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Posted on January 5, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)

Only getting service definition when uploading feature layer from ArcGIS Pro to ArcGIS Online

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How to publish a feature layer to ArcGIS Online from ArcGIS Pro?

Publishing a feature layer to ArcGIS Online

  1. On the Share ribbon, click Publish Feature Layer.
  2. Verify your ArcGIS Online user name and password.
  3. Click OK.
  4. Enter a title for the map package.
  5. Enter a description for the map package.
  6. Enter tags for the map package.
  7. Select a thumbnail for the map package:
  8. Click Next.

How do I publish a service from ArcGIS Pro to ArcGIS server?

To publish a geoprocessing service from ArcGIS Pro to a stand-alone server site, you must have an administrator connection to the server site. The Publish Geoprocessing Service wizard in ArcGIS Pro allows you to configure and modify the settings of a geoprocessing service before you publish.

How do I publish a feature service to ArcGIS online?

Open your map document in ArcMap and choose File > Share As > Service from the main menu. The Share as Service window appears. Choose Publish a service and click Next. Optionally, in the Publish a Service window, enter a new name for the service.

How do I add data to a feature layer in ArcGIS online?

Follow these steps to append and update features in a layer in a hosted feature layer:

  1. Sign in to the organization as the owner of the hosted feature layer or as an administrator.
  2. Open the item page of the hosted feature layer.
  3. Click Update Data > Append Data to Layer.

How do I export layers from ArcGIS Pro to online?

Export imagery layers to a tile package

  1. Sign in to the organization.
  2. Open the item page of the imagery layer.
  3. On the Overview tab, click Export Data and choose Export to Tile Package. An Export to Tile Package pop-up appears.
  4. Provide the item details for the tile package. Type a title.


Why are my layers not visible in ArcGIS?

You need to turn on the group layer in the table of contents and ensure the sublayer is visible. The layer has a visible scale range that is beyond the map’s current scale. Right-click the layer in the table of contents and click Zoom To Make Visible to bring the layer into view.
 

What is a service definition in ArcGIS online?

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A service definition is a portable file that contains all the information needed to publish a web layer or service, such as its properties, capabilities, and service type. It can also optionally include the data referenced by a GIS resource.

Can I publish a geoprocessing service to ArcGIS online?

You can share a geoprocessing service to ArcGIS Server from ArcGIS Pro 2.4 and later using the ArcGIS Server Connection. You can also use Python to publish a geoprocessing service to a stand-alone server from ArcGIS Pro 2.3. To learn more, see Use geoprocessing services in Python scripts.

How do I publish a service definition in ArcGIS Pro?

Publish a service definition

  1. Run the Upload Service Definition tool.
  2. Execute Upload Service Definition in Python.
  3. If you are publishing an ArcGIS Server service, publish a service definition file from ArcGIS Server Manager.
  4. If you are publishing a hosted web layer, add the service definition file (.


How do I publish a feature layer in ArcGIS Pro?

Publish a feature collection

  1. Open the item details of the feature collection you want to publish as a hosted feature layer.
  2. Click Publish.
  3. You can use the default title for the hosted feature layer or type a new one.
  4. Type tag terms separated by commas.
  5. Click Publish to create the hosted feature layer.


How do I export a feature layer in ArcGIS Pro?

To export a feature class, you can use the context menu from either the Project tab in the Catalog pane or the Contents pane of a map or scene containing layers. To export a feature class using the Catalog pane, from the Project tab, right-click the feature class and select Export to access the drop-down menu.

How do I export a feature layer to a shapefile in ArcGIS Pro?

Export the feature class to shapefile using the Feature Class To Shapefile tool

  1. Open the ArcGIS Pro project.
  2. On the top ribbon, click the Analysis tab, and click Tools.
  3. In the Geoprocessing pane, search for and click Feature Class To Shapefile (Conversion Tools).
  4. For Input Features, select the desired layer.

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