idea Create a Time Variable for Time Enabled Data in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Create a Time Variable for Time Enabled Data

LoganAshmore1 — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:08:02 GMT

This would be a variable used for time enabled data/maps, such as maps using sliders. The variable would reference the current time being displayed in the map or on the slider.

This variable would allow new options for creating dynamic text/calculations in Arc Pro and AGOL, while also allowing dynamic symbology to be created. An example of application was given in the following forum post:

https://community.esri.com/message/819371-re-arcade-returning-the-date-for-time-enabled-data-frame?commentID=819371&et=w…

"For instance, if I wanted to create an arcade formula that changed symbology based on the difference between the date that the feature was created and the year currently being displayed in the time slider (say the feature was created in 2001, and each year that passed on the slider I wanted the transparency to increase or size to decrease...slider year - 2001 ....)? Or if I had a pop-up, and wanted the current date of the time slider to be shown."

Re: Create a Time Variable for Time Enabled Data

KoryKramer — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 15:44:59 GMT

So it would be a way to get "map time" to be able to plug it into Arcade expressions, right?

Re: Create a Time Variable for Time Enabled Data

LoganAshmore1 — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:58:22 GMT

Yes, that's what I was thinking. I picture it being used mostly with Arcade in AGOL or Pro with symbol property connections (perhaps making for interesting animations).

Re: Create a Time Variable for Time Enabled Data

SimonGIS — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 02:32:04 GMT

@KoRo is it possible to now reference the current map time property from Arcade?
Context: Want to fade my features as they get older from the current map time.