topic Re: Query multiple layers in ArcGIS Experience Builder Questions

Query multiple layers

SarahNoakes1 — Thu, 12 May 2022 10:47:18 GMT

Hi,

I'm new to Experience Builder. I've been asked to develop an app that is essentially a spatial query on multiple layers.

I've used the Query widget to allow a user to draw on the map and query a single data source. Is it possible to extend this to multiple data sources? Or do I need to wait for an equivalent to the Web AppBuilder Screening widget (and if so does anyone know roughly where that is on the roadmap?

Thanks,

Sarah
Cornwall Council

Re: Query multiple layers

AdejumoBidemi — Thu, 12 May 2022 20:33:46 GMT

I believe you can use the Experience Builder Query widget;

Spatial filter>Filter by> Selected features from data source>Add filter layer>Add All the layers needed

Re: Query multiple layers

SarahNoakes1 — Fri, 13 May 2022 07:27:30 GMT

Hi @AdejumoBidemi ,

Thanks for your response. Unfortunately that doesn't do what I want.

Using the Selected features from data source option allows you to select features from one layer based on the features in another layer. What I want to do is allow a user to draw a shape on the map and use that graphic to query multiple layers. But the query widget only allows you to query a single layer at a time.

Thanks,

Sarah
Cornwall Council

Re: Query multiple layers

AdejumoBidemi — Mon, 23 May 2022 14:00:48 GMT

I found a widget on WebApp Builder called Screening, it should be able to do what you want... Try it

Re: Query multiple layers

SarahNoakes1 — Mon, 23 May 2022 14:18:18 GMT

Thanks for responding again. However, I am well aware of the Web AppBuilder Screening widget - that is exactly the functionality I would like to replicate in Experience Builder.

Re: Query multiple layers

TianWen — Sat, 28 May 2022 08:33:42 GMT

Thanks for the post. The enhancement is under consideration. Will let you know once the clear roadmap is determined. Thank you!

Re: Query multiple layers

CarmellaBurdi1 — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:58:11 GMT

Any movement on this?

Re: Query multiple layers

Corey — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 16:12:23 GMT

Hi! Are there any updates on this?

Re: Query multiple layers

ChrisAdnitt — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:14:16 GMT

Hi.

You can use the 'Near Me' widget for this. You can use this to draw a polygon, and then provide analysis of the features from all layers within that polygon. The user can even set a buffer if they want.

I found out about this because Northumberland Council are using it for a public-facing map they have: Planning Constraints

It works pretty well - I think this would solve your problem. The only annoying thing about this is I don't think you can add transparency to the polygon you've drawn, which is a bit irritating.