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Enabling attachments on a feature layer in ArcGIS online

Laura_m_Conner — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:37:43 GMT

All,

I developed a map on Arc GIS Online for collecting some GPS data via field maps. I was asked to add the capacity to take pictures of feature when GPSing. There is information on line about adding attachments to a feature class but none of them are how to do it on arc GIS online. Is there a way to enable this on Arc GIS Online? I want to avoid republishing if at all posable.

thanks in advance

Laura

Re: Enabling attachments on a feature layer in ArcGIS online

EmilyGeo — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:07:19 GMT

Hi @Laura_m_Conner,

Yes, you can do that.

Open the item details page for the layer
Click to open the layer settings
toggle Enable attachments
the ability to add attachments will automagically appear on the form

Re: Enabling attachments on a feature layer in ArcGIS online

TonyContreras_Frisco_TX — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:08:04 GMT

Not all items will support this method, but some hosted feature layers allow a workflow to enable attachments after the content has been published (if you are the owner or administrator).

See the Help page here.

Re: Enabling attachments on a feature layer in ArcGIS online

Laura_m_Conner — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:35:46 GMT

@EmilyGeo

Thanks that is the one place I did not look. I have enabled attachments for the layer and will get with the field personnel next week to insure it works.

Re: Enabling attachments on a feature layer in ArcGIS online

EmilyGeo — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:46:54 GMT

@Laura_m_Conner,

No problem. You can test the form and attachment element in Map Viewer as well.