topic Re: Layer blending for native SDKs in ArcGIS Runtime SDK for iOS Questions

Layer blending for native SDKs

EirikH — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:12:20 GMT

Hi, blend modes for layers is a nice feature for web maps. As far I can see, this is not supported through the native SDKs. Are there any plans to support this feature for iOS or Android?

https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/arcuser/blendmodes/
https://developers.arcgis.com/javascript/latest/sample-code/intro-blendmode-layer/

Re: Layer blending for native SDKs

rolson_esri — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:19:58 GMT

The lack of layer blending support in the Native Maps SDKs is something that we are aware of and something that we would like to support. We haven't been able to prioritize that work yet. But hopefully we can get to it soon. It would be good to hear from you if there are certain workflows that you need that require layer blending and that would help strengthen the case to prioritize it.

Re: Layer blending for native SDKs

EirikH — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:24:44 GMT

Thanks for the reply, @rolson_esri.

I think the main argument to support this is just that one would expect that any webmap item you create in AGOL (where you can setup layer blending) should be supported and look roughly the same on both web and native SDKs.

Re: Layer blending for native SDKs

EirikH — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:04:35 GMT

Any updates @rolson_esri ?

Re: Layer blending for native SDKs

rolson_esri — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:25:52 GMT

No updates. Next time we have a planning meeting I can make sure to raise awareness for this feature. It will have to be prioritized with all the other features we will be considering.

Re: Layer blending for native SDKs

snlasystem — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:44:53 GMT

This is important for us. We use it to show World_Hillshade on top of map.

It works on web

But in an app it do not work, attached movie show it

Re: Layer blending for native SDKs

EirikH — Mon, 11 May 2026 08:06:06 GMT

Has this been thought about?

Re: Layer blending for native SDKs

NGIAdmin — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:58:09 GMT

Hi, we have people out working with natural hazards (rockfall, landslide, debris flow, etc) and it is vital for them to see a detailed hillshade combined with topographic map, in order to visualize relevant features on ground.
I was suprised and a bit disapointed when realizing that blend mode is not supported on iOS/Android.