Feature restriction via GPS Location on Field Maps

YatharthSahXIG

I’m working on a Field Maps setup using a hosted feature layer in ArcGIS Online. My objective is :

1. Visibility Control: I want users to see only the features that are within a 100-meter radius of their current GPS location.

2. Editing Restriction: Additionally, if users are farther than 100 meters from a feature, they should not be able to edit it. Ideally, they should get a message like “You’re too far to edit this point. Get within 100m.”

Is it something that is possible to achieve? 

DanielFox1

Hi @YatharthSahXIG 

1. Visibility Control 

ArcGIS Field Maps doesn’t natively filter features based on real-time GPS location. However, you can simulate this behavior using:

Geofences + Location Alerts
• You can define a 100-meter geofence around each feature or area.
• When users enter the geofence, Field Maps can trigger a location alert.
• This doesn’t hide features, but it can notify users when they’re near relevant data.

Custom Arcade Expression for Visibility
• You can use an Arcade expression in the layer’s filter or form visibility logic to compare the user's location to the feature’s geometry.
• Example logic:

var userLocation = $location;
var featureLocation = Geometry($feature);
var distance = Distance(userLocation, featureLocation);

return distance <= 100;

This can be used to hide fields or forms, but not entire features from the map view.

 

2 Editing Restrictions

This part is more feasible and elegant:

Arcade Expression in Form Editing Logic
• In Field Maps Designer, you can configure the form logic to make features non-editable if the user is too far.
• Use an Arcade expression like:

var userLocation = $location;
var featureLocation = Geometry($feature);
var distance = Distance(userLocation, featureLocation);

if (distance > 100) {
return false;
}
return true;

This disables editing and can be paired with a custom message like:

 

• “You’re too far to edit this point. Get within 100m.”

There is a community post which you may find helpful also. 

Solved: Field Maps editing restriction - Esri Community

I hope this helps you in some way.