topic Re: web app builder add layers to overview map in ArcGIS Web AppBuilder Questions

web app builder add layers to overview map

Anonymous User — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 14:45:31 GMT

Hi all,

I am trying to add some data to overview map (county outline). Is it possible?

Thanks,

Alex

Re: web app builder add layers to overview map

SayakNag — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 21:02:01 GMT

You can use the Add Data widget in Web AppBuilder. Click this link for more information on the widget.

Re: web app builder add layers to overview map

Anonymous User — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 21:11:59 GMT

Thank you Sayak but I want to add a layer to the "Overview Map" not the map itself. Is it possible?

Re: web app builder add layers to overview map

SayakNag — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 21:18:53 GMT

Yes, the Add Data widget let's you add a single layer as well. To add layers by URL, click the URL tab next to the Search tab. Choose a type and enter the URL. Click Add to add the data to the map. The added layer will appear in the Layer List widget as well. The following types are supported through the URL:

ArcGIS for Server web service
WMS OGC web service
KML
GeoRSS
CSV

It's also mentioned in the link I shared, under the "Using the Add Data widget" section.

Re: web app builder add layers to overview map

RobertScheitlin__GISP — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 21:30:53 GMT

Alex,

I think Sayak Nag is not reading that part were:

but I want to add a layer to the "Overview Map" not the map itself

This is not possible using the Add Data Widget.

I have been working on some customization to the overview map widget to try and add a layer but as of yet have been unsuccessful.

Re: web app builder add layers to overview map

SayakNag — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 21:54:57 GMT

I apologize! I did miss that part. The Add Data widget can't help. Also, I don't think there is any widget available at the moment which would allow you to add layers to the overview map.

Maybe you are looking something similar to the Comparison Analysis template. Although it won't be a Web AppBuilder application. You can check out the following links and samples:

Comaprison Template

Swipe Tool

Sample

Hope this is of better help!