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Bug

Unable to add the Keyhole Markup Language (KML) layer to the Add Data widget from ArcGIS Online content if the item is added as a KMZ file.

Last Published: May 25, 2018 ArcGIS Online
Bug ID Number BUG-000113861
SubmittedMay 9, 2018
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Online
Version found6.1
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

The sample listed in the widget shows that the required format is a URL pointing directly to a KML: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/feed/v1.0/summary/2.5_month_age_animated.kml The sample provided in this defect is pointing to the data endpoint of an ArcGIS Online item: https://www.arcgis.com/sharing/rest/content/items/[item ID]/data KMLs or KMZs that are added to ArcGIS Online should be added using the Search tab in the Add Data widget.

Workaround

Add the KMZ file to Google Earth and then export the file as a KML layer. The KML layer can be added from file to the Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS Add Data widget in ArcGIS Online.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000113861

Software:

  • ArcGIS Online

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