topic Re: Group Filter Settings in ArcGIS Experience Builder Questions

Group Filter Settings

EricaFletcher — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:48:42 GMT

I'm confused about the settings for the Group Filter, specifically the 'Group SQL Expression'. What is the difference between the Source Types - User Input, Unique and Unique (predefined)? I want a list that updates automatically as more data is added to the main field.

Re: Group Filter Settings

laurentideicesheet — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:47:44 GMT

My understanding is Unique (predefined) is if the author creates a list to limit users by. Unique itself should act as the list that automatically updates as more unique values are added.

As in, if I'm filtering a field of people's favorite fruit, I could either limit the filter to only looking for "apple", or "orange", or "pineapple", if I chose Unique (predefined). If I choose Unique, it will add the other values, like strawberries, to the dropdown.

If you're setting up a filter widget, you additionally have to check the radio button (in settings) to "Ask for values" and then "List values based on" = "All unique values of this field".

And User Input would be a raw text input of the user's choosing.

Re: Group Filter Settings

NicoleJohnson — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:27:54 GMT

@EricaFletcher, I marked @laurentideicesheet's response as an accepted solution. @ me/us if you still have questions!