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Bug

The Python API does not support adding Open Geopsatial Consortium (OGC) layers to a web map using the add_layer() method.

Last Published: August 2, 2018 ArcGIS API for Python
Bug ID Number BUG-000113224
SubmittedApril 16, 2018
Last ModifiedJune 30, 2025
Applies toArcGIS API for Python
Version found1.4
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
Version Fixed1.8.2
StatusFixed

Workaround

Add the Open Geopsatial Consortium (OGS) service using Python syntax of inserting an element to the 'operationalLayers'' list of the web map object dictionary (.insert()) and the 'update' function of the library (.update()) to save the new layers to the web map.Sample script provided in Analyst Knowledge: Add a layer to web map using ArcGIS API for Python.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000113224

Software:

  • ArcGIS API for Python

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