Reminder how to move from arcgis online to arcgis pro, adding census tract lines

[JB82]

I'm trying to open a map in arcgispro in order to do something I don't know how to do on online (reestablish lines drawn where the census tracts are) but when I try to add data or open map from online on arcgispro it only lists an older differently named version of the map (one that still shows up as the screenshot for the map online if that's relevant). I have saved repeatedly. Am I forgetting a step to make it viewable on arcGIS pro?  I'd also appreciate help with census tract thing in meanwhile, like do I need to create a new layer for that or can I add it to an existing one? But would still need tom resolved the Arc Gis import issue longer term.

[EmilyGeo]

Hi @JB82, 

For part 1 of your question: How are you opening the map?

You could try

• refreshing the map in Pro. 
• opening the map from the map item details page

For Part 2 of your question:

• You can draw new lines in either ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Pro. 
• You can edit lines in either an existing line layer or create a new one. 

[JB82]

ah but can't add it to a polygon layer

[JB82]

Ok looks like uploading it back would lose changes made in arcgis online, I've tried to add the data for the what is apparently a polygon layer on the census tracts to arcgis online but it seems to only let me upload from file or url and it's not detecting the files and Idk the url format

[EmilyGeo]

Are you working with a hosted feature layer? If so, any edits you make in Pro will automatically save to the layer. 

[JB82]

when I clicked open in arc gis pro it gave me a download so I don't think so

[EmilyGeo]

Hi @JB82, 

To see a layer's source in ArcGIS Pro, double click the layer in the Contents pane to open the Properties, then go to the Source tab; this will show you the data type, location (path or URL), and more. 

If you're working with a hosted feature layer, you'll see the URL. You can use that to add the layer to a map in either ArcGIS Pro or Map Viewer. This learn lesson is a good resource with tips for setting yourself up for successful editing in ArcGIS Online https://learn.arcgis.com/en/projects/create-forms-and-templates-for-editing/

[TraceyAlexander]

It sounds like ArcGIS Pro is pulling the last published version of your web map, not the most recently saved one, which is a common issue. Make sure the map in ArcGIS Online is fully saved and shared, then refresh your portal content inside Pro or sign out and back in to force a sync. For the census tracts, it’s usually best to add them as a separate layer from an authoritative source rather than drawing them manually, so they stay aligned and editable. Once imported correctly, you can style or combine layers as needed. Totally different topic, but if you ever want a quick mental break between GIS troubleshooting, the fast-paced platformer ovo arena is surprisingly fun and challenging.