topic Applying featureReduction to GraphicsLayers in ArcGIS JavaScript Maps SDK Questions

Applying featureReduction to GraphicsLayers

RyanMotamen — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:58:49 GMT

Hello, I am working in Esri Javascript SDK 4.32 and have a question. I am looking to implement clustering in client-side graphics using GraphicsLayers.

I have seen that there exists a property named featureReduction on FeatureLayers that enables clustering but this does not exist on GraphicsLayers.

I am wondering if there is an established solution for enabling clustering for GraphicsLayers or if this will require a more customized solution. Thanks!

Re: Applying featureReduction to GraphicsLayers

JonathanDawe_BAS — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:17:46 GMT

An option might be to populate a feature layer with client side graphics and then use the rendering options?

This is the guidance Esri gives:

It is generally preferred to construct a FeatureLayer with its source property when working with client-side graphics. The FeatureLayer performs better with larger datasets and has more capabilities, including rendering, querying, and labeling.