topic editing a shape file online in ArcGIS Online Questions

editing a shape file online

MikeHenson — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 21:22:31 GMT

I have a shape file that I have been editing (adding to) on my local machine. I have uploaded the shape file to an esri online map. I'd like to be able to re-upload my new shape file so it updates the content that I already have online. Can you tell me how to do this? Thanks

Re: editing a shape file online

Robert_LeClair — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 23:02:32 GMT

Just a thought, but you could go to your ArcGIS Online account (Content), delete the old zipped up shapefile and then upload the new zipped up shapefile with the same name as your old zipped up shapefile.

If you use ArcGIS Pro, you can create a (hosted) feature layer and then when the time comes to update the feature layer, you can overwrite the feature layer.

Why are you using zipped up shapefiles just out of curiousity?

Re: editing a shape file online

MikeHenson — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 23:10:00 GMT

The reason is because when I add a layer, my option is to upload a shape from my computer. What are my other options?

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Re: editing a shape file online

Robert_LeClair — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 23:13:30 GMT

Are you using ArcGIS Pro at all or strictly ArcGIS Online?

Re: editing a shape file online

MikeHenson — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 23:15:28 GMT

Arcgis online

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Re: editing a shape file online

Robert_LeClair — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 23:20:13 GMT

I see. So using ArcGIS Online only with no other Esri products licensed? Correct? If this is the case, then deleting/uploading the zipped up shapefile is your only course of action to my knowledge.

Re: editing a shape file online

MikeHenson — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 23:24:24 GMT

Actually as I think about it, I do have access to pro. What would the steps be using pro?

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Re: editing a shape file online

Robert_LeClair — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 23:36:46 GMT

In AGP...

Add the shapefile to a new map view in ArcGIS Pro.
Click the Share tab and in the Share As group, click Web Layer
Publish to ArcGIS Online.
When the time comes to overwrite the web layer, click the dropdown on the Web Layer command and select Overwrite Web Layer.

Could be an easier workflow!

Re: editing a shape file online

MikeHenson — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 23:44:12 GMT

Thanks very much. I'll give it a look Monday

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Re: editing a shape file online

MikeHenson — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:29:09 GMT

Robert….I am using ArcGis Desktop 10.6.1. Do I need to upgrade to pro to do the steps you mentioned? Thanks

Mike Henson

Re: editing a shape file online

Robert_LeClair — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 23:20:19 GMT

No. The geodatabase is independent of ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro so the steps should work regardless.

Re: editing a shape file online

MikeHenson — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:50:21 GMT

Robert....I have done your steps above, and since tried to save a web map. I am getting an error stating "your account doesn't have publishing privleges. Am i supposed to have the publishing extension? Previously I created maps online and just uploaded shape files. (as in my original message) I'm so confused now.

Re: editing a shape file online

Robert_LeClair — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:21:40 GMT

In re-reading this thread, are you using ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro to publish the feature layer to AGOL? Or are you strictly using AGOL for all the work? I wonder if you're a Level 1 user which could prevent publishing layers to AGOL.

Re: editing a shape file online

MikeHenson — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:32:35 GMT

Thanks Robert for the reply, and sorry for the confusion…here’s whats happening:

Orignially I create a map using Arcgis online, uploaded my zipped shape files for my personal data.

I have since loaded Arcgis pro, created a new map on my local machine, and now want to create a web map for sharing. When I select the “web” button, is when I get the error message. I have attached a screenshot of my licensing page.

Re: editing a shape file online

Robert_LeClair — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:40:09 GMT

Thx for the update Mike. Now I'm tracking with your workflow. The attached screenshot did not come through unfortunately. Is your AGP a Home Use program or are you using from your employer? The reason I ask is I wonder if you have the necessary publishing rights with your license. That could explain what's happening.

Re: editing a shape file online

MikeHenson — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:47:14 GMT

I can tell you that when looking at my licensing page withing arcgis pro, under the extensions, it appears I do not have the publisher extension.

Re: editing a shape file online

Robert_LeClair — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 02:22:49 GMT

Hmmm...that could explain it perhaps. I'll do some more digging on my side.

Re: editing a shape file online

MikeHenson — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 13:54:13 GMT

Thanks Robert. As I mentioned in my original, I can create a map on Esri ArcGIS online, and upload zipped shape files there, but it would be nice to be able to upload “on the fly” from pro.

MKH

Re: editing a shape file online

PanGIS — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:11:28 GMT

Hi Mike Henson‌,

I don't think the issue is related to the "Publisher" extension in your PRO but likely to your ArcGIS account type.

There are 2 type of AGOL Account:

1. Public Account: You can't publish from PRO

2. Organizational account:

you must be Level 2 - Creator.

If you are creator but still you can't publish it probably means that your administrator revoked this functionality, you can ask to grant it for you by modifying your role.

If I login with the account I am writing right now, I get the same Warning as yours because is a Public account.

With my Organizational account, I publish content without any problem.

Hope it helps.

Pan

Re: editing a shape file online

MikeHenson — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:28:25 GMT

Sounds like I’m getting closer….How do I change from intern to creator?

MKH