Simplifying the Edit Widget Experience

[Henry]

Hi there,

Attempting to configure some applications for end users using Web App Builder. I'm asking to see if there are any known strategies for simplifying the editing experience.

This application is intended to primarily for editing the attributes (a "STATUS" field, Complete vs. Not Complete) of a single line feature layer. For simple presentation and tracking experiences.

Many of our end users want a simpler interaction where they can:

1) Click on a feature via the map

2) Change the feature's status attribute

And then have that be it.

Is there some way to initiate a "live" editing session upon opening the Web AppBuilder application? Having to select the Edit widget and leave the Feature Template box open (when it isn't necessary for updating attributes on static geometry), or select the desired feature and then 'Edit' from the pop-up and then change the attributes is a few too many steps. Or if there is another ArcGIS Online application that may serve this use better?

Thanks!

[BrianLeroux]

One solution is to set the edit widget to automatically open when the map loads. Then you can click any existing point and edit immediately.

[Henry]

Thanks Brian! Useful for a quick workaround - using Experience Builder instead to pin the Edit dialog to an open panel gets rid of any intrusive pop-ups.

Not the ideal functionality - but it works for now!