Adding KM To Map

[EricLink]

Hello I am trying to add a zipped kmz file to a map in arcgis online.  I add the zipped file via the "add layer from file" option and I get an error that says my file is not a shapefile so it can't be added.  Is there a different way that I should be doing this?  THanks to anyone that can provide insight.

[MikeMinami]

The KML has to be web accessible via a URL. Use the Add layer from web option. There are some limitations on what features in a KML ArcGIS Online supports. Review this help topic for more information.

http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/arcgisonline/#/About_KML/010q00000066000000/

Thanks,

Mike

[JamenUnderwood]

I'm having a similar problem with a KML that has polylines. I added the KML to My Content, but when I try to add it to a map in the ArcGIS.com viewer it says it cannot be added or is unavailable. However, I can add the KML to a map in ArcGIS Online Explorer. I don't understand why one would work but not the other.

[MikeMinami]

What's the URL to the KML...

Thanks,

Mike

[JamenUnderwood]

The URL is

http://www.arcgis.com/sharing/content/items/09c9f12698124d60ae85fed12a84effd/data

Thanks,
Jamen

[MikeMinami]

Jamen,

I'm not seeing the problem. If I go to this item:

http://arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=09c9f12698124d60ae85fed12a84effd

and click Open, I can see the KML in the ArcGIS.com map viewer...

Mike

[JamenUnderwood]

Mike,

Interesting... Previously the kml was not shared, but I changed it so that it is now shared. Does a layer have to be shared to be seen in the map viewer?

Thanks,
Jamen

[MikeMinami]

Yes, the KML item has to be shared as well. You'll be able to view it when you're signed in, but nobody else would be able to.

Mike