idea Allow category selector to zoom to selection in ArcGIS Dashboards Ideas

Allow category selector to zoom to selection

wayfaringrob — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:00:40 GMT

When I add a List to my map, I'm able to set actions on selections that not only filter the map, but I can flash, pan, and zoom. The side panel or navigation bar's Category Selector function only filters. I prefer this selector as it's much sleeker than using a list and can be collapsed, but I have to stick with my clunky list-as-a-filter since the sidebar category selector doesn't have zoom enabled as a function.

Re: Allow category selector to zoom to selection

SteveOwens — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 22:04:38 GMT

If you put the Category Selector in the Header Panel then you'll be able to flash and zoom.

I agree it would be nice if the Slide Panel had the same functionality.

Re: Allow category selector to zoom to selection

wayfaringrob — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 19:50:25 GMT

@SteveOwensunfortunately, I'm only finding the filter functionality.

Re: Allow category selector to zoom to selection

SteveOwens — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:42:57 GMT

If you add a Category Selector to the Header Panel and set the 'Categories From' to Features, it will give you the ability to select the actions shown in the second image below.

Re: Allow category selector to zoom to selection - Status changed to: Implemented

SandraLuken1 — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:08:52 GMT

In the June 2022 release of ArcGIS Dashboards, elements with categories based on grouped values (such as a category selector) can now target maps with pan, zoom, and flash actions.

Re: Allow category selector to zoom to selection

MichaelTemchine1 — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:58:08 GMT

@SandraLuken1 I see that this is an old post, almost exactly one year now, but I have numerous dashboards with category selectors using grouped values and under actions I only see Filter. I do not see any map actions available. Am I missing something?

Re: Allow category selector to zoom to selection

SandraLuken1 — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:23:47 GMT

@MichaelTemchine1
We've added clarity into the documentation that these action options are only available with ArcGIS Online hosted feature layers at this time. We are working across teams to implement for other service types such as Enterprise referenced services.

https://doc.arcgis.com/en/dashboards/latest/create-and-share/configuring-actions-on-dashboard-elements.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_8A31C6F78B764E75A5D4BC76141534F4

Re: Allow category selector to zoom to selection

MichaelTemchine1 — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:48:05 GMT

@SandraLuken1 thank you for letting me know. We only use referenced so we lose access to a number of features.

Re: Allow category selector to zoom to selection

LJackson29 — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:20:06 GMT

@SandraLuken1 Is there any update on when the zoom functionality will be added for services in ArcGIS online? This is a major limitation of the grouped values selectors in Dashboards, and something we really need in our dashboards. For example, I have a selector for selecting community and we want the map to zoom to that community. This is just one example, but need it for many other selectors as well.