topic Re: How to remove values filtered out in layer view from the edit form in ArcGIS Online Questions

How to remove values filtered out in layer view from the edit form

MollyE — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:56:54 GMT

I have a view layer in a map that is filter to only show the TYPE values of "General", "Proposed" and "Approved", but the root layer also has "SUGC" and "Brainstorming" in the domain. When the edit form appears, it does only show the values I want to see, however once a user selections an option and starts to create a feature (or edits one already made), they are able to select the options that are filtered out from the view, which results in the feature disappearing from their map.

Is there a way to mitigate this? I have only the values I want them to be able to choose from in the template as well.

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Re: How to remove values filtered out in layer view from the edit form

EmilyGeo — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:25:51 GMT

Hi @MollyE,

Could you try making that field not editable in the form?

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Re: How to remove values filtered out in layer view from the edit form

MollyE — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:30:21 GMT

It is editable, the user needs to be able to change it (as it may go from 'pending' to 'approved') I just do not want the other options visible to these particular users. Is that possible?

Re: How to remove values filtered out in layer view from the edit form

EmilyGeo — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:53:59 GMT

Hi @MollyE ,

There isn't really a way to conditionally show options in the list to users. But, depending on your needs, and the data structure, there are some other ways to approach this.

For example, if you are the layer owner or admin, you could create a new field - that contains only the values you want editors to see, and use that field in the form instead of the original field.

Re: How to remove values filtered out in layer view from the edit form

MollyE — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:34:05 GMT

It is a layer used by different users to make comments about spaces and their use. We want some users only have access to see certain comments (general, pending and approved) and other users to have access to all of them, including those made in space planning meetings. As of right now, they can't see any other comments, which is what we want, I just worry if they choose the incorrect type then their comment will disappear for them and they cannot correct it.

Re: How to remove values filtered out in layer view from the edit form

EMani — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:23:36 GMT

Hi @MollyE

In ArcGIS Pro, you will need to create a new field in your source layer (I named it TYPECALC)

Create a domain for this field with only the 3 TYPEs you require.

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Then populate it from the TYPE field with a calculated field expression.

var t = DomainName($feature, "TYPE"); IIf( t == 'General' || t == 'Proposed' || t == 'Approved', t, null )

Publish to ArcGIS Online or Overwrite your layer.

In your View settings:

Filter to the 3 fields, so you don't see Null values (or filter to is not Null)

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Include both fields:

This ensures the TYPE field is also updated when TYPE CALC is edited (You will hide the TYPE field)

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In the maps that use the source layer:

Add your TYPE field as usual.

In Configure forms, make a form field for TYPECALC that is not editable, not visible, and has an Arcade expression.

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IIf( $feature.TYPE == "1" || $feature.TYPE == "2" || $feature.TYPE == "3", $feature.TYPE, null );

This ensures TYPECALC is not editable from the source layer.

In the map that uses the View layer:

Hide the TYPE field:

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In Configure forms:

Add your TYPECALC field as usual.

Make a TYPE field not editable or visible.

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This time, the expression is simply:

$feature.TYPECALC

This ensures all the edits in the view are also saved to the TYPE field in the source layer.

Now, when you edit the View, only the 3 domains are listed.

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(view in My Videos)

(I can't seem to get the video to play, but I can still scroll through it)

If you have any questions, let me know.

Re: How to remove values filtered out in layer view from the edit form

MollyE — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:54:44 GMT

Wow, thank you @EMani. This worked great! I really appreciate you taking the time to make such a detailed explanation.

Re: How to remove values filtered out in layer view from the edit form

EMani — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:15:30 GMT

You are very welcome @MollyE

It took me a while to figure out, but I learned a lot along the way, and it was a fun challenge!