How to import .shp file

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04-01-2011 08:53 AM
KHolsapple
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I have a .shp file with associated .dbf, .prj, .sbn, .sbx, .xml, and .shx files that were created in ArcView.  How do I import these into ARCGIS so that I can use them as a layer in a map I want to make?
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larrycamp
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Shapefiles are not supported for direct upload to arcgis.com.
Thanks, Mike
I'm interested in displaying sections of roadway (to the public) that have been "Adopted" (Adopt-a-Highway program).  These are in shapefile or PGDB format.

Not super clear on the differences among ArcGIS.com; ArcGISOnline, Community Maps, and ArcGIS Explorer.

Which of these, if any, should I investigate first in order to upload a monthly shapefile for citizens to view?
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MikeMinami
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Here are some options to do what you want to do.

If you have ArcGIS Server, you could host this data yourself in a map service. If you don't, all you can do at this point with ArcGIS Online (ArcGIS.com is the website that represents ArcGIS Online) is manually draw your data over the map (when viewing a map, you can "Create an editable layer").

As I mentioned in an earlier post, we are working on the ability to add data over the map without having your own ArcGIS Server, but that functionality is not available yet.

Thanks,

Mike
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KeithAubin
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As I mentioned in an earlier post, we are working on the ability to add data over the map without having your own ArcGIS Server, but that functionality is not available yet.


Do you have any time frame on when this service will be available? Is it weeks, months, years?

Since it is not available yet does anyone know of any alternative services for hosting layer packages so they can be used in ArcGIS Explorer on iOS and in ArcGIS.com online maps. Alternatives short of running our own ArcGIS Server. Due to the extreme cost that's not a practical option, plus we don't need it for anything else. I was hoping there was a site/service that would rent a small amount of space on an existing ArcGIS server or something similar. Right now hosting layer packages on ArcGIS.com works great for the windows desktop version of ArcGIS Explorer. But we need to extend that capability to the mobile and web based platforms. I REALLY need to come up with a solution to this problem soon. The ability to share data/maps in this manor is desperately needed at my company. I don't mind paying for this service, but spending $40,000+ on an ArcGIS server is just not an option.
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MikeMinami
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The release of this functionality is tied to the ArcGIS 10.1 release. So it's months away. Perhaps Q1 2012. There will be a beta version of ArcGIS.com available, but only for a small selected group. I don't know what it takes to get selected. I'm guessing there will be some information available at the User Conference in San Diego.  I don't know of anyone who will host services for you.

Thanks,

Mike
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KeithAubin
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The release of this functionality is tied to the ArcGIS 10.1 release. So it's months away. Perhaps Q1 2012. There will be a beta version of ArcGIS.com available, but only for a small selected group. I don't know what it takes to get selected. I'm guessing there will be some information available at the User Conference in San Diego.  I don't know of anyone who will host services for you.

Thanks,

Mike


Thanks for the info. That's exactly what I was looking to find out.
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