topic Re: slow basemaps in ArcReader Questions https://community.esri.com/t5/arcreader-questions/slow-basemaps/m-p/245717#M337 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>ArcGIS online has some good basemap layers for download. I am not sure if USGS topos are there but there is a shaded relief map that is just as aesthetically pleasing and seems that it may work for your purpose.&nbsp; It's just lacking the information topos provide. Having it saved locally, however, will definitely decrease load time.&nbsp; </SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>If you are interested in the information of the topo maps more than how they look I would suggest adjusting the visible extent to only allow the layer to appear at 1:100,000 or less.&nbsp; At greater extents use a layer you have saved locally such as the shaded relief suggested above and have that turn off when you get to 1:100,001 to make a seamless transition to the topo layer.</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:56:47 GMT DrewSteffens1 2011-06-30T18:56:47Z slow basemaps https://community.esri.com/t5/arcreader-questions/slow-basemaps/m-p/245716#M336 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>hi, i am creating a simple map for my company using shapefiles and a basemap.&nbsp; our data covers some of texas but mainly in the eastern US.&nbsp; I have been publishing maps for these guys using the USA Topo Maps basemaps from ESRI and they run very slow.&nbsp; I know its the maps because everything runs fine when its only the shapefiles open.&nbsp; Is there a way to use these maps and not use the online service?&nbsp; Any suggestions on getting this run faster would be appreciated.&nbsp; Thanks.</SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>and yes, i need Topo maps for these guys.</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Fri, 06 May 2011 12:22:03 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcreader-questions/slow-basemaps/m-p/245716#M336 JacobDarrah 2011-05-06T12:22:03Z Re: slow basemaps https://community.esri.com/t5/arcreader-questions/slow-basemaps/m-p/245717#M337 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><SPAN>ArcGIS online has some good basemap layers for download. I am not sure if USGS topos are there but there is a shaded relief map that is just as aesthetically pleasing and seems that it may work for your purpose.&nbsp; It's just lacking the information topos provide. Having it saved locally, however, will definitely decrease load time.&nbsp; </SPAN><BR /><BR /><SPAN>If you are interested in the information of the topo maps more than how they look I would suggest adjusting the visible extent to only allow the layer to appear at 1:100,000 or less.&nbsp; At greater extents use a layer you have saved locally such as the shaded relief suggested above and have that turn off when you get to 1:100,001 to make a seamless transition to the topo layer.</SPAN></BODY></HTML> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:56:47 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcreader-questions/slow-basemaps/m-p/245717#M337 DrewSteffens1 2011-06-30T18:56:47Z