🌍 #ArcGISEarth230Tips | Tip 38: Create & Share Interactive Tours on Mobile! πŸŽ₯πŸ“²

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ArcGIS Earth Mobile lets you build engaging, interactive tours using geotagged photos and placemarks? Document your travels, showcase locations, or guide viewers through spatial data – and even record your tour as a shareable video!

πŸ› οΈ How to Create a Tour in ArcGIS Earth Mobile:

1️⃣ Add Tour Stops:

  • Open the Toolbox 🧰, select “Tour,” and add Tour stops.
  • Choose from existing placemarks or search for locations.
  • Use geotagged photos from your album or capture new ones (location data required).

2️⃣ Customize & Preview:

  • Rename your tour and add a detailed description.
  • Use “Overview” to see all stops on a 3D map, or “Play” ▢️ to preview and adjust viewpoints and playback duration.
  • Edit stops: reorder, add text, and customize path colors.

3️⃣ Save & Share Your Tour:

  • Export as KMZ for sharing or upload to ArcGIS Enterprise.
  • Tap “Share” to record your tour as a video and save it to your album. (Note: Globe interaction is disabled during recording).

πŸš€ Pro Tips:

1️⃣ Utilize tours for guided fieldwork, immersive virtual storytelling, or detailed trip documentation. 2️⃣ Combine stunning 3D views with photos and text for a truly engaging experience.

Screenshot of Paris, France, from ArcGIS Earth
Puran Zhang @puran