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Enhanced Search Widget for FlexViewer 2.1

RobertScheitlin__GISP

All Here is my next widget in the FlexViewer 2.1 series

Special thanks to Erwan Caradec for contributing to this code.

The Enhanced Search Widget extends the standard search widget with a floating data grid and a new spatial query w/buffering.

http://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=5d4995ccdb99429185dfd8d8fb2a513e

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AlexandreHashimoto

Thank you Robert!

KenCarrier

Robert,

given the length of this post I started a new thread where I have asked a question about the enhanced search widget. I also noticed the MVP program has started up again.

Would be happy to give you the points

http://forums.arcgis.com/threads/53043-Enhanced-Search-Widget-version-2.5.1.4-Link-Fields-in-Grid?p=181472#post181472

KenCarrier

Robert,

Here is another post in the correct forum regarding subtypes.

http://forums.arcgis.com/threads/53053-Enhanced-Search-Widget-version-2.5.1.4-Subtypes-Not-Displaying-Properly?p=181510#post181510

Once again will gladly give points. Thanks for all the help!

DeanSeales

Hello,

Is there a way to add a static link that is not associated to a particular field: the same link pops up no matter which individual feature is queried?

I've tried several ways but keep getting nothing.

Thanks for any help.

RobertScheitlin__GISP

Dean,

The way I have this current version now there is not a configuration setting that you can make to have an image show in the results with out being tied to a field.

ChristopherBlinn1

Hey Robert,

Any thoughts of tying in some of the auto-complete functionality into the search text box? I am going to start working on the uncompiled code and see what I can come up with. Has anyone mentioned wanting this functionality, or have you looked into it already? Don't want to reinvent the wheel if I do not have to.

Thanks,
Chris B.

RobertScheitlin__GISP

Chris,

No I don't have any plans for that at all. My code base for this widget is already much more than I would like it to be.

ChristopherBlinn1

I understand Robert, it is a fantastic widget already!

If we come up with a solution would you like me to send you the source code?

RobertScheitlin__GISP

Chris,

Sure I would like to see what you come up with.

LixinHuang

Robert,

Thanks for developing this wonderful widget. I have two questions on this widget. First, does it support querying standalone table with relationship class? Second, does it support multiple fields query with the logic like AND or OR?

RobertScheitlin__GISP

Lixin,

There have been others that have do some work arounds to get the eSearch to work with non spatial standalone tables but by default the answer is no non spatial table searches are not supported. As far as multi field queries are concerned there is a way to do that in the eSearch but you will have to type all the SQL statement into the text box instead of just the value you looking for. If you are still intrested in that then let me know and I will point you to the thread where I have helped other in the pass to setup an open SQL query expression.

LixinHuang

Robert,

Thanks for your answers. I would appreciate if you could point me to the thread where you have helped other in the pass to setup an open SQL query expression.

RobertScheitlin__GISP

Lixin,

Sure here is the thread:

http://forums.arcgis.com/threads/50744-Enhanced-Search-Widget-using-multiple-attributes-in-single-search

Don't forget to click the top arrow (promote) as shown below:

ChristopherBlinn1

Hi Robert,

A couple of things, first I wanted to let you know I got some auto complete functionality to work with the widget. I am still developing but so far it is looking pretty good.

Second, I noticed something with the widget that may be tedious to some. I have two relates setup on a layer that the users search on. When the results window loads, the users have to click on the result list for the relate icon to load (I guess the on click fetches the relates?). This is fine and all, but when the Search Results are listed in the fixed data grid, and the user clicks the result they want, but the relates cannot be fetched. So if you are wanting to view the related records, you are forced to find them in the initial results window, click on them, choose your relate, and then the related feature.

So my question is can the relates icon be added to a fixed field in the datagrid? That way when the user clicks a result in the datagrid, the relates icon loads.

Thanks in advance!

-Chris

jessebelcher

Hi Robert,

A couple of things, first I wanted to let you know I got some auto complete functionality to work with the widget. I am still developing but so far it is looking pretty good.

Second, I noticed something with the widget that may be tedious to some. I have two relates setup on a layer that the users search on. When the results window loads, the users have to click on the result list for the relate icon to load (I guess the on click fetches the relates?). This is fine and all, but when the Search Results are listed in the fixed data grid, and the user clicks the result they want, but the relates cannot be fetched. So if you are wanting to view the related records, you are forced to find them in the initial results window, click on them, choose your relate, and then the related feature.

So my question is can the relates icon be added to a fixed field in the datagrid? That way when the user clicks a result in the datagrid, the relates icon loads.

Thanks in advance!

-Chris

Chris,

If and when you get the auto complete working let us know.

Thanks

Jesse

BenjaminWeisberg

Hi,

When I hover or click a result I see a stream of TypeErrors in the debug console as the Popup window appears. This doesn't cause an error window to appear but it slows down the rendering of the Popup. Has anyone else seen these warnings?

TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert Object@14f0f491 to mx.core.IFactory.
TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert Object@14f2f5f9 to com.esri.ags.symbols.Symbol.
TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert Object@14d70599 to mx.core.IFactory.
TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert Object@14f2f5f9 to com.esri.ags.symbols.Symbol.
TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert Object@14f2f5f9 to com.esri.ags.symbols.Symbol.
TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert Object@14d76269 to flash.display.DisplayObjectContainer.
TypeError: Error #2007: Parameter child must be non-null.
TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert Object@14d76269 to mx.styles.IAdvancedStyleClient.
TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert Object@15589221 to flash.geom.Transform.
TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert Object@14f7a8c9 to mx.managers.IFocusManager.
TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert Object@15589521 to flash.media.SoundTransform.
TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert Object@15589659 to flash.accessibility.AccessibilityProperties.
TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert Object@15589221 to flash.geom.Transform.
TypeError: Error #1034: Type Coercion failed: cannot convert Object@14d76269 to flash.display.DisplayObjectContainer.
...

Thanks,
Ben

RobertScheitlin__GISP

Ben,

Those warnings have been around ever since esri introduced the PopUp in the API.

AngieCausey

I see many posts regarding how the subtypes get displayed in the grid, but nothing on how I might create a search expression based on the coded subtypes. Can you please advise how/if I might do this?

EmilyLaMunyon

Hello,

I am using version 2.5 of the esearch widget and am getting an error #1010 when a couple of my features are selected from a user list in the text search. Does anyone know what this error means and why it would only appear on a couple of features when the rest are fine?

Thanks for any help!

<layer>
 <definitionexpression></definitionexpression>
 <enableexport>true</enableexport>
 <name>All Weeds</name>
 <url>http://gis.slco.org/wwwrest/services/public/Weeds/MapServer/32</url&gt;
 
 <expressions>
 <expression alias="Weed Name" textsearchlabel="Search By Weed Name [ Example: Russian Olive]:"
 field="Weed_Common_Name" usedomain="false" userlist="Black Henbane, Canada Thistle, Dalmatian Toadlflax, Diffuse Knapweed, Dyers Woad, Field Bindweed, Garlic Mustard, Hoary Cress, Houndstongue,
 Johnsongrass, Leafy Spurge, Medusahead, Musk Thistle, Myrtle Spurge, Oxeye Daisy, Perennial Pepperweed, Phragmites, Poison Hemlock, Puncturvine, Purple Starthistle, Quackgrass,
 Russian Knapweed, Russian Olive, Saltcedar, Scotch Thistle, Spotted Knapweed, Squarrose Knapweed, St.Johns Wort, Sulphur Cinquefiol, Yellow Starthistle, Yellow Toadflax">
 upper(Weed_Common_Name) LIKE upper('%[value]%')</expression>
 
 <expression alias="Collector_Agency"
 textsearchlabel="Search by Agency [ Example: SLCo ]:"
 >upper(Collector_Agency) LIKE upper('%[value]%')</expression>
 
 </expressions>

MLowry

This thread should be closed, so when Robert provides his gracious technical support for all of this widgets, he gets the credit for answering the questions. I'm still surprised Esri hasn't brough Robert on-board to the API/development team yet.

ChristopherBlinn1

Robert,

I have most of my autocomplete functionality working but it appears I have overlooked something which is causing an issue. Whenever the search button on the textInput state is hit, the popups for the results no longer load, or at least do not get the configured data loaded into them. I am attaching a screen shot of this and also the SearchWidget.mxml with the autocomplete code inside (there's a comment to show you the autocomplete code). If you get some time and want to take a look I'd appreciate it. In the mean time, I am going to see if I can pinpoint what event is not firing or what is causing the issue.

Thanks,
Chris

Code.zip

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glennhazelton

hi Robert,
i am having an issue with displaying a data field. it is coming from Oracle.
in the listing window i can see the date just fine as well as in the popup over the feature.
however in the datagrid the date is show in its raw state.
is there a format tag or something i can use to fix this?
thanks.
i love this tool.

RobertScheitlin__GISP

Glen,

Yes you need to set the dateformat and probably the useutc.

<field name="SALE_DATE" gridfield="true" dateformat="MM/DD/YYYY" useutc="true"/>

glennhazelton

thanks Robert, the formatting is working.
now i would like to be able to select by date range.
i have seen your note about this but i can't make it work.
i have tryed a few different ways to type in the date but nothing seems to return any records.
here is what i have tryed. i am working against arcSDE in Oracle if the makes a difference.

<expression alias="Open SQL" textsearchlabel="Search by Typing Full SQL example:[ DATE_TIME_COLLECTED >= '1/3/2012 00:00:00 AM' AND DATE_TIME_COLLECTED <= '2/1/2012 00:00:00 AM' ]...">[value]</expression>

Glen,

Yes you need to set the dateformat and probably the useutc.
<field name="SALE_DATE" gridfield="true" dateformat="MM/DD/YYYY" useutc="true"/>

RobertScheitlin__GISP

Glen,

The easiest way to figure it out is to go to ArcMap and use the Select by attribute query and use the Get Unique Values button to determine the exact format of the date expected.

I believe it should look more like this though (I use SQL Server)

DATE_TIME_COLLECTED &gt;= '2012-3-1 00:00:00' AND DATE_TIME_COLLECTED &lt;= '2012-2-1 00:00:00'

Don't forget to click the top arrow (promote) as shown below on all the posts that have helped:

Jon-PaulMcCool1

First thank you so much for developing this widget! It works amazingly and your continued development is outstanding!

I wanted to know if the following would be possible. I want to be able to only have a layer show up in certain search options (specifically graphic and spatial). I am making an application for archaeology and I want to be able to select roads with graphics or their proximity to sites, but there is no unique attribute about them that makes them searchable via text. I was hoping to just remove this layer from the text search option while having it in the other two.

I hope that is isn't a duplicate question!

Jon-Paul

RobertScheitlin__GISP

Jon-Paul,

Currently there is no way to do that but it will be added to the list of enhancements considered for the next release.

glennhazelton

again, thanks for helping.
i did as you suggested and used arcmap . i took what i found and build a query to return values with a date less than xyz. it is below.
the good news is that it works if i enter a time values like this: 2012-02-02 00:00:00 into the entry box.

<expression alias="DATE" textsearchlabel="Search WWQ by Date Value LessThan or Equal to 2012-02-02 00:00:00" field="DATE_TIME_COLLECTED" usedomain="false"> (DATE_TIME_COLLECTED) <= TO_DATE('[value]','YYYY-MM-DD HH24:MI:SS')</expression>

however i still can't get the full SQL that will return records between dates to work.
likely it has to do with () or ' ' marks. here is what i put in as code and below that what i attempted to enter into the entry box.
any ideas appreciated.

<expression alias="Open SQL" textsearchlabel="Search by Typing Full SQL example:[ (DATE_TIME_COLLECTED) <= TO_DATE('2012-02-30 00:00:00','YYYY-MM-DD HH24:MI:SS') AND (DATE_TIME_COLLECTED) >= TO_DATE('2012-01-25 00:00:00','YYYY-MM-DD HH24:MI:SS') ]...">[value]</expression>

(DATE_TIME_COLLECTED) <= TO_DATE('2012-02-30 00:00:00','YYYY-MM-DD HH24:MI:SS') AND (DATE_TIME_COLLECTED) >= TO_DATE('2012-01-25 00:00:00','YYYY-MM-DD HH24:MI:SS')

Glen,

The easiest way to figure it out is to go to ArcMap and use the Select by attribute query and use the Get Unique Values button to determine the exact format of the date expected.

I believe it should look more like this though (I use SQL Server)
DATE_TIME_COLLECTED &gt;= '2012-3-1 00:00:00' AND DATE_TIME_COLLECTED &lt;= '2012-2-1 00:00:00'
Don't forget to click the top arrow (promote) as shown below on all the posts that have helped:

RobertScheitlin__GISP

Glen,

If you don't do a date range can you get a single date to work?

RobertScheitlin__GISP

Jon-Paul,

After some more thinking and testing, actually what you what to do is supported in the current release.

To have a layer that is only available in the graphical and Spatial searches and not the text search all you have to do is remove the expressions from the layer element.

        <layer>
            <definitionexpression></definitionexpression>
            <enableexport>true</enableexport>
            <name>Graphical Calhoun Parcels</name>
            <url>http://someserver/ArcGIS/rest/services/someservice/MapServer/0</url&gt;
            <expressions />
            <graphicalsearchlabel>Use one of the graphical search tools to select a Parcel</graphicalsearchlabel>
            <spatialsearchlayer>true</spatialsearchlayer>
            <titlefield>Name</titlefield>
            <fields all="true" />
            <links>
                <link includeinresults="false" field="" alias="">
                    <linkprefix></linkprefix>
                    <linksuffix></linksuffix>
                    <iconfield></iconfield>
                    <iconprefix></iconprefix>
                    <iconsuffix></iconsuffix>
                </link>
            </links>
            <zoomscale usegeometry="true" zoompercent="1.6" />
            <autoopendatagrid>false</autoopendatagrid>
            <relates />
        </layer>

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