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Bug

Opening a Custom Wayback Imagery Web Map basemap in ArcMap does not honor World Imagery for the selected date.

Last Published: April 19, 2021 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000128493
SubmittedFebruary 7, 2020
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.7.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

Migrate to ArcGIS Pro.

Workaround

  • Add the imagery to ArcGIS Pro by creating a Custom Wayback Imagery Web Map according to the workflow below:
    1. Navigate to the World Imagery Wayback web application.
    2. Select a date of choice and click the Add this release to an ArcGIS Online Map (Cloud button) icon.
    3. Navigate to the ArcGIS Online symbol at the upper-left corner, and click the Open these versions in a new Web Map icon. This opens a pane to save the map as Custom Wayback Imagery Web Map.
    4. In the Custom Wayback Imagery Web Map item details page, select Open in ArcGIS Desktop > Open in ArcGIS Pro.
  • Add the imagery to ArcGIS Pro by adding the imagery directly from the Portal tab in Catalog when logged in to ArcGIS Online in ArcGIS Pro.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000128493

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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