Map Journal - Developer Version: What is the builder for?

Question

I wonder what the builder files (src\app\storymaps\common\builder) in the developers version of the Map Journal template are for?

Can the builder be accessed from a (private) webserver-hosted Story Map in any way or is such feature reserved for ArCGIS Portal? I am asking as I wanted to experiment with some of the builders features, maybe add some buttons and functionality.

StephenSylvia · Accepted Answer

Yes, the builder is also available through the locally hosted version which is why the builder css/javascript files are included. You and access it by adding the 'edit=true' to the end of the url. For example:

http://www.example.com/myMapJournal/?edit=true

or if your configuring the app id through the url:

http://www.example.com/myMapJournal/?appId=12as2...&edit=true