Limit identify popup to certain features within a layer

[DanNorman]

Hello,

Is it possible to configure the application to only display popups for certain features within a layer?

The default identify behavior on clicking the map is to identify any feature within a layer and get a popup if enabled. Unless you set a definition query in the published mxd in which case you will not see/identify certain features. I would like to be able to see all features, but only get identify results for some of them based on attribute.

Thanks!

[RickeyFight]

Dan,

One option is to publish the feature twice.

One with a definition query and one with out.

Then add both features to your map.

Only allow popups in the layer with the definition query.

[DanNorman]

Hey Rickey thanks for the quick reply! I've got one more variable that mucks that idea up though . I need this layer to include all features because it is being queried from an external application, and a modified selection list is being sent back to that application. I would prefer not to bring together two selection sets for the communication.

[RickeyFight · Accepted solution]

Dan,

The only other thing I would suggest is to add the layer twice.

One that does not send anything back to the other application.

The second layer you could add a filter. This layer you would send communication back to the other app.

Apply filters—ArcGIS Online Help | ArcGIS

[DanNorman]

Hi Rickey, you know what i think that will work, as i will just hide from the table of contents the selection and non DQ layer, and enable popups on the DQ layer,

Done!

Thanks!