topic Re: Map dragging instead of vertex moving when editing in 4.x version? in ArcGIS JavaScript Maps SDK Questions

Map dragging instead of vertex moving when editing in 4.x version?

DenisRomanovas — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 20:03:45 GMT

Hi, I implemented graphic editing using esri/widgets/Sketch/SketchViewModel and I notice that there are a lot of times when I get map dragging instead graphic or it's vertex moving... I am using update() method with "reshape" tool.

I mean: I am hovering over editable feature or it's vertex, than I am clicking and dragging that feature or it's vertex... but I get only map dragging instead of that feature editing... It occurs sometimes, not all the time... I guess it depends on computer. It may be more pronounced on slower computers.

It is quite annoying for an user. Is it a known bug/feature/poor implementation of editing?

P. S. I am working with polygons, but I can reproduce it on your sample Editor widget with configurations | ArcGIS API for JavaScript 4.14 too.

Just mark some line for editing, hover over vertex (it visually becomes bigger) and don't hesitate to drag that vertex. I get map dragging almost all the time

Re: Map dragging instead of vertex moving when editing in 4.x version?

JacobSnyder1 — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:07:23 GMT

Hi Denis,

Are you seeing this behavior across different types of browsers?

-Jacob

Re: Map dragging instead of vertex moving when editing in 4.x version?

UndralBatsukh — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:36:52 GMT

Hi there,

We will explore the options to improve the user experience when trying to move graphics over other graphics.

Thanks,

-Undral

Re: Map dragging instead of vertex moving when editing in 4.x version?

DenisRomanovas — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 20:23:58 GMT

I guess no... It depends on computer more. By the way, I have noticed that sometimes one point vertex kinda detaches from polygon after editing, but it reconnects the polygon after another move. I could post some screenshots later this week. It's not a big deal, but a small visual bug.

Re: Map dragging instead of vertex moving when editing in 4.x version?

ShaneBuscher1 — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:01:27 GMT

I've also implemented the SketchViewModel to edit polygons and am experiencing the same issues as Denis:

When trying to move a polygon vertex, sometimes the map pans instead
When trying to move a polygon vertex, sometimes the mouse cursor gets offset from the vertex that is being moved
The problem occurs sporadically
Using the latest version of Chrome

The source of the problem seems to be a slight delay when hovering over a vertex. A vertex doesn't get selected in time due to the hover delay and the map ends up being panned. There is also a noticeable delay when moving a cursor into a polygon. There is a noticeable delay changing from the cursor (outside the polygon) to the mouse pointer (inside the polygon).

I thought other layer graphics might be interfering, but the issues still occur when there is only a single (polygon) layer that is editable.

This is a showstopper for the application I'm currently developing. Has a bug report been created? I'm willing to provide any additional intel you need.

Re: Map dragging instead of vertex moving when editing in 4.x version?

ShaneBuscher1 — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 15:21:05 GMT

Please note that I could not replicate the problem in version 4.12. Will keep testing since this is a sporadic issue, but it looks like a change in 4.13 is the culprit.

Re: Map dragging instead of vertex moving when editing in 4.x version?

DenisRomanovas — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:06:28 GMT

Thanks for digging deeper! It's great to hear I am not alone with this problem

Re: Map dragging instead of vertex moving when editing in 4.x version?

ShaneBuscher1 — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:42:55 GMT

I opened a case with technical support on this issue and a defect has been created. I encourage anyone to please follow the instructions below to escalate. IMHO this is a major issue that affects all vertex editing operations.

I would like to inform you that I have logged a defect for the issue we are facing and following are the details of the same:

BUG-000128018
- Synopsis: In ArcGIS API for JavaScript, map is panning sporadically on trying to drag a vertex using SketchViewModel widget.
- Status: New

To give the concern team a hint of people affected with this defect, I have attached it to your case, so you can view the status of it in your My ESRI page. Please let me know if you are not able to see the bug information on the portal.

Also, if you would like to escalate the defects, please follow the below mentioned steps:

Log on to https://my.esri.com
Go to My Organizations tab.
Under this select Support -> Bugs.
Click the specific Defect ID you want to escalate.
On the right hand-side of the Bug Details page, click Escalate.
Complete the Escalation form and then click on Escalate Bug button.

Re: Map dragging instead of vertex moving when editing in 4.x version?

SpikyMS — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:43:07 GMT

Some of our customers have also reported this problem to us. In some cases this error prevents the complete use of the editing function.

Re: Map dragging instead of vertex moving when editing in 4.x version?

ShaneBuscher1 — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 15:28:05 GMT

Dennis I agree this is a serious bug that makes geometry editing nearly impossible. This core functionality has to be addressed in the next release. I was notified the new defect that was created was a duplicate. That's a bit frustrating since I spent substantial time proving the bug to ESRI support and it was already documented. If you would, please escalate bug BUG-000126854.

The status of Esri BUG-000128018 - In ArcGIS API for JavaScript, map is panning sporadically on trying to drag a vertex using SketchViewModel widget - that you have been associated with has been changed to Not in Current Product Plan.
Public Explanation: Duplicate of BUG-000126854: This is already logged in a previous bug, BUG-000126854
Case Number: 02471209
Duplicate Bug Number: BUG-000126854

If you would like to view additional information about this bug, please login to My Esri https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.esri.com%2F%23%2Fsupport%2Fbugs&data=02%7C01%7Cshane.buscher%40fcsamerica.com%7C7a3174a935c64968b55208d7a4115687%7C84f87fe61901453bbb7785fecca08030%7C0%7C1%7C637158266689517484&sdata=41axsceugQvLVd%2BPGi4A2hJg76Dd0lV2HkZyGweu%2Ft0%3D&reserved=0 and enter BUG-000128018 in Quick Search.

Re: Map dragging instead of vertex moving when editing in 4.x version?

AnandPaleja — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:06:26 GMT

would like to know what is the status of this as I am also facing this same issue in 4.17, delayed response in creating shapes and editing while using SketchpViewModel based custom tool.

Re: Map dragging instead of vertex moving when editing in 4.x version?

JoelBennett — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 01:13:51 GMT

I've found a consistent and reproducible case for this kind of behavior that may be the cause of what you're experiencing. Please see this post:

SketchViewModel geometry editing bug 4.19