How does a community utilize ESRI’s ArcGIS Online functionality and incorporateinto their existing GIS workflow?

Adam Pooler, GISP – Senior GIS Analyst

Troy Sova – GIS Analyst

Stantec Consulting

2014 Ohio GIS ConferenceSeptember 22 - 24, 2014 | Hyatt Regency Columbus| Columbus, Ohio

Agenda

1 ArcGIS Online Subscription Account

Levels2 Develop Community Specific Maps

3 Publish Content to Community Account

4 Incorporate into GIS Workflow

5 Questions / Comments

ArcGIS Online Subscription Account Levels

ArcGIS Online can provide department wide access to GIS info. without purchasing Multiple ArcGIS Desktop Licenses.

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User Types by Privileges

Types of Users• Three different types (No additional cost by

type)• Administrator – User privileges to

maintain/modify organization’s ArcGIS Online Account and all users within the organization

• Publisher – User privileges to Add/Remove (publish) Content to online account, such as web maps, layers, services, etc.

• Viewer – User privileges given to only view organization posted data/maps.• Usually the best choice for personnel not

trained in GIS.

Subscription Account LevelsEntitlement (No Extra Charge)• Every ArcGIS Desktop License – 100 Credits

each• Administrative User Provided• 12-Month Annual subscriptionAdditional Named Users• Specifically contact ESRI Regional

Representative• Varying Levels – Amount of Users

• Purchase 1,000 Service Credits at a time (Good for 2 years)

• In 2014 the first Five (5) Seats/Users – Level 1 Package Deal (each year)• Cost = $2,500* (*Price may vary by region)

• 2,500 credits

Credit Usage and GroupsApprox. Usage (Depends on file size, type, etc.)• Map Tile Generation – 1 credit per 1,000 tiles

generated• Feature Service – 2.4 credits stored per 10 MB / month• Tile/Data Storage - 1.2 credits stored per 1 GB / month• Service credits are consumed when you use

certain services in Esri's cloud.• http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcgisonline/

credits

Groups• Separate Group for each Department• One Viewer login can be used for multiple

computers – reducing the amount of users• Only Data related to that Department

Stormwater Department Development/Planning

98%•Use a powerful statement or statistic to support your presentation.

Develop Community Specific Maps

What kind of information does a Community’s GIS Program/Department want to disseminate throughout the organization or even out to general public?

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Potential Maps

Goals• Define Audience• How will user view/interact with GIS Data?• Define Themes when creating Service Features• Start with ArcGIS Desktop

Themes• Community Boundary• Planning/Zoning• Recreation/Natural Areas• Trash and Snow Routes

Recreation/Natural Areas Service Feature Creation StepsArcGIS Desktop• Create General Layout by

• Setting Scale Dependencies• Apply symbology• Only include data for specific theme and do

not include base map layers.

• Run Data through the Analyze Tool and Share as a Service• Update according to “Errors” and “Warnings”• Certain symbols are only stored on ArcGIS

Online, the full suite of ArcGIS symbols is currently not available.

•Analyze Map Tool (Two Options)– Goals

• Validates data• Confirms symbology

Recreation Areas Pre Service Feature Validation Layout

Recreation Areas Post Service Feature Validation Layout

•File – Share As•Choose method•Choose Connection and Create Name

•Choose Capabilities – Tiled vs. Feature Access

•Include Description•Choose Sharing Method

•Click Publish•Start-up ArcGIS online through Web Browser

Publish Content to Community Account

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Configure Web Map

Base Map• First – Open “New Map” on ArcGIS Online• Second – Choose a base map (standard is

Topographic)• Third – Non-standard base map layer (Landsat

Imagery)

Service Features• Add Layer from “My Content” or from

organization’s Content• Add Layer from File – Stand alone shapefile not

specific to one map theme

98%

Standard Base Map Load Base Map by Searching for Layers on ArcGIS Online

Configure Web Map

Layer Names / Notes / Labels• Layer Names can be modified for better

clarification.• Add specific Notes or points of interest to the

Web Map.• Labels – Set in ArcMap Desktop do not come

through into ArcGIS Online – Add Labels to the Web Map itself

Use Navigation Tools• Specific Bookmark/location for Users to find• Search for address or driving directions

98%•Use a powerful statement or statistic to support your presentation.

Incorporate into GIS Workflow

ArcGIS Online provides a powerful tool for turning silo GIS databases into cooperative interaction within multiple departments.

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AdvantagesEasily Disseminated• Display GIS data/maps through multiple

departments.• Logon to ArcGIS Online account anywhere with

an internet web browser. (Google Chrome, Firefox preferred)

• The web maps can even be turned into a public access.

Cost• Reduces need for Costly ArcGIS Desktop

Licenses or SDE/Enterprise Licenses• GIS Experience not necessary

• Costly Training/Certifications

Future Uses

Mobile• The ArcGIS Online platform can then be used as

a field collection process.• Used within vehicle laptops or Tablets/GPS

Receivers.

ArcGIS Marketplace• https://marketplace.arcgis.com/• Free Applications by ESRI

• Field Collectors

Questions?