Add External Layer

The Add External Layer window appears when you click (Add External Layer) next to "External Layers" in the Legend section.

It contains controls for adding a layer from an external source using a URL (web address).

 

 

URL - Enter the URL web address for the layer.

Mode:

Auto - The chosen mode is based on the characteristics of the service.

On Demand - Only features for the current extent are retrieved.

Snapshot - The maximum number of features are retrieved from the server.

 

Upload Shapefile - Use this option to import your own shapefile from a .zip file.

 

Add to Map - Click this button to add the external layer to the map and close this window.

Cancel - Click this button to close the window without adding the layer.