idea Enable/disable Feature Snapping for specific layers in ArcGIS Field Maps Ideas

Enable/disable Feature Snapping for specific layers

TravisSizemore — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:53:51 GMT

Hi everyone,

Our field crews use multiple reference-only layers in Field Maps and other layers that they collect data with. They find it useful to have feature snapping on, but only want to snap to the features they have created (not to the reference layers).

It would be preferable if there was a way to disable and enable snapping to specific layers within a web map in Field Maps.

Thanks,

Travis

Re: Enable/disable Feature Snapping for specific layers

PaulBarton — Mon, 10 May 2021 21:39:42 GMT

This has recently become an essential requirement for our workflow. Please implement

Re: Enable/disable Feature Snapping for specific layers

David_Brooks — Mon, 10 May 2021 21:46:18 GMT

I remember ArcMap's "Classic Snapping" toolset allowed you to remove layers from the snapping pool.

It means you could prevent field workers from snapping to hideously complex vector layers in their field map base data, whilst also being able to snap to other layers that are part of their snapping workflow.

An example of this would be using an EOS Arrow and Trupulse laser rangefinder to survey point vertices of a shape (eg kerbline) and then collect that edge with a polyline kerbline feature template by snapping to those points.

Please implement 👍

Re: Enable/disable Feature Snapping for specific layers

MTarvid — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 22:52:01 GMT

Regular Field Map users would also like to use a snapping feature for specific layers. Adding or editing features in the field with snapping would improve the accuracy of the data. Our example is collecting linear data in the field for curb space management. Thanks!

Re: Enable/disable Feature Snapping for specific layers

AlexandreDuclaux — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 18:40:14 GMT

Hello,

This on/off snapping option on all layers and projects or none is completely senseless !

What if I want to use my vectorial personnal basemaps and snap a leak on my pipe network only ?

@DougMorgenthaler why are you doing this ? You did not identify this need since collector exists ? is it a technical challenge ? I even cannot see any commercial reason...

Re: Enable/disable Feature Snapping for specific layers

AdamBakiera — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 22:58:19 GMT

Am also upvoting this idea. Layer specific snapping is very important, especially in regards to connectivity and how it might be affected should a person snap to the wrong layer by mistake.

Re: Enable/disable Feature Snapping for specific layers

RichardHoweRSKECO — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:03:43 GMT

This is such a fundamental requirement. It shouldn't even need to be a customer idea..it should just be available

Re: Enable/disable Feature Snapping for specific layers

Matt-Huser — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 19:53:25 GMT

It appears like this enhancement was implemented but it only works for Feature Service references in the webmap. This is disappointing because in Collector you could snap to Map Service references.

Re: Enable/disable Feature Snapping for specific layers

TravisSizemore — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:21:23 GMT

Hi Matt,

Also, this feature only works when editing within the Map Viewer. I was asking for a setting that could be configured in Map Viewer or Field Maps Designer so that users in the field would automatically snap to selected layers when creating data.

Travis

Re: Enable/disable Feature Snapping for specific layers

DanielFox1 — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:49:24 GMT

I have come across this Ideas page as part of a recent support case and want to share that the enhancement number for this is ENH-000162212 and at the moment it is marked as under consideration.

Re: Enable/disable Feature Snapping for specific layers

BrantCarman — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:28:22 GMT

Would love to see this implemented as well!

Re: Enable/disable Feature Snapping for specific layers

CSDING_GIS — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:22:45 GMT

We work with floor plan data in Field Maps. Since annotations are not supported, room labels are fed through a point layer with almost invisible symbology. We would like to enable snapping, because the data that's captured must often follow the floor plan's polylines. But with all the label points, snapping becomes very annoying. Would like to see this implemented sooner than later. Doesn't necessarily have to be configurable on the app, designer (as part of the resource json) would be sufficient.

Re: Enable/disable Feature Snapping for specific layers

TD1 — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 21:36:48 GMT

@DanielFox1 any update on the ETA? I also need this implemented as user are constantly snapping to other features and not noticing until later.

Re: Enable/disable Feature Snapping for specific layers

Nicole_Ueberschär — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:16:56 GMT

We also need this implemented as soon as possible. If at least Field Maps would recognize the Map Viewer settings!

Re: Enable/disable Feature Snapping for specific layers

wtfineberg — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:02:45 GMT

Ability to restrict/limit snapping in Field Maps is a strong need for us as well. I agree that having Field Maps honor the Map Viewer settings would be the most elegant solution.

Re: Enable/disable Feature Snapping for specific layers

BrianGray3 — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:28:46 GMT

There's a way around this. When you're positioning the object, don't lift your finger before hitting Submit. Hit Submit with one finger while holding down on the location.