topic Re: Draw Widget - Arrow Symbology, Export/Import graphics in ArcGIS Experience Builder Questions

Draw Widget - Arrow Symbology, Export/Import graphics

RodWoodford — Thu, 15 May 2025 10:47:19 GMT

Hi Esri, Do you plan to add Arrows to the draw widget so when users place text they can use an pointer arrow. I notice the line symbology option does not include arrow selection. Also please add export/import to this widget our business users require this functionality, similar to WABDs Enhanced Draw. I raised this over 12 months ago.

cheers

Re: Draw Widget - Arrow Symbology, Export/Import graphics

ClintOffutt1 — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:21:29 GMT

I also think the Draw widget needs a freehand draw tool. There are also known issues with the Draw widget when using the tools to take measurements. There are inaccuracies in the labeled measurements when using coordinate systems other than the WGS84, whatever is the "standard" in ArcGIS online maps. There should also be an option to choose units when enabling tooltips and constraits, since using the Draw widget is the only decent way to long individual segment in a multipart measurement....the measurement widget is basically useless for this operation.

Another suggestion that has been brought up numerous times would be to allow for the rotation of point symbols. This could, to some degree, help with the arrow issues orginally brought up in this thread.

Thanks

Re: Draw Widget - Arrow Symbology, Export/Import graphics

JeffreyThompson2 — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:25:01 GMT

There are arrows available in the point symbols. Although they cannot be rotated, so you may not find them that useful.

If you are in an environment where you can use custom widgets, here is a Draw Widget that can make rotatable arrows. And measurement as well as saving and import/export functions are coming soon. https://community.esri.com/t5/experience-builder-custom-widgets/additional-draw-widget-improvements/ta-p/1604826

Re: Draw Widget - Arrow Symbology, Export/Import graphics

ClintOffutt1 — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:34:44 GMT

Those custom widgets look nice, but for those of us that pay the exorbitant prices for ArcGIS online and are stuck at the mercy of the factory enable widgets, this does little good. These basic Draw featurees should be included in the core product, especially freehand draw and point symbol rotation.

Re: Draw Widget - Arrow Symbology, Export/Import graphics

JeffreyThompson2 — Thu, 15 May 2025 13:35:41 GMT

This is where I am obligated to say you can still use Developer Edition if you have ArcGIS Online.

https://community.esri.com/t5/experience-builder-tips-and-tricks/you-don-t-need-to-be-a-developer-to-use-developer/ba-p/1361144

Re: Draw Widget - Arrow Symbology, Export/Import graphics

RodWoodford — Mon, 19 May 2025 10:39:08 GMT

Thanks @JeffreyThompson2 , Really looking at arrows in the lines function. Thanks for the info on the custom widget, might be the best option for now. Any idea on when the export/import tools will be available?

cheers

Re: Draw Widget - Arrow Symbology, Export/Import graphics

JeffreyThompson2 — Mon, 19 May 2025 12:17:13 GMT

I'm hoping to get them out this month.

Re: Draw Widget - Arrow Symbology, Export/Import graphics

Brian_McLeer — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:08:47 GMT

@JeffreyThompson2 and I have released the update a few weeks ago which supports arrow point symbology and import/export

Advanced Draw Widget Improvements: Import, Export, Save Drawings, Tool Tips, Snapping, Measurements

Re: Draw Widget - Arrow Symbology, Export/Import graphics

Shen_Zhang — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:15:23 GMT

The import & export drawings feature is out in Feb 2026 ArcGIS Online release: https://doc.arcgis.com/en/experience-builder/latest/configure-widgets/draw-widget.htm#:~:text=Append....