https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/enhance-editing-templates-in-map-viewer-support/idi-p/1708746 <P class="">In ArcGIS Pro, editing templates can be configured with a default construction tool (e.g., Line, Freehand Line, Right Angle, Rectangle, etc.) that is automatically activated when a template is selected. This significantly speeds up field-to-desktop editing workflows.</P><P class="">In Map Viewer (ArcGIS Online), template management is currently limited to setting default attribute values. There is no option to define which construction tool should be pre-selected when a template is activated.</P><P class=""><STRONG>Request:</STRONG> Extend the template configuration in Map Viewer to allow setting a default construction tool per template — matching the functionality already available in ArcGIS Pro's Manage Templates pane.</P><P class=""><STRONG>Use case example:</STRONG> A polygon template for "Vegetation area" should automatically activate the Freehand tool, while a template for "Building footprint" should activate the Rectangle tool — without the editor having to manually switch tools each time.</P> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:04:54 GMT ElBaum 2026-06-18T06:04:54Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/enhance-editing-templates-in-map-viewer-support/idi-p/1708746 <P class="">In ArcGIS Pro, editing templates can be configured with a default construction tool (e.g., Line, Freehand Line, Right Angle, Rectangle, etc.) that is automatically activated when a template is selected. This significantly speeds up field-to-desktop editing workflows.</P><P class="">In Map Viewer (ArcGIS Online), template management is currently limited to setting default attribute values. There is no option to define which construction tool should be pre-selected when a template is activated.</P><P class=""><STRONG>Request:</STRONG> Extend the template configuration in Map Viewer to allow setting a default construction tool per template — matching the functionality already available in ArcGIS Pro's Manage Templates pane.</P><P class=""><STRONG>Use case example:</STRONG> A polygon template for "Vegetation area" should automatically activate the Freehand tool, while a template for "Building footprint" should activate the Rectangle tool — without the editor having to manually switch tools each time.</P> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:04:54 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/enhance-editing-templates-in-map-viewer-support/idi-p/1708746 ElBaum 2026-06-18T06:04:54Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/enhance-editing-templates-in-map-viewer-support/idc-p/1708843#M14180 <P>This is in the product plan to implement&nbsp;<a href="https://community.esri.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/992713">@ElBaum</a>.</P> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:48:00 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-online-ideas/enhance-editing-templates-in-map-viewer-support/idc-p/1708843#M14180 CraigGillgrass 2026-06-18T13:48:00Z