Downloading web application templates
You can create your own application from a shared web map by downloading and configuring one of the templates in the map viewer. The template ZIP file contains all the files and instructions you need to customize and deploy the application on your web server.
Keep in mind that each template offers different functionality, such as different layouts and color schemes, editing and identify tools, social media feeds, side by side map viewers, and so on. Some of the templates let you configure the application to create a customized look and feel. Use the Preview button as described below to help you decide which template to use before downloading.
If your portal is currently disconnected from the Internet, you'll need to remove all external references in the template and configure it to use your portal's utility services. The instructions for doing this are included in the readme.html file that is bundled with the template. To learn more about utility services, see About utility services.
If you don't have a web server available that can host the application, you can alternatively publish a template that is hosted on the portal instead of your organization's web server. See Publishing applications from web maps for more information.
To download a template to create a web application that can be hosted on your web server, follow the steps below.
- Open a saved web map in the map viewer. To learn more about web maps, see About authoring web maps.
- Click the Share button. You can only make a web application with a map that is shared. If you own the map, share it by specifying sharing options in the Share window. If you don't own the map, contact the owner and have them share it as necessary.
- Click the Make a Web Application button. The Make a Web Application window opens with a gallery of templates you can use. The configurable templates have a Configurable icon
on the template thumbnail. - Hover over a template thumbnail to see a description of the template.
- Click the Publish link underneath the template thumbnail and choose Preview to see how your map will look in the template.
- Click the Publish link underneath the template thumbnail and choose Download to download the template files and deploy the application on your machine.
- Open or save the ZIP file.
- Follow the instructions in the readme.html file for deploying and configuring your application. You can begin with minor changes like modifying colors and fonts or adding an additional widget. As your comfort level with JavaScript, CSS, and HTML increases, you can make additional modifications to the application.