Latest Contributions by ChrisWhitmore

Good to hear you sorted out the problematic layer even if it took some sleuthing to track it down. I just wanted to note there is an easy way to check if any sharing issues for layers in a web map. On the item page as the map owner (or administrator), you'll see a notice if a map has any layers that aren't shared at the same level as the map. It will show under the share section on the right hand side of the map's item page if any access issues are detected. The review layer sharing link will open a dialog that lists any layers with access issues (along with the ability to update sharing if allowed): It is only able to detect sharing issues for hosted layers and other layer items. It doesn't detect service issues that lead to access issues (like enterprise services that aren't accessible to the public or other service-level issues, etc) but should work well for catching any basic sharing issues especially when you have a map with lots of layers and need to track down a layer that has been unshared out from under the map.   Cheers, Chris   ... View more

Hi Josh, That is a great question and informs the behavior for supporting the same workflow in the new Map Viewer. As the owner / administrator of the hosted fl, you automatically have full ability to manage and update the layer (you can try this by using your owner token to make an edit directly at REST for a service tht doesnt support editing) . Typically (web) apps will honor the editing capabilities on the service regardless of your identity so you can see the same experience your audience will see when engaging with the layer. As such, Map Viewer Classic made the full control editing option explicit to help make clear it is different than what service editing capabilities might be configured for the layer (there are some other technical reasons related to generalization vs full fidelity of features when editing vs non-editing in play as well). In (new) Map Viewer however, layer owners / administrators are automatically provided full control without requiring an opt-in option like in MVC. There is in-line messaging at key spots to still make it clear when an owner is able to edit outside of the editing capabilities defined on the service (which is still important when authoring maps / apps and need confidence in how things will look for your audience). Additionally, the other technical bits for generalization are handled automatically in MV / 4x JSAPI so the need for separating these workflows is no longer needed from this perspective either.   Hope this helps clarify. Cheers! Chris ... View more

Hi! Duplicate / copy is here! Sorry I did not post earlier..wanted to make sure it was released before making any other statements on when it is coming.  You will find duplicate layer in the layer menu as well as in layer properties -  As well as from the Properties panel -> Information section A couple other notes: - Duplicate is only supported for feature layers currently..other layer types will be coming in subsequent releases. - Support for save layer was really close for this release..can expect it to be part of the release planned for June / July.   Cheers! Chris ... View more