topic Re: Create Group Layers Widget v1.15.0 in Experience Builder Custom Widgets

Create Group Layers Widget v1.15.0

Danielb3 — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:04:13 GMT

Hi everyone,

I’ve created a Create Group Layers tool and wanted to share it with the community!

Demo

(view in My Videos)

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Daniel

Symptoms

After reviewing the article "Five Ways To Handle Groups of Layers", I went through all five options and concluded that it’s time to switch to a better solution.

Diagnosis

Each approach had its strengths, but the potential for improvement led me to decide on optimizing my method of handling layer groups.

Solution

This widget enhances your experience with ArcGIS maps by giving you an intuitive tool for managing map layers. With this widget, you can:

Organize Your Map Layers: Group layers into custom categories, making it easier to manage and understand your map’s content.
Control Layer Visibility: Quickly toggle the visibility of individual layers or entire groups with simple checkboxes.
Drag and Drop Layers: Effortlessly rearrange layers or move them between groups using a smooth drag-and-drop interface.
Save Your Settings: All your groupings and visibility preferences are saved, so you can pick up right where you left off the next time you use the widget.
Customize Your Groups: Create, rename, or delete groups to keep your workspace clean and efficient.
Collapse and Expand Groups: Keep your view tidy by collapsing groups you’re not currently working with.

Re: Create Group Layers Widget v1.15.0

JeffreyThompson2 — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:06:57 GMT

Are the groups editable by the end-user or just the designer?

Re: Create Group Layers Widget v1.15.0

Danielb3 — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:08:29 GMT

Hi,

the end-user can create groups independently and drag objects as needed😉

Best regards, Daniel

Re: Create Group Layers Widget v1.15.0

JeffreyThompson2 — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:30:58 GMT

https://community.esri.com/t5/experience-builder-tips-and-tricks/a-list-of-custom-widgets/ba-p/1340965

I added your widget to the custom widgets list. It looks very nice.

I am planning to release another update to my Add/Remove Layers Widget this week that includes a way for end-users to make their own groups. I first built a version of this widget about a month ago and it was always something on my to do list. Please consider this a public apology for stepping in your spotlight.

Re: Create Group Layers Widget v1.15.0

Danielb3 — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:01:30 GMT

It’s really nice, thank you! 🚀

Best regards,
Daniel

Re: Create Group Layers Widget v1.15.0

DougBrowning — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:21:00 GMT

Can I intermix layers and tables into groups with this? I would want to premake them for users. thanks

Re: Create Group Layers Widget v1.15.0

Danielb3 — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:53:39 GMT

Hi Doug,

When it comes to layers—yes, you can absolutely group them. However, regarding tables, could you clarify what exactly you have in mind? This widget is designed to handle only elements that can exist within the Map Layers widget.

Here’s a short video showing how the widget works and how to add it to an Experience Builder app:

https://youtu.be/P54RM_JOs3g?si=vZPn3CcL3O0BVuIT

Let me know if you have more questions!