Is Manage Feature Template Coming to the New Map Viewer?

[tiztrain]

Hey all,

Looking to get an update whether the 'Manage Feature Template' functionality is coming across from the classic map view to the new one?

Or is there a better way already to manage this in the new version?

[EmilyGeo · Accepted solution]

Hi @tiztrain, 

Yes, providing support for managing templates in Map Viewer is on our future road map. In the mean time, as you pointed out, you can use Map Viewer Classic, or the Field Maps Designer app.

To manage templates in Field Maps follow these steps:

1. Open Field Maps
2. Select a map
3. Select a layer
4. Open the 'Templates' tab,
5. You'll see a  list of existing templates.
6. To create a new template, click Duplicate and change properties as needed.
7. To edit an existing template, select the template you want to modify and make the desired changes.
8. To delete a template, select the template and click the 'Delete' buttonl

Hope that helps! 

[tiztrain]

Oh wow did not even realise templates existed in Field Maps Designer app. Thanks @EmilyGeo  

[StefanUseldinger]

Do You know, when templates can be created in the ArcGIS Enterprise Field Maps Designer app?

[GISUser74305830]

Where is the "Add Template" button?

[MDB_GIS]

The fact that this extremely basic feature is still not in the default map viewer is mind blowing. 

[EmilyGeo]

Just following up in this thread to let you all know that support for managing templates has been added to Map Viewer as of the Feb 2025 update to ArcGIS Online. You can check out this article to learn more. Happy mapping! https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-online/data-management/optimize-editing-with-templa...

[MDB_GIS]

Great news. Thank you!

Edit: I'm guessing this change isn't in portal yet? I still don't see this option. 

[EmilyGeo]

This is available at 11.5. To edit a layer's feature templates, you must be the owner of the layer or an administrator. The layer must also be a hosted feature layer.

[MDB_GIS]

Gotcha. I'm on 11.3. Looking forward to upgrading.