idea Summarize Within Multiple layers at the same time in ArcGIS Online Ideas

Summarize Within Multiple layers at the same time

Ed_ — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:16:18 GMT

Sometimes, you have do for example of `count` of polygon feature class A, polygon feature class B and point feature class C within the same polygon say Polygon 1 and you want the counts (as well as area and statistics) in one feature class as well.

So, in such a case, you have to run the tool multiple times (leading to several layers created in the middle first for polygon A count, then for polygon B count), before the getting all the counts (including area and/or other statistics) in one feature class.

It would be nice to have an option to summarize multiple layers at the same time along with having the option to set output field names as well.

Re: Summarize Within Multiple layers at the same time

AndreaB_ — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:44:45 GMT

I would love the ability to set 2 or more 'Input Summary Features' in the Summarize Within tool. I have 2 polygon layers that I want to summarize where they intersect one other polygon in a separate layer. Particularly in ArcGIS Online map viewer - I have a user who expected this functionality and it makes sense that it should be standard.

Re: Summarize Within Multiple layers at the same time

VenkataKondepati — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:09:03 GMT

This is a great idea — having to run Summarize Within (or similar tools) multiple times just to combine counts and stats from different feature classes definitely adds extra steps and clutter. An option to summarize multiple layers at once with configurable output field names would make the process far more efficient, especially for common workflows like environmental analysis or land use planning. +1 to this enhancement request.

Regards,
Venkat