllje wrote on the 12 of Sept, "...,the video for editing this template is great!". Would it be possible to get the link to said video? Also, is there any further documentaion on how to set up this as a part of the my ArcGIS on line? Right now, I can see the single map that I have shared, as lon as I share it with Everyone, but not with my group. But I can only see this page If I open it localy from my machine. How do I make it available to people that have access to my group? Many thanks in advance.

Re: Maps never load

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:33:47 GMT

Miguel (September 15, 2011)

Greetings, samllje wrote on the 12 of Sept, "...,the video for editing this template is great!". Would it be possible to get the link to said video? Also, is there any further documentaion on how to set up this as a part of the my ArcGIS on line? Right now, I can see the single map that I have shared, as lon as I share it with Everyone, but not with my group. But I can only see this page If I open it localy from my machine. How do I make it available to people that have access to my group? Many thanks in advance.

Miguel - a link to the video has been added to the Description text, below the steps for getting started. Please feel free to share with your group and anyone else.

Only three maps added from my group

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:38:27 GMT

beardogklein (September 16, 2011)

The video shows several California maps added from the group and a "next page" button. Only three maps are added from my group and no "next page" button. A TWEET link is sitting up close to my displayed maps where a "next page" button should be. Is there some sizing/spacing issue?

Re: Only three maps added from my group

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:38:59 GMT

beardogklein (September 16, 2011)

The video shows several California maps added from the group and a "next page" button. Only three maps are added from my group and no "next page" button. A TWEET link is sitting up close to my displayed maps where a "next page" button should be. Is there some sizing/spacing issue?

beardogklein, I don't think there is an issue. The pagination will only show if you have more than 9 maps by default.

Re: Only three maps added from my group

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:39:30 GMT

beardogklein (September 16, 2011)

The video shows several California maps added from the group and a "next page" button. Only three maps are added from my group and no "next page" button. A TWEET link is sitting up close to my displayed maps where a "next page" button should be. Is there some sizing/spacing issue?

Hi beardogklein, If you change line #20 on "/scripts/home/local.js" from "web map" to "map" it will show all your maps. http://bit.ly/qIX2i5

Re: Only three maps added from my group

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:40:03 GMT

Hi beardogklein, If you change line #20 on "/scripts/home/local.js" from "web map" to "map" it will show all your maps. http://bit.ly/qIX2i5

beardogklein (September 21, 2011)

Thanks Esri_webmap. Changing line 20 seems to work!

Script causing the browser to run slowly

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:46:33 GMT

volkermell (September 16, 2011)

I am getting an error message that a script is causing the browser to run slowly - tried IE, FireFox, Chrome - all of them have problems showing the template. The Original template shows - the error happens once I put my group ID. Tried two different groups on two different websites. Any solution?

Re: Script causing the browser to run slowly

Esriwebmap — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:47:14 GMT

volkermell (September 16, 2011)

I am getting an error message that a script is causing the browser to run slowly - tried IE, FireFox, Chrome - all of them have problems showing the template. The Original template shows - the error happens once I put my group ID. Tried two different groups on two different websites. Any solution?

volkermell, I'm not seeing that with the groups that I've used. Could you give me your group ID or email address so we can figure out what the problem is?