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Make your first scene

Step 1
1Choose global or local
Step 2
2Switch basemap
Step 3
3Add layers
Step 4
4Configure layers
Step 5
5Capture slides
Step 6
6Save scene

1. Choose global or local

You can choose to display 3D content within two different scene environments: a global scene or a local scene. Show me how.

2. Switch basemap

A basemap provides a background of geographical context for the content you want to display in a scene. When you create a new scene, you choose which basemap you want to use from the collection in the basemap gallery. Show me how.

3. Add layers

Layers are the contents of your story. They can include topics related to people, the earth, life, and imagery. You can add your own layers and layers shared by others. Show me how.

4. Configure layers

Configure layers to improve the presentation of your data. Depending on your layer, you can change symbols by size, type, and color. Show me how.

5. Capture slides

Slides present specific views of your scene. Capture slides to preserve multiple views of the same scene. Show me how.

6. Save scene

Save your scene to My Content so you can return to it later and share it with others. Show me how.