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Does a map tour template exist in the new ArcGIS Story Maps?

ScottHansen__MDP_ — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:16:15 GMT

In classic ESRI Story Maps, I could build a map tour which would present a set of photos or videos along with captions linked to an interactive map. Does the new ArcGIS Story Maps have this functionality? If not, does anyone know if it is coming in the future?

Re: Does a map tour template exist in the new ArcGIS Story Maps?

OwenGeo — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:34:54 GMT

Scott -- Yep, it's coming...in an update later today/tonight.. 🙂

Re: Does a map tour template exist in the new ArcGIS Story Maps?

ScottHansen__MDP_ — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:43:23 GMT

I am hoping ESRI has a document that explains the differences in functionality between Classic and ArcGIS StoryMaps?

Re: Does a map tour template exist in the new ArcGIS Story Maps?

OwenGeo — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:58:25 GMT

There's a small chart here, but it's not an exhaustive list:

The Next Generation of Storytelling | ArcGIS StoryMaps Timeline

We're thinking about generating one after our next release. What features are you most interested in comparing?

Re: Does a map tour template exist in the new ArcGIS Story Maps?

ScottHansen__MDP_ — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:18:40 GMT

It would be helpful to see which classic templates are carried over to the new version.

Re: Does a map tour template exist in the new ArcGIS Story Maps?

OwenGeo — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:18:41 GMT

Also this article may be helpful:

Moving to the new ArcGIS StoryMaps

It will be updated soon to reflect the new features being released in tonight's software update.

Re: Does a map tour template exist in the new ArcGIS Story Maps?

ScottHansen__MDP_ — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 18:19:03 GMT

Can you please let me know as soon as this update occurs? I am looking forward to using map tour functionality in the new ArcGIS StoryMaps.

Re: Does a map tour template exist in the new ArcGIS Story Maps?

Melissa__Danielle_Pugh — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:23:27 GMT

Guided tour beta is out now and it is *awesome*!!!! Definitely better than the OG map tour imho. Only downside is that there does not seem to be a way to add "reference" layers in the map (can only add tour points) but that is probably in their future enhancement roadmap.

Re: Does a map tour template exist in the new ArcGIS Story Maps?

OwenGeo — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:32:06 GMT

Hi Melissa -- thanks for the feedback and we're glad you're enjoying the new guided tour. 🙂

Yes, we're looking into providing the ability to add reference layers from ArcGIS as well as providing the capability to sketch right on a guided tour map using the express map drawing tools.

If you absolutely need to do that now, you could create a classic tour with the required reference layers and embed that in your ArcGIS StoryMaps story. 🙂

Re: Does a map tour template exist in the new ArcGIS Story Maps?

Melissa__Danielle_Pugh — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:45:09 GMT

It's not a deal-breaker for me atm just a "nice to have".

On a different note, is there an upper limit on the number of images the media panel can handle? I didn't see one listed in your blog post but it is highly possible that I could have overlooked it .

Re: Does a map tour template exist in the new ArcGIS Story Maps?

OwenGeo — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:02:05 GMT

Five images max for each place.

Re: Does a map tour template exist in the new ArcGIS Story Maps?

OscarMonell — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 07:30:52 GMT

Is there a way to use another basemap (I'm primarily thinking of the localized versions) when using the Map Tour "widget"?

Re: Does a map tour template exist in the new ArcGIS Story Maps?

OwenGeo — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 12:23:06 GMT

Not yet, but we are planning to add the ability to use a different basemap in a guided tour in an upcoming release.