The Geonames Locator solution delivers a set of capabilities that help you create collections of locale-specific place names and share these collections with analysts working in your area of operations.
In this topic, you will learn how to use the solution by assuming the role of a user and performing the following workflows.
Note:
Use your organization's data or the provided sample data to complete the tasks included in this solution's ArcGIS Pro project.Get started
First, you will download and unzip the Geonames Locator ArcGIS Pro project.
- Sign in to your ArcGIS organization and browse to the Geonames Locator Project desktop application template.
- From the item page, click Download.
- Unzip the downloaded folder, and then from the unzipped folder, open the ArcGIS Pro project.
- If you do not see the Catalog pane, from the View tab, in the Windows group, click Catalog Pane.
- Expand the Tasks folder and then double-click the Geonames Locator task item.
Explore Geonames Locator
Before you begin you will want to understand the solution and its components.
This task group includes the following task:
- Overview
Retrieve data
The Geonames Locator geoprocessing tools require data formatted a specific way. NGA provides formatted data in GNS files. The Retrieve data task group will help you understand where you can find data.
This task group includes the following task:
- Download data
Use the Geonames Locator project
The Geonames Locator project contains tools to help you create a custom locator. The Use the Geonames Locator project task group will guide you through using these tools and the resulting locator.
This task group includes the following tasks:
- Create your locator
- Use your locator in the current project
Share your locator
After you have created a custom locator, you will want to share your locator in ArcGIS Enterprise for others in your organization to use. The Share your locator in ArcGIS Enterprise task group will guide you through the steps to share your locator.
This task group includes the following task:
- Share your locator in ArcGIS Enterprise
Use a custom locator
After you have shared your custom locator, you will want to use it in a different ArcGIS Pro project, or instruct others on how to use the locator you have shared. The Use a custom locator task group will guide you through using a custom locator hosted in ArcGIS Enterprise.
This task group includes the following task:
- Use a custom locator in ArcGIS Pro