Custom Symbols for AGOL

[SteveCline]

I would like to make my own custom point symbols for a map hosted in AGOL.  I cannot seem to find any threads that relate specifically to this.  I would be wiling to create the map in desktop and then publish a feature service if that is necessary.  I cannot seem to find any instructions for this.  It does not seem like this should be a difficult task.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Steve

[MattGeorge1]

Generate a png for your custom symbol using something like pixlr.com if it is't already a png or you want a transparent background.  Save it your local drive.  Then log into ArcGIS Online through the web browser.  Go to My content and "Add Item".  After the item has been added, you have to share it with your org or just click make public.  A custom and public to your org url is generated.  I would even go as far as adding the item to a custom folder under your AGO user account to keep file storage of custom symbols in order.  Then when styling your webmap you'll habve the url which will work to make your custom symbols appear in the web map, web app, and mobile apps.

[SteveCline]

Thanks Matt!

[GeorgeDurkee]

To Tim's answer, I'll add you don't have to put the new icon in a photo site. You can create an icon folder in your AGOL account and copy the link there. Makes them a little easier to access and organize.

Also, in the Contents dropdown, it's now Change Style ==> Select a Drawing Style ==> Options ==> Symbols ==> and, in tiny print, Use an Image (below the symbol choices).

[JamieLambert]

May be an old topic but still relevant as custom symbols hasn't seemed to improved at all for several years.  I don't believe sharing to your Org (alone) will work for custom image files uploaded to AGOL. I believe they have to be shared to the Public to generate a useable URL. If anyone has information otherwise, I'd love to hear it!

[JayLarsen]

Yes, this area doesn't get a lot of discussion!

You are correct, in my experience.  You MUST put the image file somewhere convenient in your AGOL content, and then share just those symbol items to the whole world.