Switching between media action buttons (in story map) causes map to redraw

[LindsayWithers1]

Within one Sidecar slide, I have multiple "media action" buttons. The buttons represent different layers within the same web map. Every time I click one of the buttons, the web map redraws completely (map frame goes blank and then the map renders) - it feels clunky and doesn't make it feel like the user is turning layers on and off within the same web map (feels like the user is opening a new map with each button click). The map extents are the same for each of the "media actions", and again, each of the layers coming from the same web map. Are there any other settings that might be causing the map to completely redraw with each button click?

[K_Jueckstock]

I've noticed this too, it's super frustrating and doesn't look great. Following in hopes that we get an answer or update on this. 

[OwenGeo]

@LindsayWithers1 @K_Jueckstock -- If you want a smooth/fade transition between layers in the same map for a map action, make sure to use the Update current map appearance > Edit map view option when creating the map action.

If you choose Show a different piece of content > Map, the action is configured to show a different item and will reload the media panel to show that new item (even if you selected the same map).

 

[LindsayWithers1]

Hi Owen! For some reason I'm not seeing an Update current map appearance > Edit map view option when trying to add a new map action (within a sidecar):

[OwenGeo · Accepted solution]

@LindsayWithers1 - That option appears only after you add a map to the media panel.