topic Re: Create a copy of hosted feature layer in ArcGIS API for Python Questions

Create a copy of hosted feature layer

Anonymous User — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 02:56:29 GMT

I have a editable layer only viewable to my organization and I want to make a copy without edit capabilities for use on our public facing web map. Would like to setup a script that runs once maybe twice a day to update the public facing layer. Anybody know of a solution?

Re: Create a copy of hosted feature layer

simoxu — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 04:59:49 GMT

I assume you are using AGOL, or you are using Portal with a public interface for the public to access; and your layer is a hosted feature layer.

My suggestion is: Don't copy the hosted feature layer, create a read-only view instead. here is a pretty good article written by Paul Barker:

Getting started with hosted feature layer views

For the instruction on the latest version:

Create hosted feature layer views—Portal for ArcGIS | ArcGIS Enterprise

Re: Create a copy of hosted feature layer

Anonymous User — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 15:40:00 GMT

Thanks! I was unaware this tool was available.

Re: Create a copy of hosted feature layer

RandyBurton — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 16:48:00 GMT

The only issue I have with views is that you cannot hide some fields (those that cannot be set to null) from sophisticated users. You can only hide the field from the map's pop-up display. It is possible for someone to navigate to the view layer for a look. I have been looking for a way to completely hide these fields: Hosted feature layer views and domains.

Re: Create a copy of hosted feature layer

Anonymous User — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 17:49:18 GMT

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for the tip.