Integrating ArcGIS Online and AGOL Features in ArcGIS Pro for a Seamless Workflow
ArcGIS Online (AGOL) is an essential platform for sharing, analyzing, and collaborating on geospatial data. One of the major strengths of ArcGIS Pro is its seamless integration with AGOL, allowing users to leverage online resources and data directly in their desktop workflows. In this article, we’ll explore how you can maximize ArcGIS Pro’s integration with ArcGIS Online and AGOL features to improve efficiency, collaboration, and data management.
1. Accessing and Using Hosted Data from AGOL
ArcGIS Pro makes it easy to search and use datasets that are hosted in ArcGIS Online. By connecting Pro to your AGOL account, you can browse data that is available to your organization or shared publicly.
- Use AGOL-hosted feature layers in your Pro projects without needing to download data to your local machine.
- Automatically sync your Pro projects with updates to hosted layers, ensuring that your data is always current.
2. Publishing Data from ArcGIS Pro to AGOL
One of the key advantages of working with ArcGIS Pro is the ability to publish your work directly to AGOL. This allows you to share maps, apps, and data with others in your organization or with the public.
- Share web maps from Pro to AGOL for use in web applications, dashboards, or StoryMaps.
- Publish hosted feature layers that can be edited or accessed by other users in real-time.
- Create tile layers for faster map performance in AGOL apps, especially for large datasets.
3. Integrating with ArcGIS Online Analytical Tools
ArcGIS Pro provides access to a variety of spatial analysis tools that can be used on AGOL-hosted data. You can perform tasks like buffer analysis, heat maps, or overlay analysis using data stored in the cloud.
- Use AGOL’s geospatial analysis tools directly within Pro, ensuring that your workflow remains fluid and integrated.
- Perform large-scale analysis using AGOL’s cloud processing power without putting a strain on your local machine’s resources.
4. Collaborating in ArcGIS Pro with AGOL Groups
ArcGIS Pro supports collaborative workflows by allowing you to join or create AGOL groups where data, maps, and projects can be shared among team members.
- Create a shared workspace in AGOL to facilitate group editing and analysis.
- Use versioning to track changes and contributions from different users in a group project.
5. Creating and Sharing Web Apps from Pro
ArcGIS Pro’s integration with AGOL extends to the creation of web applications. Once your data is prepared in Pro, you can publish it to AGOL and quickly create web apps using AGOL’s app templates.
- Build web mapping applications directly from your Pro projects to distribute interactive maps to users without GIS expertise.
- Use configurable apps and ArcGIS Experience Builder to create custom web experiences for sharing your data.
By leveraging ArcGIS Pro’s tight integration with ArcGIS Online, you can streamline your workflow, share data more efficiently, and collaborate seamlessly with your team. Whether you’re publishing web maps, sharing analysis results, or using AGOL data in your projects, Pro provides all the tools you need for a fully integrated GIS experience.
Resource(s):
https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/sharing/overview/share-with-arcgis-pro.htm
https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/projects/manage-portal-connections-from-arcgis-pro.htm
https://doc.arcgis.com/en/arcgis-online/analyze/use-analysis-tools.htm
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