topic Dynamic content - How to return count of all features (if none selected)? in ArcGIS Experience Builder Questions

Dynamic content - How to return count of all features (if none selected)?

JohnW7 — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:16:24 GMT

Hello,

I'm trying to implement a simple indicator using a text widget. When no features are selected I want to display the count of all features. When features are selected, I want to show the number selected.

I can do each of these individually, but can't figure out how to implement this using only one text widget.

This is very straightforward when creating dashboards, but I need editing capabilities so I need to use Experience Builder.

I've spend a ridiculous amount of time trying to figure this out. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

John

Re: Dynamic content - How to return count of all features (if none selected)?

JeffreyThompson2 — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:45:29 GMT

In the Data panel, go to the bottom and check the box for View For Empty Selection. In the Dynamic Content, set your data to Selected Features. This should make the number display the total count with no selection and the selected features count when selected. If you want to change the text around the number, I think you will need a custom widget.

Re: Dynamic content - How to return count of all features (if none selected)?

JohnW7 — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:43:13 GMT

Wow, so simple. I can't thank you enough. I can't believe I missed that. I was expecting such an option to be under the widget settings. Thanks again!

Re: Dynamic content - How to return count of all features (if none selected)?

clkstngisanalyst — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:10:09 GMT

Hi! Literally doing the same currently but it's showing an inaccurate count for all. You can see in the table that number should be over 62,000 and not 100. The total values are correct and will change according to selection. The parcel count will only show correctly when I change the expression to just default. Any suggestions?

(Ignore the font differences. I'm just going back and forth between expressions before I commit lol.)

Re: Dynamic content - How to return count of all features (if none selected)?

JeffreyThompson2 — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:30:56 GMT

Please post this as a separate question for better visibility and clarity.