item

An item, also known as a content item, is a resource stored in a such as , , , script tool, file, or notebook. An item is used to manage the properties (metadata) and settings of a resource, and they are accessible both through an and ArcGIS APIs. Properties such as name, owner, title, description, created (date), tags, and sharing settings can be set through the item page. To access an item, you can reference it by its URL or unique .

An item is created when:

  • A file is added to a portal.
  • A URL to a resource is referenced.
  • A result is produced from the completion of an analysis tool.
  • Using the and interactive tools.

Sharing

Configuring the sharing level of an item will ensure the security of the item and its underlying data. The following is a list of the sharing levels available for the different types of ArcGIS products:

  • Owner (private): Only the owner has access. The item and data service are private and will not be visible or accessible to others. A valid access token or scoped API key is required.

Supported types

A portal supports many different types of content as items. Here are some common supported file types:

  • Shapefiles (.shp)
  • GeoJSON (.geojson)
  • CSV (comma-separated values)
  • KML (Keyhole Markup Language)
  • Raster images (.jpeg, .png, etc.)

To learn more about different supported item types, go to What can you add to ArcGIS Online?.

You can discover items using the search capabilities in a portal. You can use the:

  • Integrated search option in Map Viewer to find items that include web maps, layers, and more.
  • Content page in a portal to search using keywords and filter the returned results.
  • to programmatically search and filter items based on your needs.

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