Can't add new Template in Field Maps Designer after adding new List/Domain item

[jdelprete]

Why can't I add a new editing Template in Field Maps Designer? I have added a new item to a field's List, updated that layer's Symbology in the web map, but then it does not automatically appear in Field Maps Designer, and I can't figure out how to add it manually.

I have a couple bonkers work arounds, one of which includes open in Web Map classic, which kills my newer symbols... Seems like this should be possible in Field Maps Designer so I must be missing something.

(it's a hosted feature layer)

Thanks

[RhettZufelt]

You will want to test this on a copy as I haven't tried it since the latest "Update...".

Only way I know in AGOL to modify the editing template is with Map Viewer Classic.

Once loaded, choose "Edit", select the template you want to modify and choose "Manage":

Then you will see a dropdown with Properties:

You can Copy one of the exiting templates to a new one, then modify the new template properties as desired and "SAVE CHANGES" at the bottom.

Then, exit Map Viewer Classic and do NOT save changes to the map so it doesn't kill your symbols, popups, etc.

R_

[jdelprete]

Yup, this is pretty much exactly what I do! I usually open the layer in a new, blank, Map Viewer Classic and do the update there. Sometimes it will ruin the symbology at the layer level, which I don't love as I often use the same layers across multiple maps. In those cases, I can go back to my original, untouched, "new version" Map Viewer map as save the layer that is in there to get the symbology back to the layer level.

I have also added editing templates by updating the layer definition in REST.

I just have to believe there's a way to do it in the new Map Viewer or Field Map Designer... @JeffShaner, sorry yours is the only name I know from reading blog posts (also just randomly tried to use @ and was surprised to see it worked!). Any insights on this?

[ErinMerrill]

Thanks, you solved my problem here!

[sarahc_WellingtonCounty]

Solution still working! Thanks for your help.

Unfortunately still haven't found an easy way to accomplish this in Field Maps Designer or the new Map Viewer in AGOL. 

[GISUser74305830]

I can't even change it in Map Viewer Classic anymore (which used to be my workaround). Only 1 layer exposes its template, every other layer is no longer "modifiable".

[SarahM_fieldapps]

Hi @jdelprete ! I know you posted this a little while ago but since the conversation has continued, I wanted to comment on the latest expectations with Templates. The way that has been noted to accomplish this (managing the templates with full editing control in Map Viewer Classic) is still the recommended way at this time. 

But there are updates being made to the Templates experience within Field Maps Designer, some of which will be seen at the next ArcGIS Online update (Nov 2024). This particular situation may not be fully addressed then, but more updates are coming in 2025 that will works towards making these changes possible in Field Maps Designer. The Field Maps team has been working closely with the Map Viewer team to make this all come together, as it relies on both products for a fully fleshed out experience. Don't hesitate to reach out to me in the coming months if you would like to discuss further! 

Best,

Sarah