Configuring the Like option in Reporter Instant app

[MattCobb]

Has anyone had success configuring the "Like" option in the Reporter instant app?  I have a simple point layer for users to add a location of the POI, a text-entry field for supporting details, and an integer field 'NumLikes' to capture the Likes in the app.  I also have my related table to store the Comments submitted in the Reporter app for previously submitted records.

The issue is, when users go to submit a new point in the app, the 'NumLikes' field appears in the edit window.  I have it removed from the Pop Up in the map, I have disabled editing the field in the layer's Data window, so I'm not sure why it persists.  

Curious to see what the Community has found to work for this App, as I think it could be a great option for a simple public input app.

[ErikBreedon]

Thank you, soon after posting I realized that the Likes and Dislikes had to be in the feature layer and not the table. The table just needs to have a field for the "additional comments" then-- the comments people can leave on top of other peoples' comments?

[SubaKrishnan]

I'm glad you figured it out. Also, user can add their comment, and they can't comment on an existing comment. Here is another blog with the latest features from the last release. One of which is to display profile images next to user's comment. 

https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/instant-apps/constituent-engagement/whats-new-in-reporter-...

[ErikBreedon]

Hello, I have another question. After placing a point on the map, it simply displays "Please provide the details." What is happening? Shouldn't in bring up a dialog to enter information?

[SubaKrishnan]

@ErikBreedon That text is a tip and it shows by default to guide users. It should display a form in that panel. Could you check if you have fields enabled in the form? Do you see the form and fields in map viewer?

[ErikBreedon]

Thank you for all your responses. That was the issue. I did not have the fields added to the form.

[SubaKrishnan]

Happy to help. Feel free to reach out if you've any questions