Support "Contains" when searching for features in maps and apps without need for wildcard characters %
This idea is really to bring back a functionality that previously existed, but was removed in one of the latest releases of ArcGIS Online.
We need the ability to easily search using Contains when searching for features in maps and apps, especially for our City's enormous number of public facing apps that are built for a user who varies wildly in tech familiarity.
The new search update requires the wildcard character % added to the start of the search.
In the past you could search using Contains without the need to designate a leading wildcard character.
If the field is not indexed, please automatically add a % to the search.
The general public would rather the search take an extra second or two, to get their desired results. They want to find information on 02663L. Currently they need to either type exactly STR-02663L or add the wildcard %. Even if I add a hint 99% of users will just start typing.
Looking at the number one search engine, no need to add a wild card %.
With the index you do not have to enter in the STR- to search for that location
We also added the ability to add these indexes without having to touch the map or the previous authored search to generate the index. To add your own index you can go to the hosted feature layer, go to Settings tab, and add the index under Manage indexes.
Thanks again for the feedback
Thank you @RussRoberts,
Is there a way to add indexes to hosted feature layers I do not own? Can indexes be added to a rest service endpoint, that I also do not own?
If it is within my organization, I can contact the owner and have them add it, however with publicly shared data, that is not always an easy ask.
The layer I am working on is hosted on Enterprise Portal 10.8.1. Adding Indexes is not an option, so I have included Placeholder text to help users with their search. It would be ideal to be able to configure the search options to automatically include the "%" wildcard.
That for you information regarding enterprise. The layer I am working with is hosted in enterprise while a Rest Service is approved and consumed in AGO.
The Short Term Residential Occupancy have a permit starting with STR- this means the public would have to exactly STR-02663L. If they typed STR 02663 or STR - 02663, they would get zero results.
I understand it's a slower search, but I would very much rather the public gets the results they are looking for, so please add an option to automatically append "%" for search terms.
Thank you,
