Can't select features and open attribute table for map image layers in ArcGIS Pro.

[SjurKlemetsen]

When I open map image layers from the portal in ArcGIS Pro, I am unable to select features and open the attribute table. I am able to open the the pop up for features using the Explore tool, but nothing else. Is this how its supposed to be, or am I doing something wrong? 

I am using ArcGIS Pro 2.9. I tried to update to 3.0, but it still didnt work. My company uses a concurrent license, and we use arcgis enterprise to share maps and features. I am able to open the attribute table for our feature layers. 

Thank you! 

[AndreasHall · Accepted solution]

As far as I understand this is expected behavior. You need a feature service (feature layer) to be able to select objects in ArcGIS Pro. You can enable feature access capability on your map service in ArcGIS Server Manager to achieve this.

[SjurKlemetsen]

Thank you very much 😀

[TanuHoque]

hi @SjurKlemetsen,

As @AndreasHall mentioned, unfortunately that is a known limitation. Good news is that it is in production plan.

you can follow it here in this idea: https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-ideas/arcgis-pro-2-4-2-exporting-data-tool-from-map/idi-p/9... or with this enhancement ID - ENH-000131766. You can also add your requirements, workflows etc. if you want to.

You need a feature service (feature layer) to be able to select objects in ArcGIS Pro. You can enable feature access capability on your map service in ArcGIS Server Manager to achieve this.

A quick note on this - you don't necessarily need to enable feature access capability to add a layer of a map service (aka map image) layer as a feature layer in Pro (or even any web client app). When you add a layer in Pro (or in a web app), you need to use a layer url (instead of map service url).

E.g.

• https://sampleserver6.arcgisonline.com/arcgis/rest/services/SampleWorldCities/MapServer (pls note it ends with /MapServer) URL add a map service layer in a client app.
• where https://sampleserver6.arcgisonline.com/arcgis/rest/services/SampleWorldCities/MapServer/0 (note it ends with /0) add a feature layer.

please let me know if you have any questions.

[SjurKlemetsen]

Got it. Thank you. 😀 So it is not possible opening the attribute tables as well? 

[TanuHoque]

@SjurKlemetsen unfortunately that is correct; I'm hoping you won't need to wait too long to get the functionality included in ArcGIS Pro, as it is in the production plan

[SjurKlemetsen]

Got it. Thank you very much!