Create an Esri Map or Layer Package

Owned by Heather Geyer
Last updated: Aug 09, 2022
2 min read

This Processing task packages selected data into a single compressed file (.mpk or .lpk).  

To run this task in the Navigo UI:

  • Cick the Cart icon and select New Task from the drop-down menu

  • Select Create an Esri Map or Layer Package from the task menu

  • Select Projection and Output Format

  • Enter a descriptive summary

  • Enter any tags you want to associate with the selection

  • Click Run Task to begin processing

Supported File Types

This task supports the following file types:

  • Map documents (.mxd)

  • Map packages (.mpk)

  • Layer packages (.lpk)

  • Layer files (.lyr)

  • Feature classes

  • Raster datasets

Usage Notes

  • A processing extent can be specified to limit the geographic area being packaged.

  • If no processing extent is specified, the full extent of inputs is used.

  • The projection is used to project the output results. The default is WGS84.

  • The package file can be downloaded and opened directly in ArcMap.

  • The output data for layer and map packages is a file geodatabase.

  • Non-spatial files such as text files, PDF, and Office documents will be included in the package.

  • Although optional, it's recommended to provide a summary and tags as this will make searching for the package easier.

  • Tags can be separated using commas or semicolons.

  • Requires ArcGIS 10.x

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