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Choose what layers are selectable in Experience Builder

Philip_Ohlinger — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:22:49 GMT

Using the select tool in Experience Builder selects all layers on the map. Please add the capability to choose which layers are selectable, so unnecessary layers aren't selected by accident. Right now, I would just like the ability to select parcels on my map, but not select the county boundary layer because this makes it look like the entire map is selected/highlighted.

Re: Choose what layers are selectable in Experience Builder

Tiff — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:51:37 GMT

I agree strongly with this idea! Without the ability to specify which layers you want the selection, for my purposes it makes the Select functionality in the map almost unusable, and more customization would be extremely helpful.

Re: Choose what layers are selectable in Experience Builder

ScottMcCulloch — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:51:53 GMT

Strongly agree, surprised a select widget was implemented without the ability to choose which layers are selectable. This is a big disincentive for implementing many potential user experiences here.

Re: Choose what layers are selectable in Experience Builder

JeffreyThompson2 — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:47:44 GMT

I brought this issue up with ESRI support several months ago and it was officially logged as an enhancement. The more people complain to support, the faster they may build it.

Re: Choose what layers are selectable in Experience Builder

SStopyak_BruceHarris — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:30:42 GMT

The workaround is to make the layers you don't want selectable into vector tiles. It works and there's a performance advantage over dynamic. Some cons are that legends don't support vector tiles and they are harder to update. It would surely be better to have a toggle in the select widget or a setting at the web map level.

Re: Choose what layers are selectable in Experience Builder

Megan2 — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:53:44 GMT

Is this still a limitation? Because if so, it feels high time to incorporate that autonomy! If I had been working on this map a couple weeks ago I would have gone to ask someone at the UC last week. I need to be able to select individual utility lines but yep - the entire jurisdictions also get highlighted which might be very confusing to a user.

Re: Choose what layers are selectable in Experience Builder

JeffreyThompson2 — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:01:28 GMT

@Megan2 The Select Widget let's you choose what layers are selectable.