Get data from feature layer action: return only selected Out Fields like in REST

[Erwinvan_Veen1]

In the Get data from feature layer action, there is an option to select available fields. For more information, please see: Actions—ArcGIS for Microsoft 365 | Documentation.

Currently, by design all fields are returned. Even though they may not be neccessary. To decrease the data size, it would be great to limit the number of fields that are returned. This could be achieved by using a view  layer and limiting the fields included in the layer. However, we like to keep the number of view layers we have to a minimum.

It would be great to have an option similiar to the Out Fields parameter we know from REST endpoints.

Idea
My idea would be to add an option to select which fields are returned.

[rsun_TQB]

100% supporting this idea! We need all query ability like the REST endpoints can do!

[CarterHughes]

Also the returnGeometry parameter too. Many times you do not need to query the geometry and this similarly would reduce data transfer.

[AkshayHarshe]

@Erwinvan_Veen1 Thanks for submitting this idea. Get data from Feature layer is going to receive significant re-haul in the next release but it will not include this.

That said, this is still under consideration and we hope to bring it in the product soon. I understand It reduces the size of data returned from the `Query` endpoint but implementation isn't straightforward as we are constrained by PA's UI which can significantly add to the complexity of the form on this action. 

If you would like to achieve this for now you can simply use a select action in front of the `Get data from feature layer`.

[AkshayHarshe]

@CarterHughes Return geometry is currently part of the get data action, click `Show all` Under Advanced parameters.