topic Re: Adding KM To Map in ArcGIS Online Questions

Adding KM To Map

EricLink — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:44:38 GMT

Hello I am trying to add a zipped kmz file to a map in arcgis online. I add the zipped file via the "add layer from file" option and I get an error that says my file is not a shapefile so it can't be added. Is there a different way that I should be doing this? THanks to anyone that can provide insight.

Re: Adding KM To Map

MikeMinami — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:29:46 GMT

The KML has to be web accessible via a URL. Use the Add layer from web option. There are some limitations on what features in a KML ArcGIS Online supports. Review this help topic for more information.

http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/arcgisonline/#/About_KML/010q00000066000000/

Thanks,

Mike

Re: Adding KM To Map

JamenUnderwood — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:34:57 GMT

I'm having a similar problem with a KML that has polylines. I added the KML to My Content, but when I try to add it to a map in the ArcGIS.com viewer it says it cannot be added or is unavailable. However, I can add the KML to a map in ArcGIS Online Explorer. I don't understand why one would work but not the other.

Re: Adding KM To Map

MikeMinami — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:48:13 GMT

What's the URL to the KML...

Thanks,

Mike

Re: Adding KM To Map

JamenUnderwood — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:23:29 GMT

The URL is

http://www.arcgis.com/sharing/content/items/09c9f12698124d60ae85fed12a84effd/data

Thanks,
Jamen

Re: Adding KM To Map

MikeMinami — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:44:51 GMT

Jamen,

I'm not seeing the problem. If I go to this item:

http://arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=09c9f12698124d60ae85fed12a84effd

and click Open, I can see the KML in the ArcGIS.com map viewer...

Mike

Re: Adding KM To Map

JamenUnderwood — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:26:45 GMT

Mike,

Interesting... Previously the kml was not shared, but I changed it so that it is now shared. Does a layer have to be shared to be seen in the map viewer?

Thanks,
Jamen

Re: Adding KM To Map

MikeMinami — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:52:20 GMT

Yes, the KML item has to be shared as well. You'll be able to view it when you're signed in, but nobody else would be able to.

Mike