Update files

Files that you add to your organization—such as a shapefile, PDF, or packages—are static. To update the file, you must replace it.

Item owners, organization administrators, and data curators can update items. How you update item content varies by item type.

Tip:

Use the Item type filter in the Content page to display only file or layer file items.

When you update a file item, the download count is maintained.

Follow these steps to replace a file item:

1. Sign in to the organization.
2. Open the item details for the file.
3. Click Update data on the Overview tab.

   Tip:

   You may need to click the expand button to see all options.

4. Choose the replacement file from your local machine or a network drive.

   The name of the replacement file must be the same as the name of the file you replace.

   The file is immediately replaced with the file you choose.