Map Services Enhanced: An Extension for Analyzing and Troubleshooting ArcGIS REST Services
Map Services Enhanced is a Chrome extension developed by Ken Doman. It is a powerful tool designed to analyze, interrogate, and troubleshoot ArcGIS REST Services. ArcGIS Server is a widely used platform that allows organizations to publish maps and geospatial web services on the internet. This extension enhances the functionality of ArcGIS Server REST pages by providing additional data and improving user experience.
With Map Services Enhanced, users can easily search for relevant data and find the corresponding map service. The extension collects and presents metadata about the services in a readable format, eliminating the need to visit multiple links and review extensive data. It also modifies forms to make them more user-friendly, simplifying the process of testing specific REST Service requests.
The tool offers various features, including the display of map service metadata, search functionality within map services and related sub-pages, query building tools for map layer Query pages, layer and field helper for map service Find pages, feature count and feature count by domain item, URL shortener for query search services, auto-form fill on print tasks, and a map service previewer.
Map Services Enhanced is a valuable extension for anyone working with ArcGIS REST Services. It streamlines the process of accessing and analyzing data, saving time and improving productivity. The developer has plans for future enhancements, including support for tiled map services, ArcGIS Online service support, support for geometry JSON fields, and the ability to save previously submitted REST requests in LocalStorage. Overall, Map Services Enhanced is a must-have tool for ArcGIS users looking to enhance their workflow.
