Field Maps, Minimum file count still required when media not relevant - workaround to required attachments?

[TL2]

I am trying to make an attachment required if a condition is met.  When I set a condition and a minimum file count it still requires the attachment even when the attachment item is hidden (condition not met).

Is there a way to require attachments based on a condition?

[ToddW_stl]

I'm not seeing this issue in ArcGIS Online (organizational account).  When I set my "attachment_required" question to "No", I am allowed to submit without an attachment.  When I select "Yes", my attachment question becomes visible, and required (min set to 1).  When I try to submit "Yes" without and attachment, i get an error (as expected).  My "Editable" and "Visible" Arcade expressions are the same for the attachment question.

[TL2]

I am not able to reproduce this.  Actually, when I try it will not work in the Map Viewer and in Field Maps I get an error - "The form contains unsupported data."

[ToddW_stl]

are you attempting to edit a view?  have you tried with a new, simplified test version of the map and form, maybe just isolate the layer and add a form with the conditional question(s) and attachment question?

[TL2]

Yes , I created a new HFS with one field - required.  I placed the rule for Edit and Visible on both.  I set my domain values (yes,no).  I have the latest version of Field Maps.  I will open a ticket with ESRI.

[ToddW_stl]

please post a case/bug number and any other information you find out for others that may see similar issues!

[bbollin]

@TL2 Can you send a screenshot of your form authoring settings? Do you have the media input set to Capture only? Also, if you are able to share the data with me/make it public please DM me and the team can investigate this further

[bbollin · Accepted solution]

Ok, thanks @TL2 for sending the repro data. From looking at the webmap you were using an editable expression on the attachment form element AND had a requirement of 1 attachment. To only enforce an attachment submission when a certain value is entered in a different field, you should use a visibility expression on the attachment element.

So the setup will be

1. Attachment element requirement = 1
2. Visibility expression on the attachment element to only show when Desired_Field = Desired_Answer

The requirement is only enforced when the element is visible. Hope this helps!

[DougMorgenthaler]

@TL2 for Field Maps specifically, can you confirm the version of Field Maps that was used?  If using a version prior to 26.2 that contains an attachment element, they will see this message.