topic Re: Layer Search not working in ArcGIS Explorer Questions

Layer Search not working

OwainCatton — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 08:10:06 GMT

Since the latest release 17.1.0(1755) of Explorer for ArcGIS on OS the ability to search by a layer within the app does not work.

We have 3 layers set under the map settings;

Via the browser this still works giving results but on the devices just results from the Esri Geocoder.

Owain

Re: Layer Search not working

MikeDahm — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 14:01:34 GMT

We are also seeing the same thing along with many other problems.

Re: Layer Search not working

Anonymous User — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:26:31 GMT

Hey Owain and Mike,

How are you creating your Web Map (Online, Desktop, Pro)? and what types of layer's are you seeing this problem occur with (Feature Services, Map Services, etc.)? I'd like to understand this issue so we can get it addressed. I have been unable to reproduce thus far.

Thanks,

Joel

Re: Layer Search not working

OwainCatton — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 10:02:13 GMT

Morning Joel,

The maps are created online in our ArcGIS Online account, they reference layers we have published to our ArcGIS server. The layers are added to the maps vis the Add->From Web option and point directly at the layer not the map service, i.e. http://gwonline.gov.gg/arcgis/rest/services/Water/gwWaterFittings/MapServer/0

The search still works on iPads which have not been upgraded.

Explorer for ArcGIS (10.2.8)

Explorer for ArcGIS (17.1.0)

We also have no information appearing when you have a map popup for the same layers.

Browser

iPad

Owain.

Re: Layer Search not working

Anonymous User — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 13:43:02 GMT

Owain,

I apologize for the delayed response. We have been working hard to resolve as many issues with 17.1.0 as possible. With that said, we will coming out with an update early next week that I expect to resolve the issues you describe. I verified that I'm able to search on and view all of the information in the service above. I hope that you can verify this on your end when we release the update.

Thanks,

Joel

Re: Layer Search not working

OwainCatton — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 10:32:10 GMT

Hi Joel,

I will look out for the update early next week and report back.

Owain

Re: Layer Search not working

Anonymous User — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:02:14 GMT

Owain,

Are you part of the Beta program? If you're interested, shoot an email to Explorer4ArcGIS@esri.com to request an invitation to TestFlight (Apple's beta testing mechanism) from the email associated with your Apple device. I expect the version currently on TestFlight will resolve your issues. Otherwise, it would be good to get that feedback so we can debug further!

Thanks,

Joel

Re: Layer Search not working

OwainCatton — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 08:09:33 GMT

Morning Joel,

I have got the Beta version now and testing now. Shall I post here the feedback here?

Owain

Re: Layer Search not working

RachelAlbritton — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 20:42:33 GMT

Hi Joel -

I am still seeing this as a problematic behavior when layers are being referenced in a group layer.

I published an MXD containing several layers of the same feature class. We have to do this since we want to be able to search a feature layer on more then one field. My work around has been to publish an MXD with the same layer as many times as needed (depending on how many field we want to search), then add the service at the top level to my AGOL web map (i.e. rest/services/mapservices/building_search instead of rest/services/mapservices/building_search/0). So all my layers that I search are collapsible and not taking up a bunch of space in the content panel.

I've been able to use this up until the 17.1.0 release. I now have to add layers individually which is undesirable. IS there any effort being made to fix this or to allow for the ability to search layers on multiple fields?

Re: Layer Search not working

Anonymous User — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:17:27 GMT

Hello,

Can you confirm that you are using the latest version available through the App Store. This should be version 17.1.2, which included a fix for a similar problem you are describing. If you are still seeing this issue, I'd be happy to work with you so I can understand what is going on so we can fix the problem. Feel free to respond here or by reaching out to me directly at jwhitney@esri.com

Thanks,

Joel

Re: Layer Search not working

RachelAlbritton — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:29:25 GMT

Sorry Joel - In my haste to find answers yesterday I somehow missed that this post was referencing Explorer and not ArcGIS Online. I will repost where appropriate.

Re: Layer Search not working

Anonymous User — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 16:11:43 GMT

Hey OCatton‌,

Just wanted to circle back and check in with you. Were you able to verify whether the latest update (17.1.2.) resolved your search issue?

Joel

Re: Layer Search not working

OwainCatton — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 08:06:00 GMT

The searching of layers is now working in correctly on 17.1.2, we had to make some changes to the Webmaps to fix issues with domain codes being displayed instead of domain descriptions.

Re: Layer Search not working

Anonymous User — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:49:33 GMT

Hey OCatton‌,

What did you have to change in your Web Map to fix the issue with the domain codes displaying? Explorer should be displaying domain descriptions correctly. If not, I'd like to understand why they are not working in your case.

Joel

Re: Layer Search not working

OwainCatton — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:09:48 GMT

Hi Joel,

I have attached some screenshots from 17.1.2 which shows the discrepancies. All the data is held on our own ArcGIS Server.

The map where the domain descriptions and some of the assets, valves & tees, are not drawn has the layers added via Add->Add layers from Web which point directly to the layer within the web service.

E.g. .../arcgis/rest/services/Water/gwWaterPipeline/MapServer/4

Where the map which works has the whole web service added via Add->Add layers from Web

E.g. .../arcgis/rest/services/Water/gwWaterPipeline/MapServer

Hope that is clear,

Owain

Re: Layer Search not working

Anonymous User — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 16:14:56 GMT

Owain Catton‌,

So to clarify, the search works, but you still have two remaining issues:

- Coded values showing in labels instead of description (when added by layer id)

- Some layers aren't rendering (when added by layer id)

I tried to reproduce the coded value issue, but was unsuccessful. Are you able to temporarily share the the first Web Map with me? If not, could you provide more details about your set-up? (version of Server / ArcMap, labels created at Service level or in Map Viewer)

Feel free to email me at jwhitney@esri.com and we can discuss further.

Joel

Re: Layer Search not working

OwainCatton — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 07:21:41 GMT

Morning Joel,

To confirm you are correct in your summary of the issues. I have emailed you further details regarding our setup.

Owain