topic Re: Open a URL based on value in Form in ArcGIS Field Maps Questions

Open a URL based on value in Form

MeleKoneya1 — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:36 GMT

Hello,

We are migrating our hydrant review app to field maps.

Part of the current Web App Builder is the ability to launch our own work order URL when a repair is needed.

The URL passes in the asset_id as an argument and the web page opens allowing fire crews to update the issues they may have found in the field.

Can I do with this a field maps form? I have a review status field in the form where one value is 'Needs Repair' When that is selected, I would like an action to open the web page.

Thank you,

Mele

Re: Open a URL based on value in Form

ChristopherCounsell — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:41:42 GMT

Yes you can do this with an Info note and expression. Here is a guide that will run you through the steps:

https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/field-maps/field-mobility/add-read-only-information-to-forms-in-field-maps/

Re: Open a URL based on value in Form

MeleKoneya — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:30:55 GMT

This is great! I am able to add the info element and make it conditionally available. For some reason, I do not see the expression I created and only the attributes of the layer. Is there a particular place to add an expression that uses a value from the layer for use in the URL?

Re: Open a URL based on value in Form

MeleKoneya — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:47:40 GMT

I found a way to do it. I added a field to the form and created an expression for the URL. I then hid the field and saw the expression in the Info element when I went in to configure it.

Re: Open a URL based on value in Form

ChristopherCounsell — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:00:06 GMT

Perfect! You can add expressions but not use them, then use them elsewhere
in the form.

https://doc.arcgis.com/en/field-maps/latest/prepare-maps/configure-the-form.htm#ESRI_SECTION2_5F65DF4B642C4A4D9CAFE6A4BF6BB676

Glad it worked. I also learned something new so thanks for posting!