idea Retain extent between maps in Atlas in ArcGIS Instant Apps Ideas

Retain extent between maps in Atlas

JenniferBorlick — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:11:16 GMT

I would like to be able to retain a map extent among maps in Atlas.

Use case:

Looking at developing an app to help the planners with processing land divisions. We have a report template that we use that has sections based on elevation, environmental conditions, soil, municipal/sewer boundaries, etc. There would be maps for each section of the report. The planner could zoom to the parcel and switch maps without having to relocate the original parcel for each map.

I realize I could add layers, but that isn't a good process either as each section has multiple layers it needs for the report.

Re: Retain extent between maps in Atlas

SammyHicks — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:52:17 GMT

The map extent is reset when layers are added too. This is confusing for users.

It should be simple functionality to add to the app.

Re: Retain extent between maps in Atlas

SarahMcDonald_Esri — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:30:20 GMT

Hi @JenniferBorlick

Thank you for reaching out with this request. Have you tried using the map area option in the configuration. In Map area, you can configure a new map view that will act as the default extent. So if a new map is opened, the map will open at the newly defined map extent.

I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

Thanks!
Sarah