[GIS] Inserting “basemap” into ArcScene

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I want to model a 3D scene, showing layers floating above a flat map. Currently, I am able to show the floating layers, but I cannot add the bottommost map layer. I just want to add a "basemap", like ArcMap allows, but none of the files seem to be compatible. Just saving a basemap as a lyr file in ArcMap and importing it in ArcScene does not work, and raster images obtained from the Internet do not line up properly when added to the scene.

I know that the online basemaps that are available in ArcMap do not work in ArcScene. I was wondering if there was any way to add a simple, flat map to a scene in ArcScene?

The illustration below illustrates what I want as my final product:

The intended final product

Best Answer

  • Add basemap to ArcMap
  • Export to jpeg or tiff
  • Add exported jpeg / tiff to ArcMap
  • Georeference the exported image
  • Update Georeferencing!
  • Add georeferenced image to ArcScene
  • Set Base Heigt to constant elevation or float on surface (DEM, TIN)
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