1. Tips and Tricks for Using ArcGIS Online at 9.3.1 Rachel Weeden and Drew Kinney

2. ArcGIS Online What is it? Online resource designed to enhance user experienceOnline resource designed to enhance user experience A system for:A system for: –Finding GIS data –Sharing GIS resources –Consuming content hosted across the web Accessible by all ArcGIS usersAccessible by all ArcGIS users DesktopServerMobileOnline ArcReaderArcReader ArcViewArcView ArcEditorArcEditor ArcInfoArcInfo ArcGIS EngineArcGIS Engine WorkgroupWorkgroup EnterpriseEnterprise ArcGIS MobileArcGIS Mobile ArcPadArcPad ContentContent Resource CentersResource Centers APIsAPIs A Complete Integrated System

3. Key Features System for storing and sharing data onlineSystem for storing and sharing data online A search engineA search engine Base map servicesBase map services Simple web maps, apps, and SDK’sSimple web maps, apps, and SDK’s Community of usersCommunity of users ArcGIS Online ArcGIS Desktop Mobile GIS Desktop GIS ArcGIS Explorer Web GIS

4. Advantages of ArcGIS Online Leverage your existing investment in ArcGIS:Leverage your existing investment in ArcGIS: –Nothing extra to install Enhance your productivity:Enhance your productivity: –Start and complete projects faster Provide a single point of entry for:Provide a single point of entry for: –Maps & Data –GIS tools –Web GIS

5. What can you share? MapsMaps –ArcMap (mxd), ArcGlobe (3dd), ArcGIS Explorer (nmf), ArcReader (pmf) ToolsTools –Explore tools (eaz), Network Analyst services, Geoprocessing services, Locator services LayersLayers –Layer packages (lpk), Layer files(lyr), Explore layers (nmc), and ArcGIS Server map services

6. Sharing Your Work―Layer Packages A new method for sharing ArcGIS data Easily created Easily created Multiple dissemination methods Multiple dissemination methods Directly usable Directly usable ArcGISDesktop ArcGISOnline SharedFiles E-mail CD Packages data and symbology Encapsulates Your Data and Cartography

7. How to utilize ArcGIS Online Free anonymous useFree anonymous use –Free maps and services from ESRI –Search and download public items Free registered useFree registered use –All of the anonymous use capabilities –Online SDK’s for developing –Can upload data –Can create groups –2GB free storage Premium subscriptionPremium subscription –Commercial use of content

8. How can you use ArcGIS Online?