AGOL, Feature Service, Web Map, Collector

Question

Hi all,

So I have created feature layers on AGOL using the REST API's of layers from my organizations external facing map server. I wanted to use some of these layers to create a web map that can be used in Collector for ArcGIS. However, no map appears in the collector app even after sharing it with my organization. I checked the settings of both the feature layer (no option to make editable) and the web map (no option to use in collector). I noticed that if I use a hosted feature layer than both of these option settings are available. Is there a reason why REST API feature layers do this?

Also why is the interface with collector on windows/android so bad and apple much better? On another web map I created labels and they would display in collector off of my iOS device but not my windows tablet.

Thanks to all those that respond.

Anonymous User · Answer

The service needs to have feature access enabled to be editable and viewed in Collector. The tutorial listed in https://enterprise.arcgis.com/en/server/latest/publish-services/windows/publishing-feature-services.htm discuss the multiple ways of publishing a Feature Service.

BalAtwal · Answer

Hey Claire,

The link to the Rest API is https://maps.abbotsford.ca/arcgis/rest/services/GeocortexExt/WebMap/MapServer. And for the supported operations how would you check this? I am a practicum student so I am not sure if I have the permissions to do this. We are using ArcMap 10.2.2.

I will check out the new android version of Collector.

Thank You

Anonymous User · Answer

Also, feel free to check out the Collector for ArcGIS (Aurora on the Android Platform) which is in beta release.