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Increase visibility of map loading indicator

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2 weeks ago
Status: Implemented
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NicoleJohnson
MVP

I love that a loading indicator was added in this latest update, but I don't think it's visible enough.

Even just reducing this screenshot to the map portion of my app (which also has a header and a side panel), it's a bit hard to notice the indicator (bottom right). I think I understand why it's in the location it's in--to not conflict with other stuff people might have going on around their map, like sidebar expand/collapse buttons, or widget controllers. I do appreciate that consideration.

I don't know if the suggestion here is "make it darker" or "put a highlight underneath it" or "make it bigger."  Maybe something else, I don't know. It's a good function to have, but I don't think it's succeeding as-is.

Recording 2026-06-29 080220.gif

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JeffreyThompson2

https://community.esri.com/t5/experience-builder-tips-and-tricks/first-thoughts-on-the-june-2026-arc...

I agree. This is a good idea, poorly executed. Here is how I would change it:

  • Move to bottom left.
    • There is already the unmovable scale bar there, so this corner can be the unmovable corner.
    • More prominent position for people with a native left-to-right reading order.
  • Bigger.
  • Add a background so it is visible regardless of what is on the map.
  • Make it trigger when the map starts to move, not when it stops moving.
Jianxia
Status changed to: Implemented

The map loading indicator now appears at the top of the map.

Jianxia

@NicoleJohnson @JeffreyThompson2 , thank you for your feedback. We have updated the design and now the map loading indicator appears on the top of the map. Could you please give it a try and see if it works for you.