idea Editing Arcade data expression should not reset element (chart) configuration in ArcGIS Dashboards Ideas

Editing Arcade data expression should not reset element (chart) configuration

Lapel — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:03 GMT

When using Arcade data expression to bring data to dasbhoard element (charts), the element configuration reset if you edit the code even by little. This causes unnecessary work when you have to make the configuration again how you wanted it. Styles and how data is displayd for example on the chart element reset. Maybe an optional reset button if it is actually needed.

Re: Editing Arcade data expression should not reset element (chart) configuration

DebSF — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:12:33 GMT

Yes! This can be really frustrating when you have to make changes to the Arcade code multiple times, and re-configure the widget each time.

Re: Editing Arcade data expression should not reset element (chart) configuration

HollyTorpey_LSA — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:05:39 GMT

This is such a huge pain point. I realize that some edits to an expression would break a configuration, but so often, they wouldn't. I'm just adding another field or adjusting my logic slightly, and then I have to rebuild my entire list or whatever element I'm working with. Configuring a widget--especially with a data expression--is an iterative process and having to start from scratch every time I edit my data expression is so frustrating.

Re: Editing Arcade data expression should not reset element (chart) configuration

Lapel — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:26:11 GMT

@HollyTorpey_LSA Workaround is to copy the element and edit the expression through the copy. Then only the copied one has to be reconfigured but that can just be deleted.

Re: Editing Arcade data expression should not reset element (chart) configuration

HollyTorpey_LSA — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:17:42 GMT

@Lapel True, that's very good advice.

Re: Editing Arcade data expression should not reset element (chart) configuration - Status changed to: Implemented

SandraLuken1 — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:03:41 GMT

With the October 2025 release of ArcGIS Dashboards, the ability to swap data sources is now available through the new data sources panel. This includes editing a data expression without impacting the element configuration.

See the related blog post here