Why is my basemap not showing up in ArcMap?

Try clearing your caches. Go to the Display Cache tab in ArcMap Options and choose Clear Cache. Then try the basemaps again.

How do I activate a basemap in ArcGIS?

Here is how to do this:

1. Open ArcCatalog.
2. Expand GIS Servers.
3. Double click Add ArcGIS Server.
4. Select Use GIS services and click Next.
5. Click Finish.
6. Expand the Server connection and drag one of the service layers into ArcMap.

How do I download a base map in ArcGIS?

Download defined offline areas

1. In the list of maps, tap the map that you want to download.
2. Tap a map area. The map area begins downloading to the device.
3. Once downloading completes, open the map area and work with it as you would any map in Explorer. You can open and use it whether or not you have a data connection.

How do I download a base map?

To do so:

1. Click Home | New Map | Base | Base from Server.
2. In the Download Online Maps dialog,
3. In the Select Image Resolution to Download section, move the slider to the right a couple notches. This increases the resolution for the image you are downloading.
4. Click OK.

Why do you need a basemap for ArcGIS?

ArcGIS includes a suite of basemaps that provide reference maps for our world and context for your work. These maps are built from the best available data from a community of authoritative data providers and presented in multiple styles. The maps are designed to emphasize different views of our world, from physical to political.

Where do I find the maps in ArcGIS Explorer?

Using a file explorer on your computer, browse to \\Android\\data\\com.esri.explorer\\files\\basemaps (if that folder doesn’t exist, create it). Copy the basemap file ( .tpk, .tpkx, or .vtpk) you want on your device to that basemaps folder.

Can you add Bing Maps to ArcGIS Pro?

Yes, it is possible to add Bing basemaps to ArcGIS Pro. However, to use Bing basemaps, it is necessary to obtain a Bing Maps Key. Refer to Microsoft: Getting a Bing Maps Key for more information. To access Bing basemaps in ArcGIS Pro, the Bing Maps Key must first be added to the ArcGIS Online organization.

Do you need a basemap to download a map?

When using a downloaded map area, you must use a basemap downloaded with the map or copied to your device. Basemaps must overlap the extent of the map area and their spatial reference must match that of the default basemap.

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