idea ArcGIS Pro: Load GML (Inspire) directly into map in ArcGIS Pro Ideas https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-ideas/arcgis-pro-load-gml-inspire-directly-into-map/idi-p/930279 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>The European INSPIRE directive is based on GML - it would be nice to be able to load GML (Inspire GML) directly into the Mapframe of ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap like it is possible with QGIS without having to use Interop-Ext. and comverting the data.</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 16 Nov 2017 07:27:52 GMT FloJurgeit 2017-11-16T07:27:52Z ArcGIS Pro: Load GML (Inspire) directly into map https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-ideas/arcgis-pro-load-gml-inspire-directly-into-map/idi-p/930279 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>The European INSPIRE directive is based on GML - it would be nice to be able to load GML (Inspire GML) directly into the Mapframe of ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap like it is possible with QGIS without having to use Interop-Ext. and comverting the data.</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 16 Nov 2017 07:27:52 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-ideas/arcgis-pro-load-gml-inspire-directly-into-map/idi-p/930279 FloJurgeit 2017-11-16T07:27:52Z Re: ArcGIS Pro: Load GML (Inspire) directly into map https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-ideas/arcgis-pro-load-gml-inspire-directly-into-map/idc-p/1645570#M36012 <P>GML (Geography Markup Language) is a core OGC standard and a mandated exchange format in many national and international geospatial workflows (e.g., INSPIRE in Europe, cadastral data exchange in Australia, and utility data integration worldwide). At present, ArcGIS Pro does not support GML natively, forcing users to rely on external tools such as FME or GDAL. This creates barriers in government and enterprise environments where GML is a <U><FONT color="#000000">requirement</FONT></U>, not an option.</P><P>Native GML support in ArcGIS Pro would:</P><UL><LI><P>Align ArcGIS Pro with international standards and open data mandates.</P></LI><LI><P>Ensure full data fidelity when reading/writing GML.</P></LI><LI><P>Eliminate reliance on third-party conversion tools.</P></LI><LI><P>Increase ESRI’s competitiveness in government and infrastructure sectors.</P></LI></UL><P>Given the strategic importance of interoperability and compliance with OGC standards, we urge ESRI to prioritize native GML read/write support in ArcGIS Pro as a critical upgrade.</P> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:28:34 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-ideas/arcgis-pro-load-gml-inspire-directly-into-map/idc-p/1645570#M36012 AntonioArmasDíaz 2025-08-26T13:28:34Z