Searching ArcGIS.com

To search for a map, feature, or image service from ArcGIS.com to add to your map, begin by opening the Search panel.

There are two ways to open the Search panel:

Follow these steps to perform your search:

  1. Click ArcGIS on the Search panel:
    Search panel
  2. Type your search criteria and click the magnifying glass icon or press Enter. All map, feature, and image services that match your criteria will be listed in the Search panel:
    Search results
  3. Move the mouse pointer over a result to get more information about it. The result's title, owner, URL, thumbnail, description, and rating are shown:
    Search result information
  4. To add a result to your map, click the Add link for that result.

8/12/2011