topic Can't edit most fields in ArcGIS online hosted feature service, lock icon by column names in ArcGIS Online Questions

Can't edit most fields in ArcGIS online hosted feature service, lock icon by column names

IanWilliams3 — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 16:02:51 GMT

Hello, I have a point layer that occasionally needs attribute updates. I assume that this is done in the field without a problem, but circumstances have it that today I have a short list of updates to make through my pc. I click the point, the popup presents itself, and I click edit. There a few fields that are not grayed out that I can edit, but most are lightly grayed out and un-editable. When I open up the attribute table, a padlock icon appears next to the field names I can't edit.

I can edit the layer outside of the map, through browsing to it on My Content, but I can't find any explanation as to why these locks exist in my map.

Help is appreciated!

Re: Can't edit most fields in ArcGIS online hosted feature service, lock icon by column names

Katie_Clark — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 16:36:07 GMT

Ian,

In a web map, you can configure the pop-ups so that certain fields are editable while others are not. This is achieved through the Configure Pop-Up menu:

If you are not able to edit the web map yourself (i.e. you don't own it or are not an administrator) I suggest reaching out to the owner request that those fields become editable.

Hope that helps!
-Katherine

Re: Can't edit most fields in ArcGIS online hosted feature service, lock icon by column names

IanWilliams3 — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:10:54 GMT

Wow, thanks! I never thought the popup had such an impact on data entry; I thought it function was a simply a preview of attributes. Now that I know that, I can make data entry more convenient for users!

Re: Can't edit most fields in ArcGIS online hosted feature service, lock icon by column names

Katie_Clark — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:13:29 GMT

Oh yes, the possibilities are (almost) endless!

Assuming that I was able to give you the info you needed, can you mark my answer as correct? Thanks!!