Create a map

You create a map to display the geographic positions of your PI assets. Follow the steps in this topic whether you are using Portal for ArcGIS or ArcGIS Online.

1. Log in to ArcGIS Online and click the Map menu item.

   A base map is displayed. You can select all or part of the map you want to use and decide what should be shown on the map. Create a map using the following four steps:

   • Step 1: Choose an area.

     You can pan and zoom the map to display a specific area or you can search for a name or address.

   • Step 2: Decide what to show.

     Click the Basemap menu item then select one of the base maps to use. Add layers to the map by clicking the Add menu item and selecting one or more layers. You can select pre-defined Esri map layers, add a layer from the Web or a file, or add map notes. If you have already defined one or more feature service layers, you can add them here.

   • Step 3: Add more to your map.

     Click the Add menu item and select map notes to add static map features such as private buildings or roads.

   • Step 4: Save and share your map.

     Save your map by clicking the disk icon and choosing Save as and provide a map title, tags, a summary of what the map contains, and the location in which to save the map. Next, click the Share menu item and choose who can view the map.

     Note the link URL you can use to display the map on the Web.

2. Add one or more of the layers you created previously by clicking the Add menu item and selecting Search for layers.

   A list of layers that you created is displayed.

3. Enter a search term, find your map, and click Add.

   Don't forget to save your map and to update the sharing information.