Publishing a vector tile service is the process of using data management tools to create a new vector tile service from an existing feature layer in a feature service. You use this process to publish a new vector tile service that can be easily accessed by applications or to optimize accessing data.
How to create new services
To create a new hosted vector tile layer (item) and vector tile service from a feature layer, you can use ArcGIS portal or ArcGIS Pro.
- Go to ArcGIS.com and sign in to your portal or ArcGIS Enterprise portal.
- Click > Content, click an existing feature layer, and then click Publish > Vector tile layer.
When you use these tools, the following are created:
- Hosted layer (item): A new hosted vector tile layer to manage the service.
- Data service: A vector tile service to access the tile data.
Tools, data, and services
Below is a list of the tools, input data source, and the hosted layer (item) created.
| Tool | Input Data Source | Output Item type | Output Layer and Data Service | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. ArcGIS portal (Publish) | Feature layer (hosted) | Tile layer (Image tiles) (hosted) | Image tile service (Map Service) | Data access, Display static tiles |
| 1. ArcGIS portal (Publish) | Feature layer (hosted) | Tile layer (Vector tiles) (hosted) | Vector tile service | Data access, Display vector tile data |
Tutorials
Import data to create a feature layer
Use data management tools to import files and create a feature layer in a feature service.
Define a new feature layer
Use data management tools to define and create a new empty feature layer in a feature service.
Manage a feature layer
Use a hosted feature layer item to set the properties and settings of a feature layer in a feature service.
Create a vector tile service
Use data management tools to create a new vector tile service from a feature service.
Create a map tile service
Use ArcGIS Online or scripting APIs to publish a map tile service.
Workflows
Create a feature service for an app
Learn how to import parcel data, create and style a feature layer, and then access the features in an app.
Create a feature layer view for an editor app
Learn how to import parcel data, create and style a feature layer view, and then access the features in an editing app.
Create a vector tile service for an app
Learn how to import parcel data, style a feature layer, and then create a vector tile service for an app.
Create a map tile service for an app
Learn how to import contour data, style a feature layer, and create a map tile service for an app.
Services
Feature service
Add, update, delete, and query feature data.
Vector tile service
Store and access vector tile data.
Map tile service
Store and access map tile data.
Image service
Store and access imagery and raster data.
API support
Use data management tools or Client APIs to create, manage, and access data services. The table below outlines the level of support for each API.
- 1. Use portal class and direct REST API requests
- 2. Access via ArcGIS REST JS
- 3. Requires manually setting styles for renderers