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How to create a hosted feature layer in ArcGIS?
Follow these steps to create a hosted feature layer from a template or another feature layer. Verify that you are signed in with an account that has privileges to create content and publish hosted feature layers, and click the My Content tab of the content page. Click Create and choose Feature Layer.
How to create an independent copy of an existing hosted feature layer?
This article describes how to create an independent copy of an existing hosted feature layer in ArcGIS Online. Log in to ArcGIS Online, and click Content > My Content. Browse to the desired hosted feature layer, click More Options , and select View item details.
How to create a local copy in ArcGIS?
To create the local copy, ensure the table of contents is in List By Drawing Order mode, right-click the group layer, point to Edit Features, then click Create Local Copy for Editing. If the service is not editable, the command will be disabled.
How to export data from hosted feature layers?
Log in to ArcGIS Online, and click Content > My Content. Browse to the desired hosted feature layer, click More Options , and select View item details. On the item details page, export the hosted feature layer to the desired file type (except CSV and KML). Refer to ArcGIS Online: Export data from hosted feature layers for more information.
Who is responsible for a hosted feature layer?
As the owner of a hosted feature layer or an administrator in the organization, you control what edits can be made to a hosted feature layer, if any. You can configure the layer to keep track of when and by whom edits are made on each feature in the layer.
How to web enable feature layers from shapefiles?
To web enable feature layers from shapefiles (packaged in a.zip file) or GeoJSON files (.geojson or.json), upload your files to Esri’s cloud and have them hosted as services. These services are referred to as hosted feature layers. This is a useful workflow if you do not have any ArcGIS products installed locally.
Can you edit a hosted layer in map viewer classic?
If the layer is not public, anonymous users cannot access it. You can open any hosted feature layer you own in Map Viewer Classic with editing enabled. You can do this regardless of whether the feature layer is editable by other people. This allows you to use a single feature layer for both public display and internal edits.