Follow step-by-step instructions to learn how to use the ArcGIS API for Python and ArcGIS location services.
Maps (2D)
Display maps and layers using the basemap styles service and data services.
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Display a map
Learn how to create and display a map with a basemap layer.
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Display a web map
Search ArcGIS Online for an existing web map and display it.
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Save a web map
Guide: Learn how to save a map as a web map in ArcGIS.
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Add a point, line, and polygon
Learn how to display point, line, and polygon graphics in a map.
Layers
Add additional datasets to your map.
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Add a feature layer
Learn how to access and display point, line, and polygon features from a feature service.
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Add a layer from a portal item
Learn how to use a portal item to access and display point features from a feature service.
Query
Query features using spatial and/or attribute criteria.
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Query a feature layer (SQL)
Learn how to execute a SQL query to access polygon features from feature services.
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Query a feature layer (spatial)
Learn how to execute a spatial query to access polygon features from feature services.
Editing
Add features to an existing feature layer and enable editing.
Geocoding
Find addresses, businesses, and places with the geocoding service.
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Find place addresses
Search for places such as coffee shops, gas stations, or restaurants.
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Search for an address
Display the geographic location for an address string.
Routing
Find routes and directions with the routing service.
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Find a route
Guide: Learn how to find a route and directions between locations with the routing service.
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Find service areas
Guide: Learn how to calculate a drive time and walking time polygon from a location.
Data enrichment
Discover facts and information for places with the GeoEnrichment service.
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Get global data
Query demographic information for locations around the world with the GeoEnrichment service.
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Get local data
Query local analysis variables in select countries around the world with the GeoEnrichment service.
Content management
Create, store, and manage content with the portal service.