ArcGIS 9.3 Patch For Microsoft Virtual Earth From ArcGIS Online Premium Service

ESRI has released a new patch that enables you to make use of Microsoft Virtual Earth maps via ArcGIS Online in ArcGIS 9.3. A valid subscription or free evaluation is required in order to use this ArcGIS Online Premium Service.

ESRI® announces the ArcGIS 9.3 (Desktop & Engine) for Microsoft® Virtual Earth™ ArcGIS Online Premium Service. The Microsoft Virtual Earth Maps premium service collection is a new offering from ArcGIS Online. It enables you to use the Microsoft Virtual Earth Roads, Aerial and Hybrid web map services in ArcMap 9.3. When accessed, each of these services appears as a separate layer in ArcMap. These services are not currently supported by ArcGIS Publisher or ArcReader. Developers can also use the services in ArcGIS Engine-based solutions at 9.3. This patch is required in order to use the Microsoft Virtual Earth Maps premium service collection for Desktop 9.3 and Engine 9.3. You will also need to purchase a subscription to this premium service or have obtained a free evaluation to the service.

Information about the service and how to go about obtaining a subscription or evaluation can be found here: http://www.esri.com/software/…

Something to note:

You can install this patch before or after getting your subscription or evaluation. You do not need to install this patch if you won’t be using the Microsoft Virtual Earth Maps premium service collection. The patch is not required for the USA Prime Imagery collection, which is another premium service offered by ArcGIS Online.

Full information about this patch along with the download can be found here: http://support.esri.com/index.cfm…