Latest Contributions by AaronKoelker

We have field crews using Collector/Explorer who would like to be able to dynamically filter down large datasets through the apps based on their work area for the day, rather than having to go into the web map thru the basic map viewer beforehand each time. For example, say they're doing facility inspections though Collector or an Explorer/Survey123 combo, and decide that they'd check all facilities within zip code "X" one day, and then zip code "Y" the next. Filtering them down so they can easily see where to go next and and avoid duplicating work with another crew working an adjacent zip code, would be very helpful. ... View more

This ESRI blog post from Allen Carroll features a custom story map application with some neat new features. In the blog Allen says: We think accessing a selection of people, points of interest, or other items via a map is a useful storytelling tool—even though the result doesn’t present a sequential narrative in the conventional sense. Do you agree? We’d like to hear from you. I am here to say, yes! Our organization sometimes wants exactly what this custom app is offering - a simple, compact app driven by a single map for highlighting success projects, places, etc, with no sequential scrolling. Would love to to see these features implemented into the new story maps builder, particularly the right-hand window with the entries/info that can be opened via search, scrolling, or by clicking the map - and how you can group them. Taking it a step further - would love to see the bookmarks on the bottom left be able to filter down the points as well, or have an option for using a dropdown list in place of a freetype "Search" for filtering purposes. While I personally really like the idea of the new story map platform and keeping all the functionality within a single builder - sometimes we would like to be able to drop the sequential narrative, disable the header and create something akin to this or the older Shortlist and Tour templates. -Aaron ... View more