Take advantage of data you own by importing token-protected Esri layers to your Giraffe project.

Find the Layer and Token

Find the service URL. This URL will contain in /MapServer/ or /FeatureServer/

Ensure the URL has the token embeded as a query parameter - the URL should contain ?token=<TOKEN>

Import the Layer

Import the layer into Giraffe “Main Menu -> Layers -> Esri MapServer or FeatureServer”

Access the Layer Applet

Open the Import Layer applet.

Navigate to the Layer Palette, then click “New data layer”

When the Layer Library opens, click “Create new Layer” on the right hand side

The dropdown displays all of the layer type options. Select one to open the layer create applet.

Importing the Layer

1. Connect to the Server
   1. Paste the URL of the service into the URL box
   2. then click “Fetch Layers”
   3. then click Next
2. Select Layer
   1. A visual preview of any of the layers contained within that URL are displayed.
   2. Select one to import.
   3. then click next
3. Layer details
   1. Name the layer
   2. add details.
4. Click “save layer” to add the layer to your project.

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Ensure the URL has the token embeded as a query parameter - the URL should contain ?token=<TOKEN>

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Refreshing the Token

Private layers have a token embedded in the URL which expires - at which point those layers won’t work until it is refreshed.

Open up the Manage menu for that layer