I am trying to use a transport layer in ArcMap. I have sourced it from the NSW Spatial Catalogue (https://portal.spatial.nsw.gov.au/portal/home/item.html?id=66fabd8c23074ecc85883e0086419adc) but I can only download it as a Portal Item which I have never worked with before.
I have tried 'add data' and dragging the item into ArcMap but nothing happens.
How do I add this layer in ArcMap (ArcGIS Desktop)?
I am a beginner when it comes to GIS!
I too could not get the Portal Item to load into ArcMap. I have to admit they are not something I am familiar with. But you can still access the data by adding it as a web service. On the web page you link to click on the copy button next to the URL to copy it.
Then in ArcMap go to catalog window click on GIS Servers > Add ArcGIS Server and select Use GIS Service. In the Server URL, simply paste the copied URL and press finish.
You will now have access to all the layers to drag 'n' drop into your map.
Or alternatively click on the obvious Export Data button at the top of the Description...
You are trying to open a ArcGIS File Handler, or ArcGIS Portal Item, extension of the ".pitem" type. The ArcGIS File Handler utility lets you start a new application, or add the layer to an open application, when you double-click it in Windows Explorer. More details here.
So, just double-click it and an ArcGis Desktop window will pop-up asking you to provide your ArcGIS Online details. Then, if everything is right, the layer will appear on your Table of Contents on ArcGIS Desktop.
