Copy or Duplicate Forms in Field Maps Designer (No-Code Necessary)

[Debert]

I am requesting the ability to copy or duplicate forms in Field Maps Designer—either by feature layer or hosted feature layer—and apply them to new layers. Currently, it is possible to duplicate the web map/forms as a whole, but not the forms alone. This feature would be especially useful when schema changes occur, helping to eliminate the time needed to rebuild complex forms from scratch.

I have extensive forms built for GPS data collection in Field Maps. These forms streamline the process by reducing the need for manual typing in the field and minimizing the potential for typos. Some features have 15+ attributes, including multiple dropdowns and radio buttons. I also configure defaults to accelerate data collection—for example, setting the date to default to the current day and pulling elevation data directly from the GNSS receiver. Setting up these forms takes a significant amount of time.

While I understand that schema changes can impact forms, it would still be extremely helpful to copy or partially rebuild a form, rather than having to start over entirely.

I’ve explored the JSON file copying workflow, but the three-dot menu is not visible, and I couldn’t locate the JSON file. I've also looked into workflows that require coding knowledge, but unfortunately, I’m not proficient in that area.

A built-in feature to copy a form—without requiring coding skills—would be incredibly helpful and save a great deal of time and effort.

I've logged an enhancement ENH-000176265.

I hope you'll consider this.

[AustinAverill]

A potential variation to this idea would be to allow forms to be generated at the service level, similarly to how symbology can be predefined on a service using the "visualization" tab. Would make it quick to import a layer and it's "default" forms. 

[paulaedwards2]

I would love to be able to the ability to create a form/template for any featureclass in enterprise DB level.  That way whenever I publish a service using that featureclass its template goes with it.  Once published it could be used in fieldmaps, where you could use as is, or modify it slightly for that specific map.  I work with many types of utilities, where we use the same data model for all locations.  It would be very nice to be able to create a map for a new location using our complex predefined forms for its data.  Now, it can take me up to two weeks just to create all the needed fieldmap forms (depending on how many utilities we will survey in a specific location).