Getting Started with AppStudio for ArcGIS HTML5: A Step-by-Step Guide

As a developer, you're likely eager to get started with building powerful and interactive applications using AppStudio for ArcGIS HTML5. To do so, you'll need to obtain an AppStudio Developer Edition license, which is included with your ArcGIS Developer Subscription of Builder level or higher. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps required to obtain and assign this license.

Step 1: Contact Your Local Esri Distributor

If you're outside of the United States, contact your local Esri distributor to obtain an AppStudio code. If you're in the United States, call Product Sales at 1-800 to get one.

Step 2: Sign In to My Esri with Your ArcGIS Developers Account

Once you have your Developer Subscription code, sign in to My Esri with your ArcGIS Developers account. You can do this by going to My Organizations > Licensing Forms and selecting Developer Subscription Registration.

Step 3: Assign the AppStudio Developer Edition License

To assign an AppStudio Developer Edition license, you first need an ArcGIS Developer Subscription of Builder plan or higher. The process is slightly different for production organizations and Dev and Test organizations, but we'll cover both cases below.

For production organizations:

* Enter your Developer Subscription code.

* Open My Organizations > Licensing Forms, and select Developer Subscription Registration.

* Sign in to My Esri with your ArcGIS Developers account.

* Follow the prompts to assign the AppStudio Developer Edition license to a user inside your organization.

For Dev and Test organizations:

* The process is similar to above, but you'll need to set up a separate Dev and Test account for your Developer Subscription. You can find more information on this in our video tutorial.

What Can You Do with an AppStudio Developer Edition License?

With an AppStudio Developer Edition license, you'll have access to several key features, including:

* Install development tools for simulators and emulators

* Install development tools for local make

* Deploy local offline data with your app

* Prepare for high accuracy data collection

* Create app installation files using local Make

* Create app installation files using cloud Make

* App Studio extension for Visual Studio Code

In all cases, once an organization has an AppStudio Developer Edition license, a user inside the organization must have it assigned to them to use it. To add AppStudio Developer licensing to your primary ArcGIS organization, you'll need to call Customer Service.

Obtaining and assigning an AppStudio Developer Edition license may seem like a daunting task, but following these steps should make it easy for you to get started with building powerful applications using AppStudio for ArcGIS HTML5. Remember to sign in to My Esri with your ArcGIS Developers account, assign the license to a user inside your organization, and take advantage of the many features available to you with an AppStudio Developer Edition license. Happy developing!

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