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ArcGIS for INSPIRE Desktop extension

The ArcGIS for INSPIRE Desktop extension includes ArcMap and ArcCatalog tools to use with INSPIRE layers in map documents and for administering INSPIRE map services.

ArcMap tools for INSPIRE layers

The INSPIRE tools add-in provides additional INSPIRE functionality for ArcMap. These tools allow you to add INSPIRE layers to the current map document, hiding the complexity of the INSPIRE data model and automatically carrying out all steps required for the creation of an appropriate map. They also create group layers, add corresponding geodatabase feature classes, and set the required joins and relates among features.

ArcCatalog administration tools for INSPIRE services

The INSPIRE tools for ArcMap and ArcCatalog enable the configuration and management of ArcGIS Server services. In addition to the default service types supported by ArcGIS Server (for example, KML, WFS, WCS), ArcGIS for INSPIRE enables extended INSPIRE service types. These include the INSPIRE View Service, the INSPIRE Feature Download service, and the INSPIRE Predefined Dataset Download Service. Thus, the administration of these INSPIRE network services becomes part of the general administration workflow for services that are ArcGIS Server based.

Install the ArcGIS for INSPIRE Desktop extension

To install the ArcGIS for INSPIRE Desktop extension, follow the instructions in the ArcGIS for INSPIRE Desktop Extension Installation Guide. After installation, see the use case documentation for instructions on how to set up and use INSPIRE View Services, INSPIRE Feature Download Services, and the INSPIRE Predefined Dataset Download Service.