{ "accessInformation": { "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "Acknowledgements tell people where data originated (for layer items) or tell people about the item creators (for web maps, apps, dashboards, tools, etc.) Acknowledging the individual or agency who provided the data communicates where the data originated. For layer items, this information appears at the bottom of the map when anyone adds the layer item to Map Viewer or ArcGIS Pro. When set on the sublayers in a multilayer feature layer, the information for each sublayer appears.

Enter text that gives credit/attribution to the organizations requiring it: data provider, program name, funding organization, etc. Be brief. Use the Description section for a full citation or other long acknowledgements.", "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_INTL": "", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Full points are awarded for entering text here.", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_INTL": "", "LABEL": "Add Acknowledgments (Credits/Attribution)", "TITLE": "Check Acknowledgments", "EMPTY_STRING_MESSAGE": "Add Acknowledgments (Credits/Attribution)", "MINIMUM_WORD_COUNT_MESSAGE": "" }, "description": { "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "A good description directly answers the question \"What is this?\" in a detailed manner. A few short paragraphs is a good start to cover the basic questions of \"who, what, when, where, why and how\" (not necessarily in that order, of course). When writing the description, think about the GIS person reading your description and trying to decide whether to use it.

All Item Types
Avoid using jargon or abbreviations unless they are explained. Provide HTTPS hyperlinks to more in-depth explanations using the link editor in ArcGIS Online.

Every item type has its own additional needs for what the description should include. Provide intended uses, e.g. “Intended uses of this layer include visualizing and querying current wildfire locations and fire perimeters.” Provide any known limitations of use, e.g. “Limitations of Use: Wildfire data is updated every 15 minutes, but not all features have updates every 15 minutes.”

GIS users want to know how recent the data is, what version it is, when it may be updated next. Provide the vintage/version information as “Vintage: 2020 Census” or “Version 2.5” as appropriate.

Provide information about how often the item is updated, e.g. “Update frequency: Annually, typically in December.”

Layers
For all layers, provide the year or vintage or version of the data. Indicate the geographic area covered. Describe what the layer shows by default. Provide source information. Provide citation information to help people know how to properly cite the work that produced this item.

For layers with attribute data, provide a simple list of attribute field aliases included.

For imagery layers, provide information about pixel size and an explanation of what the pixels represent in the real world.

Other Item Types
For web maps, provide information about what specific questions the web map is intended to help answer.

For apps and dashboards, explain their purpose and provide example uses.

For other resources, provide instructions on how to get started using them.", "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_INTL": "", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Points are awarded for having roughly 4-5 sentences minimum with 12 words per sentence average. Points are awarded for providing links to additional information. Check the Advisories for additional recommendations for the description. For example, you may want to provide source information or citation information as \"Source: [source information or link]\" or \"Citation: [source information or link]\".", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_INTL": "Points are awarded for having a description. Points are awarded for providing links to more detailed information.", "LABEL": "Improve Description", "TITLE": "Check Description", "EMPTY_STRING_MESSAGE": "A description is required", "MINIMUM_WORD_COUNT_MESSAGE": "Description is too short, add more information.", "CONTAINS_LINKS_MESSAGE": "Add (HTTPS) links to content sources / information", "CONTAINS_SOURCE_MESSAGE": "Add source information to the description using the format \"Source: [source information or link]\"" }, "layers": { "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "Generally speaking, it takes about 1-5 layers to make a clean, focused map. When an item requires increasingly more layers, it usually indicates the information product may benefit from additional creator ideation. More time is needed to clarify and distill what needs to be built.", "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_INTL": "", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "One layer gets maximum points, with reduced points as the layer count increases.", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_INTL": "", "LABEL": "Reduce the number of layers", "TITLE": "Check Number of Layers", "EMPTY_STRING_MESSAGE": "There are no layers to validate, and there should be at least one layer for this item type.", "GOOD_MESSAGE": "Exceeds 7 layers", "BETTER_MESSAGE": "There are between 4 and 7 layers", "BEST_MESSAGE": "" }, "licenseInfo": { "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "ArcGIS Online contains public and shared content that is typically available for your personal or noncommercial use. The specific terms of use for content items are provided in the terms of use for that content. As a content user, it is your responsibility to abide by the content owner's terms of use. As a content owner, it is your responsibility to clearly define the terms of use in the Terms of Use field of the item page (see additional guidance here).

Communicate any Terms of Use required by your organization or the data provider. Provide a hyperlink to additional information. When adding hyperlinks, please use the link editor in ArcGIS Online and provide HTTPS links.", "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_INTL": "ArcGIS Online contains public and shared content that is typically available for your personal or noncommercial use. The specific terms of use for content items are provided in the terms of use for that content. As a content user, it is your responsibility to abide by the content owner's terms of use. As a content owner, it is your responsibility to clearly define the terms of use in the Terms of Use field of the item page (see additional guidance here).

Communicate any Terms of Use required by your organization or the data provider. Provide a hyperlink to additional information. When adding hyperlinks, please use the link editor in ArcGIS Online and provide HTTPS links.", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Points are awarded for having more than one word here. Points are also awarded for text that includes a hyperlink to more detailed information explaining the constraints more fully.", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_INTL": "Points are awarded for having more than one word here. Points are also awarded for text that includes a hyperlink to more detailed information explaining the constraints more fully.", "LABEL": "Improve Terms of Use", "TITLE": "Check Terms of Use", "EMPTY_STRING_MESSAGE": "Add Terms of Use", "MINIMUM_WORD_COUNT_MESSAGE": "Add more information to Terms of Use", "CONTAINS_NO_LINKS_MESSAGE": "Add (HTTPS) links to Terms of Use resources / information" }, "sharing": { "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "When ready, publicly share your item in ArcGIS Online so others can see it there and in Living Atlas.

If you stop sharing your Public item for any reason, it will be removed from Living Atlas within 15 minutes of detection. If you share it Public again, return to the Living Atlas web site to nominate your item again", "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_INTL": "", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Full points are awarded for setting the sharing level to Public.", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_INTL": "", "LABEL": "Set sharing level to: Public ", "TITLE": "Check Sharing Level", "EMPTY_STRING_MESSAGE": "", "PRIVATE_MESSAGE": "Set sharing level to: Public", "ORG_MESSAGE": "Set sharing level to: Public" }, "deprecated": { "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "Marking an item “Deprecated” indicates to people that they should no longer use that item. Items that are marked Deprecated cannot be nominated to Living Atlas and are automatically removed from items already accepted to Living Atlas within a day. Change the Content Status setting to remove the Deprecated mark.", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Full points are awarded for an item that is NOT marked as Deprecated.", "LABEL": "Items may not be marked ‘Deprecated'", "TITLE": "Check Deprecated Setting", "DEPRECATED_MESSAGE": "Disable the 'Deprecated' setting" }, "deleteProtection": { "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "Delete Protection helps reduce accidental disruptions of access to your item. Enable Delete Protection to prevent this item from being accidentally deleted. Although most organizations are now using a Recycle Bin, an accidental removal of an item can be disruptive.", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Full points are awarded for an item that has Delete Protection enabled.", "LABEL": "Item must have 'Delete Protection' enabled", "TITLE": "Check Delete Protection Setting", "DELETE_PROTECTION_NOT_ENABLED_MESSAGE": "Enable the 'Delete Protection' setting" }, "ssl": { "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "People expect security in all their internet activities. HTTPS is a protocol that provides secure Internet transactions between web browsers and web servers. We recommend that your layers, web maps, and web mapping applications all use HTTPS in their URLs. See this online resource for details on security settings for your organization.", "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_INTL": "", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Points are awarded for URLs that contain HTTPS.", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_INTL": "", "LABEL": "Use HTTPS in the URL", "TITLE": "Check HTTPS is in URL", "IS_SSL_DISABLED_MESSAGE": "Update the item to use HTTPS.", "SSL_FAIL_INSTR": "To enable https on your web server, you must install an SSL certificate. The presence of a trusted SSL certificate allows encryption of transmitted data from the web server. Please contact your systems administrator and ask to have an SSL certificate installed to the Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.


After SSL is enabled, please republish this layer, remove the old layer from the Web Map, and add the newly republished layer, and save your Web Map." }, "summary": { "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "The item summary answers the question “What is this?” and other questions in a few sentences. A good item summary helps people understand what your item is. This summary is a much shorter version of the full description below.", "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_INTL": "The item summary answers the question “What is this??” and other questions in a few sentences. A good item summary helps people understand what your item is. This summary is a much shorter version of the full description below.", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Points are awarded for having 1-2 sentences, 10 word minimum. Points are deducted if copy, demo, test, or eval are used.", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_INTL": "Points are awarded for having a summary.", "LABEL": "Improve Summary", "TITLE": "Check Summary", "EMPTY_STRING_MESSAGE": "Summary is required", "MINIMUM_WORD_COUNT_MESSAGE": "Add more information to Summary", "PROHIBITED_CHARS_MESSAGE": "Remove prohibited characters from Summary", "PROHIBITED_WORDS_MESSAGE": "Copy, demo, test, or eval are used in the Summary" }, "tags": { "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "Tags can boost your item in search results. Enter at least three tags that help people find your work. You can add words from the item's title as a tag to improve search results. Think about adding tags that are synonyms or words related to your item's Title and Summary. Extra tags help answer the question, \"How can someone find this item if they don't know its title or the industry?\" For example, if your map is titled \"Population Density\" you may also want tags like \"crowding\" or \"overcrowding\" in your item since that is something it measures.", "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_INTL": "", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Points are awarded for having at least three tags. Points are deducted if tags copy, demo, test, or eval are used.", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_INTL": "", "TOOLTIP_EDIT_LINK_LABEL": "Click here to edit tags", "LABEL": "Improve Tags", "TITLE": "Check Tags", "EMPTY_STRING_MESSAGE": "Add at least three tags", "MINIMUM_NUM_TAGS_MESSAGE": "Add at least three tags", "PROHIBITED_WORDS_MESSAGE": "Copy, demo, test, or eval are used as tags." }, "thumbnail": { "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "The item thumbnail appears in Search results and helps people remember your item. Upload a great-looking thumbnail that shows the layer, map, app or tool at its best. For maps and layers, zoom to a scale at which your item looks great and take a screen capture. Then trim or resize it to the standard thumbnail image size, 600 x 400 pixels. For apps, take a screenshot of the app and resize it to 600 x 400 pixels. For tools, show what the tool produces in the thumbnail.

For some item types, the thumbnail automatically generated by the system meets both the size and quality needs. For web maps and layers, the default thumbnails generated by the system are usually not sufficient in terms of image quality and showing the layer or map at its best. For web maps and layers, the thumbnail needs to be manually created or uploaded by the item owner using the Edit Thumbnail tool.", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Full points are awarded for adding a thumbnail that is 600 pixels wide by 400 pixels high. For web maps and layers, an additional check is made to detect if the thumbnail is the default system-generated thumbnail or manually created or uploaded image.", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_INTL": "", "LABEL": "Improve Thumbnail", "TITLE": "Check Thumbnail", "EMPTY_THUMBNAIL_MESSAGE": "A custom high resolution thumbnail is required.", "BAD_THUMBNAIL_ERROR_MESSAGE": "There is an issue with the thumbnail format", "SMALL_THUMBNAIL_FILENAME_ISSUE_MESSAGE": "A custom thumbnail is required. The system-generated thumbnail is not adequate.", "THUMBNAIL_SIZE_MESSAGE": "High resolution thumbnail is required" }, "title": { "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "The item title answers the question What is this? in a compact form. A good item title helps people remember your item. Enter a title that is easy to read and avoid the use of jargon or abbreviations. Keep the title concise and add additional details in the Summary. Acronyms can be useful in the title to save space if the acronym is well-known but spell the acronym out in the Summary. Keep the title as short as seems reasonable and use the Summary to provide additional details.

Many search results show only the title of an item. For consistent search results, avoid colons (:) in your title; use a dash (-) instead.", "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_INTL": "Enter a title that is easy to read and avoid the use of jargon or abbreviations. The item title answers the question, What is this?", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Points are deducted if copy, demo, test, eval, _ (underscore), : (colon) or words in ALL CAPS are used.", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_INTL": "Points are awarded for having a title.", "LABEL": "Improve Title", "TITLE": "Check Title", "EMPTY_STRING_MESSAGE": "Title is required", "STRING_COUNT_MESSAGE": "Title is too short – add text.", "UPPER_CASE_MESSAGE": "Title cannot be all uppercase", "PROHIBITED_CHARS_MESSAGE": "Remove prohibited character(s)", "PROHIBITED_WORDS_MESSAGE": "Remove prohibited word(s)" }, "userProfileDescription": { "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "Describe yourself, your team, your organization, and how to contact someone through email. Read this blog about best practices for your ArcGIS Online profile.

Example: “Eagle Technology Group Ltd is the official distributor of Esri's ArcGIS software in New Zealand. Content contributed by the eaglegis user is authoritative content and fully documented where appropriate. See item \"Access and Use Constraints\" for item usage constraints. Email: livingatlas@eagle.co.nz | Website: www.eagle.co.nz/gis-solutions.”", "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_INTL": "", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Points are awarded for having at least 20 words in this description. Points are awarded for providing a website address for related information and an email address so that people can contact a person or team responsible for this item.", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_INTL": "Points are awarded for having a description. Points are awarded for having a hyperlink to related information, and an email present so that people can contact the person or team responsible for this item.", "LABEL": "Improve Profile Description", "TITLE": "Check Profile Description", "EMPTY_STRING_MESSAGE": "Add a full description for this userID’s Profile", "PROHIBITED_CHARS_MESSAGE": "", "NO_VALID_EMAIL_MESSAGE": "Add an email link", "NO_VALID_ESRI_TEAM_INFO": "For Esri-owned accounts, add an email link or add a 'Content in this account is managed by Esri and is subject to Esri's Content Life Cycle. For support, contact: https://www.esri.com/en-us/contact' phrase to let users know how to get support.", "NO_VALID_URL_MESSAGE": " Add a link to your organization, social media, or other information.", "MIN_NUM_WORDS_MESSAGE": "Profile description needs more words, add information", "MIN_NUM_SENTENCES_MESSAGE": " Profile description needs additional information about you, your team, your organization." }, "userProfileName": { "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "Enter your name. If someone has a question, whom should they contact? Read this blog about best practices for your ArcGIS Online profile.", "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_INTL": "", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Points are awarded for filling this out, with no \"_\" characters.", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_INTL": "", "LABEL": "Improve Profile Full Name", "TITLE": "Check Profile Full Name", "EMPTY_STRING_MESSAGE": "Profile full name does not meet the minimum length", "PROHIBITED_CHARS_MESSAGE": "Remove prohibited character(s)" }, "userProfileThumbnail": { "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "People want to know who is behind a map or app. Share your image or organization logo — something visual to remember. Read this blog about best practices for your ArcGIS Online profile.", "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_INTL": "", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Any image beyond the default is awarded points.", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_INTL": "", "LABEL": "Improve Profile Thumbnail", "TITLE": "Check Profile Thumbnail", "EMPTY_STRING_MESSAGE": "Add a good thumbnail to Profile" }, "recommendedTextInTitleAndSummary": { "TOOLTIP_GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "Users who search for content consistently look for four pieces of information:
", "TOOLTIP_SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Title and Summary scoring is applied to layer items only at this time. If your layer item’s language is English, the words in your Title and Summary are evaluated. Full points are awarded if these four things are found in the item’s Title and/or Summary:
", "LABEL": "Verify Title and Summary have search-friendly information", "TITLE": "Check Discoverability of Title and Summary", "ADD_LOCATION_INFO": "Add location or area of coverage, to communicate which geographic area is included.", "ADD_TIME_INFO": "Add year or vintage, to communicate the how recently the data was collected or updated.", "ADD_SOURCE_INFO": "Add source organization/program to communicate where the item’s content originated.", "ADD_TOPIC_INFO": "Add topic to communicate what this item is about." }, "featureLayerFieldAliases": { "GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "Users need to know what each attribute is. A field alias is an opportunity to give the user more useful information than what a field name can carry.

By default, most layers start out using the field Names as the field Aliases, making them identical. This puts the burden on each user to translate each Field Name to a useful Field Alias (sometimes shown as Display Name).

Example: a field named “country” with a field alias “country” misses the opportunity to be clear: “Country Name” is clear. “Country Abbreviation” is clear. “Country ISO Code (2-digit)” is clear.

If, as the owner of this item, you provide Field Aliases now, over time it saves hundreds or thousands of hours of work for others who find your layer and want to use it. By putting this additional metadata \"on board\" the layer, users do not have to go find that information in metadata documents since the information is already present.

As a result, each user can learn what this field represents simply by reading the Field Alias in all the places where it appears: map legend, pop-up, data table, all interfaces where the user is asked to choose a field.

Tip: copy/paste content from a data dictionary, an official metadata document or PDF that describes each field.

Examples: in the Field Alias text, change \"LASTEDITOR\" to \"Last Editor\"; change \"FEATURECODE\" to \"Facility Site Code\"; change \"NUMSTORIES\" to \"Number of Stories.\" Note how the Field Name remains unchanged.

If your item has more than one layer, you will want to set Field Aliases on each layer.", "SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Points are awarded if 90% of Field Aliases (Display Names) on each of your layers are edited such that they are no longer identical to the Field Names. If your item has more than one layer, be sure to edit all layers.", "LABEL": "Improve Field Aliases", "TITLE": "Check Field Aliases", "IMPROVE_FIELD_ALIAS": "Improve field aliases in your feature service.", "NO_FEATURE_LAYER": "This feature service does not have any feature layer or non-spatial table.", "NO_RELEVANT_FIELD": "This feature service does not have any relevant fields (non-system generated) to validate." }, "featureLayerFieldTypes": { "GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "GIS users benefit when they can see what Field Type has been defined for each attribute.

To help users and client apps identify how field values should be used or represented, define the types of values that are stored in each attribute field in a hosted feature layer. For example, if you define a text field as a phone number, client apps can format the text in the appropriate manner, such as (123) 456-7890. ArcGIS Online uses field value types to show you the most relevant options when drawing a layer in a map or configuring pop-ups. Field Value Types listed here.

By default, a layer usually does not contain a Field Value Type on its attribute fields. This is a missed opportunity to share additional context about what type of value is stored in the field. This puts the burden on each user to go find a metadata document, if available, so that they can learn what exactly is stored in that field.

If, as the owner of this item, you provide Field Value Types now, it cumulatively saves hundreds or thousands of hours of work for others who find your layer and want to use it. By putting this additional metadata \"on board\" the layer, users do not have to go find that information in metadata documents since the information is already present.

As a result, each user can learn a key detail about what this field represents simply by reading the Field Value Type in all the places where it appears, e.g. when the user clicks on a field information button. It also helps software developers to detect whether a field value will contain a count, percent, measurement etc.

If your item has more than one layer, you will need to set Field Value Types on each layer.", "SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Points are awarded if 90% of Field Value Types on each layer are set to a value. If your item has more than one layer, be sure to edit all layers.", "LABEL": "Improve Field Value Types", "TITLE": "Check Field Value Types", "IMRPOVE_FIELD_TYPE": "Improve field value types in your feature service.", "NO_FEATURE_LAYER": "This feature service does not have any feature layer or non-spatial table.", "NO_RELEVANT_FIELD": "This feature service does not have any relevant fields (non-system generated) to validate." }, "featureLayerFieldDescriptions": { "GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "GIS users appreciate the Field Alias, but it can only fit so much information before becoming too lengthy. A Field Description gives the GIS user all the information they need, without them having to go look it up in some metadata document or PDF.

By default, a layer usually does not contain a Field Description on its attribute fields. This puts the burden on each user to go find a metadata document, if available, so that they can learn what exactly is stored in that field.

If, as the owner of this item, you provide Field Descriptions now, it cumulatively saves hundreds or thousands of hours of work for others who find your layer and want to use it. By putting this additional metadata \"on board\" the layer, users do not have to go find that information in metadata documents since the information is already present.

As a result, each user can learn the details about what this field represents simply by reading the Field Description in all the places where it appears, e.g. when the user clicks on a field information button.

Tip: copy/paste content from a data dictionary, an official metadata document or PDF that describes each field.

If your item has more than one layer, you will need to set Field Descriptions on each layer.", "SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Points are awarded if 90% of Field Descriptions on each layer contain a sentence or more of information describing the attribute. The Field Description must be different than the field alias. If your item has more than one layer, be sure to edit all layers.", "LABEL": "Improve Field Descriptions", "TITLE": "Check Field Descriptions", "IMRPOVE_FIELD_DESCRIPTION": "Improve field descriptions in your feature service.", "NO_FEATURE_LAYER": "This feature service does not have any feature layer or non-spatial table.", "NO_RELEVANT_FIELD": "This feature service does not have any relevant fields (non-system generated) to validate." }, "itemExtent": { "GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "The item extent defines the bounding rectangle of the item. It is primarily used in search results when a user, app, or AI assistant chooses to search based on current map extent. If your item extent is empty, your item will not appear in any extent-based searches. Extent values should always be in WGS84. The item extent is shown visually so that you can confirm it is set correctly for this item.", "SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Points are awarded if the item has a valid extent.", "LABEL": "Set a valid item extent", "TITLE": "Check Item Extent", "NO_EXTENT_MESSAGE": "Extent is not set. Set a valid item extent.", "INVALID_EXTENT_MESSAGE": "Extent is not valid. Set a valid item extent.", "EXTENT_OUT_OF_RANGE_MESSAGE": "Extent is out of range. Update the item extent to a more appropriate value.", "EXTENT_NOT_RECTANGLE_MESSAGE": "Extent is not a rectangle. Update the item extent to a valid rectangle.", "EXTENT_IS_POINT_MESSAGE": "Extent is a point. Update the item extent to a more appropriate value.", "EXTENT_SET_TO_WORLD_MESSAGE": "Extent is set to the world. Update the item extent to a more appropriate value." }, "featureServiceCDNSetting": { "GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "When a layer is shared publicly, GIS users expect good performance from that layer. You can set your layer to be cached by a Content Delivery Network (CDN). Using a CDN enhances performance and scalability by delivering content from servers geographically closer to users, significantly reducing latency. If the data is not changing daily, it is recommended to set the cache duration to the maximum (one hour) for best performance.", "SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "This is an advisory check that does not impact the overall score.", "LABEL": "Enable Feature Service CDN Cache", "TITLE": "Check CDN Setting", "CDN_NOT_ENABLED_MESSAGE": "Enable CDN for the feature service to improve performance and scalability." }, "featureServiceExportDataSetting": { "GUIDANCE": "GIS users sometimes want to download data. Enabling data export allows others to export the data from your layer to other formats (e.g. CSV, File Geodatabase, GeoJSON, etc.). An alternative is to provide a link to a file download so that your users do not have to wait for the system to generate a fresh download. Verify that this setting is correct and that it complies with your organization's data sharing, licensing, and privacy policies.", "SCORING": "This is an advisory check that does not impact the overall score.", "LABEL": "Verify Feature Service Data Export Setting", "TITLE": "Check Data Export Setting", "EXPORT_DATA_ENABLED_MESSAGE": "Data export is enabled. Confirm this setting is intentional and that it complies with your organization's data sharing, licensing, and privacy policies." }, "featureServiceFieldIndexes": { "GUIDANCE": "Field indexes improve the performance of queries and operations on large datasets. By indexing frequently queried fields, you can significantly speed up data retrieval times and enhance overall application performance. It is recommended to review your feature service's fields and add indexes to those that are commonly used in queries, filters, or sorting operations.", "SCORING": "This is an advisory check that does not impact the overall score.", "LABEL": "Improve Feature Service Field Indexes", "TITLE": "Check Field Indexes", "NO_FEATURE_LAYER": "This feature service does not have any feature layer or non-spatial table.", "IMRPOVE_FIELD_INDEXES": "No non-system generated field indexes found in layer '{{layerName}}'. Consider adding field indexes to frequently queried fields to improve performance." }, "featureServiceExtents": { "GUIDANCE": "

This advisory check examines your REST endpoint. A feature layer item points to a REST endpoint, which has an Initial Extent and Full Extent on its service, and an Extent on each sublayer in that service. Review each extent in the “Select Extent” option below to ensure your extents are what you would expect.


If a sublayer is missing an Extent, that layer will cause an error in any geoprocessing tool or function.


If the service is missing an Initial Extent or Full Extent, that may have negative impacts in apps.

", "SCORING": "This is an advisory check that does not impact the overall score. Make sure all extents are populated.", "LABEL": "Verify Feature Service Extents", "TITLE": "Check Feature Service Extents", "FULL_EXTENT_ISSUE_MESSAGE": "The Full Extent of the Feature Service is not set or is invalid.", "INITIAL_EXTENT_ISSUE_MESSAGE": "The Initial Extent of the Feature Service is not set or is invalid.", "LAYER_EXTENT_ISSUE_MESSAGE": "The Extent of layer '{{layerName}}' is not set or is invalid." }, "webmapLayers": { "GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "People expect web maps to draw quickly. The performance and usability of a web map is directly affected by the number of layers it includes. Living Atlas staff recommend that a web map include no more than 15 layers, including basemap layers, to ensure optimal performance and usability. Additionally, it is important that none of the layers in the web map are marked as Deprecated or are inaccessible (e.g. no longer shared public or no longer responding to requests). The item page of a web map is another place that reports issues that may impact a web map's layers. Regular review of your web map helps maintain its integrity and effectiveness.", "SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Full points are awarded when these conditions are true: 1) the web map has fewer than 15 layers total, including basemap layers, 2) none of the layers are marked as Deprecated, and 3) all layers are accessible - they all shared public and all respond to requests.", "LABEL": "Fix Web Map Layers", "TITLE": "Check Web Map Layers", "NO_WEBMAP_DATA_MESSAGE": "No web map data found for this item. Please ensure the web map item is not deleted and is accessible.", "NO_LAYER_MESSAGE": "No layers found in the web map. Please add layers to the web map.", "EXCEED_LAYERS_MESSAGE": "The web map contains {{layerCount}} layers, which exceeds the maximum of 15 layers for optimal performance.", "DEPRECATED_LAYERS_MESSAGE": "The layer '{{layerName}}' is marked as deprecated.", "NON_PUBLIC_LAYERS_MESSAGE": "The layer '{{layerName}}' is not shared with public.", "INACCESSIBLE_LAYERS_MESSAGE": "The layer '{{layerName}}' is inaccessible. Ensure it is not deleted and shared with public." }, "itemPopup": { "GUIDANCE_DEFAULT": "People expect to click or tap on the map and get back information about something on the map.

By default, a layer may not have a pop-up defined, or it may show only an default list of data in row/column format, which does not help a reader understand the data. A list of data puts the burden on each user to create their own pop-up and make it informative. If the item owner provides an informative pop-up that tells the story of the data at the location the user clicked on, that choice saves hundreds or thousands of hours of work for others who find your layer and want to use it. It also ensures that your data is correctly interpreted and explained.

A simple addition is to add a Text element at the top of the pop-up, to show the feature's ID and name, plus other essential information. Another typical use of a Text element is to explain the data, rather than merely list it. Example: \"There are 24 housing units here, of which 50% are occupied (12 units).\" Lastly, use Text to explain what the numbers mean, for example: \"For comparison, the state average occupancy for housing is 79%.\" Other options: add a Media element (chart or image) or other supported elements for your layer type.", "SCORING_MSG_DEFAULT": "Points are awarded if your item has a pop-up that delivers information. If the pop-up attempts to explain the data using pop-up elements Text, Media, or Expression, additional points are awarded.", "LABEL": "Improve Item Pop-ups", "TITLE": "Check Item Pop-ups", "EXCEEDS_MAX_LAYERS": "Pop-up configuration cannot be validated because this web map contains more than 15 layers. Please reduce the number of layers to 15 or fewer for optimal performance and usability.", "POPUP_NOT_ENABLED": "Pop-ups are not enabled. Enable and configure pop-ups to provide relevant information about the features or pixels in your layer.", "NO_CUSTOM_POPUP": "No custom pop-up configuration found. You should configure pop-ups to provide relevant information more than a field list or attachment display." }, "itemDescriptionRecommendedInfo": { "GUIDANCE": "

This advisory check reviews your item's description text to ensure it contains recommended information that makes your content clear, reliable, and easy to use. Below are the sections recommended to include in the description text:


Add an Intended Use Statement: Clearly explain the purpose of your item so users know if it fits their needs.
Example: \"The intended use of this basemap is to support thematic maps with enough basemap detail to orient the reader.\"

State Any Limitations of Use: Address any constraints related to generalized features, precision, or regulatory rules. You must use the exact phrase Limitations of use:.
Example: \"Limitations of use: This GIS layer does not represent all known sources of groundwater contamination for the state of Florida.\"

Specify the Vintage: Tell users the exact timeframe or version of the data (this is different from the date you downloaded or updated it). Use indicator words like Vintage:, Version:, Release:, or Year:.
Example: \"Vintage of boundaries and attributes: 2024\"

Define the Update Frequency: Let users know how often the data changes. Use clear phrases like Update frequency:, Updated daily, Updated annually, or live data.
Example: \"Update frequency: Updated monthly\"

Provide Source and Citation Info: Credit the responsible organization and give users the exact text they need to cite your work. You must use the exact formats Source: or Citation:.
Example: \"Source: [organization name or link to in-depth info]\"
Example: \"Citation: [formal preferred text for others to use to cite your item]\"
", "SCORING": "This is an advisory check that does not impact the overall score.", "LABEL": "Include Recommended Information in Item Description", "TITLE": "Check Recommended Information in Item Description", "NO_DESCRIPTION_MESSAGE": "Item description is empty.", "NO_INTENDED_USE_MESSAGE": "Add intended use information to the description to communicate the purpose of this item. Include the phrase 'intended use'. For example: 'The intended use of this basemap is to support thematic maps with enough basemap detail to orient the reader.'", "NO_UPDATE_FREQUENCY_MESSAGE": "Add update frequency information to the description to communicate how often the data is updated. Include the phrase 'update frequency'. For example: 'Update frequency: Data is updated on an annual basis.'", "NO_VINTAGE_MESSAGE": "Add vintage information to the description to communicate the specific version or timeframe of the data. Include the phrase 'vintage'. For example: 'Vintage: Data represents conditions as of 2024.'", "NO_LIMITATION_OF_USE_MESSAGE": "Add limitation of use information to the description to communicate any known constraints on the use of this item. Include the phrase 'limitations of use'. For example: 'Limitations of use: This GIS layer does not represent all known sources of groundwater contamination for the state of Florida.'", "NO_SOURCE_CITATION_MESSAGE": "Add source or citation information to the description to credit the responsible organization. Include the exact phrase 'Source:' or 'Citation:'. For example: 'Source: National Weather Service.'" } }