ArcGIS for SharePoint - v2023.1 - Change log and updates (February, 2023)
Hello SharePoint Users! We are very excited to let you know of the new updates and some major feature enhancements as well as quality improvements we have implemented in the latest release of ArcGIS for SharePoint for February 2023.
We update our application regularly to meet user needs, improve features and fix bugs. If you have any enhancements or encounter any issues using our application, kindly let us know, we are always open to chat!
To see these changes and maximize the possibility of the new enhancements in this release, make sure you have the latest version of ArcGIS for SharePoint installed.
Dynamic Data Extensibility
Before this release, dynamic filtering in SharePoint lists was limited to a one-way interaction, that is filtering of the ArcGIS map layer using the SharePoint list web part but now we have a major upgrade.
In this release, you can now have two-way interactions while using ArcGIS for SharePoint although you can’t filter a SharePoint list web part by a map layer you can filter your map layer by Client side web parts (Client side: Lists, Bar charts, Pie charts etc.). This means that our map layer can be interacted with in two ways.
- The map layer as a consumer from a client side web part. Figure (1)
- The map layer as a publisher to a client side web part. Figure (2)
Figure 1. ArcGIS map web part as a consumer from a client side web part.
Figure 2. ArcGIS map web part as a publisher to a client side web part.
Synchronize Map View
In the latest SharePoint update, you can now use two or more maps at the same time and at the same map extent. What’s better than one map when during feature comparison in SharePoint? More Maps! This new feature is so cool, and it allows users to be able to make comparisons between features at the same extent. For example: you want to make a comparison to see if there are Hospitals located in fire hazard zones in California, you can synchronize the map view and get your information for the desired region at the same time, make your comparisons and draw your conclusion. Figure 3.
Figure 3: Comparison of Hospitals located in Fire Hazard Zones in California.
Bug Fixes
We are always working to make your work flows more streamlined and support the efficiency of your time in SharePoint.
The fixes include:
- After connection parameters are changed during dynamic filtering, map layers now reset to show the changes.
- You can now directly preview pictures tagged to documents.
Quality of Life Updates
- You will only be able to see tools that are available for your use.
- You will now be able to add a SharePoint list with coordinates stored in a column with the type location directly to a map.
Useful Links
Dynamic Data Extensibility blog