Problem with the color of a feature layer

Question

Hi,

We have an application using the Arcgis API for JavaScript (version3.9)

and if seems that there is a problem with the display of feature layer compare to a dynamic layer.

I made available a layer for testing

test/Test_Protected_Areas (MapServer)

The issue is that the diagonal line are showing red in the service but they are displayed in black in the Arcgis API for JavaScript when using the feature layer. The display is fine if we use the dynamic layer. In our case we need to be able to access all layers of a service individually so we need feature layer access.

example feature layer

example with same service but dynamic access

anyone experience this issue?

I just realized that even the spacing is different...

Bruno

khutchins · Answer

Bruno,

In regards to the symbology take a look at the 'Defining the symbology' section of this help topic:

ArcGIS Help (10.2, 10.2.1, and 10.2.2)

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BrunoAvard1 · Answer

Kelly,

we are working on popups and data tables so the feature layers are useful.

The need to access layers individually is to allow the user to choose layer visibility, maybe certain layers from a service are not useful for a specific map\application.

Take for example this service from the Northwest Territories.

GNWT/BiologicEcologic_LCC (MapServer)

Very good source of information but I only need a few layers for a mines project study.

To get back to the symbology problem, it seem that this is normal and not a problem from the setting of the service itself.

I did not think that red 45 degree lines to be complex but I don't have a clue as to how the render-er operates.

Is there other symbology service publisher should stay away from if they plan on using feature layers?

khutchins · Answer

The issue is rendering on the client (Feature Layer) vs rendering on the server (dynamic). The server has the ability to render more advanced symbology. Having 11 separate layers shouldn't be a problem. You'd add the dynamic layer once then each of the 11 layers as feature layers. Because they are in selection only mode they won't draw but will be available if you need to select the features in order to work with them.

Can you provide more details on why you need individual feature access?