Choose ArcGIS Online Basemaps to Use as Backdrops

Esri provides several streaming basemaps that Designer XI can use. You pick and choose which map services you want available in Designer XI, then add the services’ URLs to Solution Center.

  1. To get the basemap URLs, visit the Esri’s Services Directory.

  2. Right-click the desired map service, then choose Copy Link Address.

  3. Go to Solution Center > Designer > Mapping > Backdrops.

  4. Click the Add button.

  5. Type a user-friendly Display Name.

  6. Paste the URL.

  7. Click Save.

  8. Repeat for other desired basemaps.

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