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Download apps

You can create your own app from a shared map by downloading and configuring one of the ArcGIS Configurable Apps templates. The template ZIP file contains the files and instructions you need to customize and deploy the app on your web server.

Keep in mind that each ArcGIS Configurable Apps template offers different functionality, such as different layouts and color schemes, editing and identify tools, social media feeds, and side-by-side map viewers.

If your portal is currently disconnected from the internet, you'll need to remove all external references in the template and configure it to use your portal's utility services. You can configure the template to use the portal's utility service by setting the template's queryForOrg property to true. Instructions for removing external references and using utility services instead are included in the readme file that is bundled with the template.

Download an app from Map Viewer

To download an app from Map Viewer, follow the steps below.

  1. Verify that you are signed in with privileges to create and share content.
  2. Open a saved map in Map Viewer and click Share.
  3. Click Create A Web App and click the Configurable Apps tab.
  4. Choose what you want the app to do.

    By default, all apps are shown, but you can use the filters and search box in the panel to narrow your search.

  5. Click a thumbnail to see a description of the app and access the Download button.
  6. To access the app ZIP file, click Download.
  7. Read the directions that appear in the portal when you download the file, and take note of your map ID. When you finish, click Done to close the window.
  8. Open or save the .zip file.
  9. Follow the instructions in the readme file for deploying and configuring your app. You can begin with minor changes such as modifying colors and fonts or adding an additional widget. As your comfort level with JavaScript, CSS, and HTML increases, you can make additional modifications to the app.

Download an app from the content page

To download an app from the content page, follow the steps below.

  1. Verify that you are signed in with privileges to create content.
  2. From the My Content tab of the content page, click Create and click Configurable Apps.

    By default, all apps are shown, but you can use the filters or search box in the panel to narrow your search.

  3. To access the app ZIP file, choose the app template you want to download and click Download.
  4. Open or save the .zip file.
  5. Follow the instructions in the readme file for deploying and configuring your app. You can begin with minor changes such as modifying colors and fonts or adding an additional widget. As your comfort level with JavaScript, CSS, and HTML increases, you can make additional modifications to the app.

Download an app from a group page

To download an app from a group page, follow the steps below.

  1. Verify that you are signed in and have privileges to create and share content.
  2. Open the group for which you want to download an app.
  3. Click Share and click Create A Web App.
  4. Click a thumbnail to see a description of the app and access the Download button.
  5. To access the app ZIP file, click Download.
  6. Read the directions that appear in the portal when you download the file, and take note of your group ID. When you finish, click Done to close the window.
  7. Open or save the .zip file.
  8. Follow the instructions in the readme file for deploying and configuring your app. You can begin with minor changes such as modifying colors and fonts or adding an additional widget. As your comfort level with JavaScript, CSS, and HTML increases, you can make additional modifications to the app.