idea Searchable dropdown list in domain fields in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Searchable dropdown list in domain fields

FabioLuiz2 — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:48:13 GMT

It is inefficient to search for an item in the drop down list when you have more than 10 lines in a domain.

It would be great to be able to filter between 10 variants when typing is started.

Re: Searchable dropdown list in domain fields - Status changed to: Needs Clarification

SSWoodward — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 19:52:18 GMT

Thanks for the Idea, @FabioLuiz2

Could you help me understand a little more what you mean?

When selecting a domain value in an attribute field, users are able to type to bring themselves to the desired domain value. Domain values are then displayed according to their similarity to the typed input and the vertical slider remains in the dropdown, allowing access to the full set of domain values.

Is your Idea to remove the vertical slider and only display 10 domains when typing to search for a domain value?

Re: Searchable dropdown list in domain fields

FabioLuiz2 — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 20:49:28 GMT

Olá @SSWoodward !

Thanks for the question.

When I have a list with a lot of names and I don't know how it's stored in the domain, I'll intuitively start typing. ArcGIS Pro currently selects the line based on the first letter entered, for example:
I type "D" and items with that letter are displayed:

...
- Distrito Industrial
- Distrito Comercial
...

But imagine I'm searching for "Industrial" and I get:

...
- Ibirapuera Paulista
- Island
- Insular East
...

When the ideal would be for me to start typing "ind..." and the list of my domain is filtered a few suggestions:

...
- Industrial park
- Vila Industrial Augusta
- Industrial District
...

This would make choosing fill/change tasks much easier.

This solution is common Excel, Access or as the Filter component of Experience Builder.

I'm sorry I couldn't be clear. I'm using a Portuguese-Brazilian > American English translator.

Re: Searchable dropdown list in domain fields

SSWoodward — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 20:59:00 GMT

Thank you for the clarification.

It sounds like what you are asking for then, is a comprehensive search option in the domain values dropdown, where typing in "Ind" wont just jump to values that start with 'Ind', like 'Industrial', but create a list of domain values that contain the string "Ind" anywhere within them.

Is that correct?

Re: Searchable dropdown list in domain fields

FabioLuiz2 — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 21:17:05 GMT

@SSWoodward

Exactly!

Exatamente!

Re: Searchable dropdown list in domain fields - Status changed to: Under Consideration

SSWoodward — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 22:24:30 GMT

Enhance domain value selection

AndreasRunze1 — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:28:55 GMT

When I want to select a value for a field with an assoziated domain it helps me to get suggestions while I'm typing.

But when I am to slow (e.g. using a outdoor tablet or being not sure about the spelling) ArcGIS Pro suggest the values with the last letter I typed.

It would be great to see the letters I typed the attribute field and to be able to edit it in the same way as it is implmented in an autocomplete combobox in .Net.

There would be no need to reset the typed string anymore as the user has the ability to edit the typed string.

Re: Enhance domain value selection

SSWoodward — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:32:13 GMT

Thanks for the Idea @AndreasRunze1. It seems like your idea is very similar to the idea I've linked below that is currently Under Consideration.

Although the linked idea doesn't specifically call out the ability to edit the search criteria, it does ask for enhanced domain value selection in place of the existing simple string matching. Check it out and give it a kudo.

Link to Idea - Searchable Dropdowns List in Domains field

Re: Enhance domain value selection

AndreasRunze1 — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:20:08 GMT

Yeah, I saw the linked issue and gave it a kudo.

I thought it is better to create a new one rather than comment the exisiting with a slightly different idea.

However, I would be great if both ideas would be implemented ;-).

Re: Searchable dropdown list in domain fields

AllisonTalsma — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:37:10 GMT

This enhancement would be extremely helpful. Our organization has a domain list with over 100+ records and this would make things a lot more efficient for staff.

Re: Searchable dropdown list in domain fields - Status changed to: In Product Plan

AlyciaRajendran_esri — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:13:55 GMT

Re: Searchable dropdown list in domain fields - Status changed to: Implemented

ValeriaChavez — Sat, 24 May 2025 19:25:09 GMT

Hi @FabioLuiz2! This Idea was implemented with the ArcGIS Pro 3.5 release. To see what else is new in the world of ArcGIS Pro tables, checkout the What's new in ArcGIS Pro 3.5 documentation and the Your Ideas in ArcGIS Pro 3.5 blog on Esri Community.