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When building applications in any version of Experience Builder (AGOL, Enterprise, DE), add a grid overlay option to the developer window. This would help in lining up elements within the builder. In the image shown, the example would be lining up the top of the search widget, top of the select map to view, and the top of the zoom in button all with each other.      ... View more

Introduction The Right Click widget adds contextual map tools to ArcGIS Experience Builder. When a user right-clicks on the map, a menu appears offering a set of configurable actions. This provides access to functions like zoom, measurement, coordinate copying, marker plotting, text placement, and reverse geocoding. End User Interaction Once deployed, users can right-click anywhere on the map to open a context menu. Depending on the configuration, the following actions may be available: Navigation Actions: Zoom In / Zoom Out: Adjusts the zoom level at the click location Center Here: Pans the map to center on the clicked point Coordinate Actions: Copy Coordinates: Copies the location to the clipboard using the configured coordinate system Plot Coordinates: Places numbered coordinate markers with configurable styling and coordinate labels Plot Marker: Places simple markers with customizable appearance Graphics Actions: Add Text: Places custom text graphics on the map with configurable font properties Clear All Graphics: Removes all placed markers and text (displays count when graphics are present) External Services: Open in Google Street View: Opens the location in Google Street View using projected coordinates Open in Pictometry: Opens the location in Pictometry aerial imagery viewer using projected coordinates Measurement Tools: Measure Distance / Measure Area: Opens measurement tools with the following features: Automatic segment and total labeling for distance measurements Filtered unit options Single or dual unit display options Close button for tool termination Information Services: What's Here?: Performs location identification using: Reverse geocoding via configured locator service for address lookup Feature layer queries against configured ArcGIS Feature Services Popup display showing results from both geocoding and feature layer queries The context menu adapts based on administrator settings. Tools close automatically after use or on map interaction. Measurement Tools The measurement functionality includes the following specifications: Available Units Distance measurements: Feet, Yards, Miles, Meters, Kilometers Area measurements: Square Feet, Square Yards, Square Miles, Square Meters, Square Kilometers, Acres Unit Display Options Single Unit Only: Displays measurements in the selected default unit Show Both Units: Displays measurements in both the primary unit and its converted equivalent (e.g., "150.00 feet (45.72 meters)") Interface Elements Distance measurement tool includes a Close button Area measurement tool includes a Close button Default "New measurement" buttons are removed Coordinate and Marker Plotting The widget provides two types of marker placement: Coordinate Markers: Numbered sequentially starting from 1 Display configurable coordinate information in popups Support multiple coordinate systems (map native, WGS84, custom WKID) Optional coordinate labels displayed on map Configurable marker styles, colors, outlines, and positioning Support decimal degrees or degrees/minutes/seconds format for lat/lon Simple Markers: Basic point markers without numbering Fully customizable appearance including style, size, color, outline, rotation, and offsets Support transparency settings Text Graphics: Custom text placement at clicked locations Configurable font family, size, weight, and color Optional text outlines (halo) and backgrounds Persistent during browser session Developer Configuration Map Widget Selection Connects the Right Click widget to map widgets in the application Enables right-click functionality on selected maps Enabled Actions Each action can be individually toggled: Zoom In Zoom Out Center Here Copy Coordinates Plot Coordinates Plot Marker Add Text Open in Google Street View Open in Pictometry Measure Distance Measure Area What's Here? Coordinate System Settings The format for copied coordinates can be configured: Use the current map's coordinate system Use WGS84 (latitude/longitude) Plot Coordinates Settings Comprehensive marker configuration options: Coordinate System: Map native, WGS84, or custom WKID Format Options: Decimal degrees or degrees/minutes/seconds for lat/lon Marker Style: Circle, Square, Cross, X, Diamond, Triangle, Pin Visual Properties: Size, color, outline color/width, opacity, rotation angle Positioning: X/Y offset controls for precise placement Text Settings: Number text size and color Labels: Optional coordinate labels with customizable offset, size, and color Popup Content: Toggle coordinate display in marker popups Simple Marker Settings Independent styling controls for basic markers: Style Options: Circle, Square, Cross, X, Diamond, Triangle, Pin Appearance: Size, color, outline properties, opacity Positioning: Rotation angle and X/Y offsets Text Settings Font and display configuration for text graphics: Typography: Font family, size, weight (normal/bold) Colors: Text color and outline (halo) color Effects: Outline size, optional background color Background: Transparent or colored background options Reverse Geocoding Configuration Reverse geocoding service URL field for "What's Here?" functionality Optional WKID setting for coordinate projection Feature layer configuration for "What's Here?" queries: Add multiple ArcGIS Feature Service layers Select specific fields to display from each layer Configure search radius and maximum results per layer Set spatial relationship parameters for queries Feature Layer Configuration Advanced settings for "What's Here?" functionality: Layer Management: Add/remove feature layers with custom names Field Selection: Choose specific fields to display from each service Service Integration: Automatic field loading from Feature Service URLs Display Options: Configure field aliases and grouping Popup Display Settings Customization options for information popups: Layout: Popup width and maximum height settings Content Organization: Show/hide layer names, group by layer option Field Display: Use field aliases or raw field names Styling: Responsive design with scrolling for large content Measurement Settings Default Units: Select from Feet, Yards, Miles, Meters, or Kilometers Unit Display: Choose between single unit display or dual unit display with conversions External Service URLs Pictometry Integration: Configure Pictometry service URL with coordinate parameters Geocoding Services: Set reverse geocoding service endpoints Widget Placement The widget does not display interface components and operates in the background. Recommended configuration: Set widget size to 0×0 pixels Place in unused corner of the layout Use "Send to back" option in layout settings Keep widget visible and active Recommended for desktop only, not for tablet/phone viewers Technical Notes Unit dropdown options are filtered to show only the specified available units Invalid unit selections are blocked and revert to default units Console logging is limited to warnings and errors Widget includes cleanup procedures for memory management Graphics persist during browser session but are cleared on page refresh Coordinate projections support multiple spatial reference systems Field metadata is automatically loaded from configured Feature Services Changelog 5/12/26: Enhancements (1.20 version only) Settings: Import/Export XML so setting configurations can be backed up or transferred between applications. Settings/Widget: Enhanced "What's here?" capabilities to drill down into layers more (see video). Supports default settings from webmap or can embed Arcade in settings configuration.  5/7/26: Fix bug with Google Street View not working on 1.20 version.  3/26/26: Resolved issue for 1.20. Version 1.19 and 1.20 available for download. Please report any issues on this blog post.  3/25/26 - No breaking changes, but DE 1.20 creates some bugs I need to troubleshoot 2/17/2026: Add option to right click and launch Property Report widget. 2/10/2026: Removed 1.18 version, only maintaining 1.19 version Removed useless measurement units from pick list (inches, centimeters) Removed default Esri measurement total for lines as it caused duplication Improved context menu placement to avoid being hidden when a sidebar is expanded 12/10/2025 (for 1.19 version only): Theme Typography Update – All widget text now uses Experience Builder’s Theme Typography for consistent styling. Accessibility Improvements – Added multiple WCAG-compliant updates across widgets for better usability and accessibility. 12/03/2025: Added a function to allow for any coordinate system for the Copy Coordinates function, not just Web Mercator in the settings panel.   New function added in 1.19, did not test in 1.18. Article original 1.18 version without new function and 1.19 function with new function. May be backwards compatible in 1.18 but I did not test.  07/23/2025: Tested widget on Developer Edition 1.18 that was released on 7/23/25 and widget functions as normal.  06/20/2025: Add enhanced marker styling with 7 different shape options (circle, square, cross, x, diamond, triangle, pin) Add marker rotation, opacity, and X/Y offset positioning controls Add text graphics functionality with custom font controls, outlines, and background options Add support for custom coordinate systems via WKID input Add coordinate format options (decimal degrees vs degrees/minutes/seconds) Add simple marker plotting separate from coordinate markers Add comprehensive field selection for feature layers with automatic field loading Add popup display customization options (width, height, grouping, field aliases) Add real-time graphics counting in clear all option Add marker preview functionality in settings interface Add enhanced coordinate label positioning and formatting Add separate styling controls for coordinate markers vs simple markers 06/13/2025: Resolve a bug where browser default window sometimes appear on right click in addition to custom right click window Add Pictometry as a right-click option Add feature layers to What's Here? function to be queried against Summary The Right Click widget enables configurable map-based actions through a context menu. It supports zooming, measurements with filtered unit control, coordinate retrieval, marker and text placement with extensive styling options, and reverse geocoding with feature layer integration. Configuration is available through Developer Edition and applies to connected map widgets. Feedback on bugs and enhancements can be submitted in the comments section of this blog post.   ... View more