Latest Contributions by Brian_McLeer

Mailing Label Widget Overview This widget is designed to enhance mailing label management within the ArcGIS Experience Builder ecosystem. It offers seamless integration with map layers, advanced selection and drawing tools, and supports multiple label output formats including CSV and PDF. https://github.com/brianmcleer/mailing-labels-widget Note: Requires Optional install of jsPDF on client folder, running npm install jspdf Note: Input service needs to be a Feature Layer (editing capabilities not required) Developer Edition Configuration  End User Interaction  What Can This Widget Do? Original capabilities (from core logic): Select and configure map layers to use as data sources for labels. Map fields to specific mailing fields (name, address, city, state, zip). Draw shapes (point, polyline, polygon, rectangle, circle) to select areas for labels. Generate labels in CSV and PDF formats with customizable label templates (Avery 5160–5164). Font size options for printed labels. Automatically disables Esri’s popups and highlights while active to focus on drawing and selection. Clear selection areas and restore map behavior when the widget is closed. Enhanced capabilities in this version: Dynamic field mapping options that populate from selected layers. Buffering options (distance and unit) for drawn geometries to expand selection areas. Clear selection graphics and highlight management with fallback visualizations for feature selection. Responsive label previews and customizable font size and label formats. Error handling and messaging for failed queries or drawing operations. Map view and layer management to handle disconnected or delayed map loading gracefully. Interactive user messages (success, warning, error) displayed for actions like selection, generation, or errors. Configuration Options Map Widget Selection: Choose the map widget to connect to. Layer and Field Mapping: Select a feature layer and assign fields to mailing label fields. Geometry Selection: Enable selection by click, draw, or both; configure a buffer for drawn areas. Label Format and Font: Choose from multiple Avery formats and set the font size. Output Options: Generate mailing labels as CSV or open a print-ready PDF. Changelog: 06/03/2026: Added package.json so jsPDF installs automatically with the standard "npm install" in the EB client folder. No separate jsPDF install needed. 05/21/2026: Accept Right Click Widget mailing label action.  05/06/2026: Address search — type an address, the map zooms to it and drops a pin, then you can grab the parcel at that spot Print labels button — skips the download step and opens the print dialog directly Sort options — sort labels by name, city, state, or ZIP Partial-sheet support — pick up where you left off on a half-used Avery sheet by clicking the slot you want to start at Live label preview — see what the first label will look like before you print, with your real data and current format/font Three more Avery formats — 5165, 5167, 5168 Smaller font sizes — added 5pt and 6pt so text actually fits on the tiny 5167 labels Geocode URL - Set your geocoding service in settings UI Updates   04/03/2026: Implement idea from @AmyDuquesnoy about being able to add remove a selected feature after original selection area is drawn.   02/24/2026: Integrate to grab selection from Custom Draw widget and pass to mailing labels (can be enabled/disabled in settings), See video at Advanced Draw Widget  02/12/2026: Had a call come in from a realtor asking if they could select multiple parcels using a multipoint selection. Added multipoint selection as a pick option.  02/02/2026: No longer maintaining 1.18 version. Show original graphic vs buffer in different colors Add option to widget to remove duplicates and empty records (both on by default) 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. 11/13/2025: Breaking changes between Developer Edition 1.18 and 1.19: Upgrading ArcGIS Experience Builder Widgets from 1.18 to 1.19: Breaking Changes Experience Builder 1.19 introduces two critical breaking changes that prevent widgets built for 1.18 from loading. First, the WidgetState enum has been removed from 'jimu-core', requiring developers to replace WidgetState.Opened with the string literal "OPENED" in widget lifecycle methods. Second, and more significantly, the jsx() function signature has changed to align with React 17+'s new JSX transform—children must now be passed as a children property within the props object rather than as separate function arguments. This means jsx('div', {props}, child1, child2) must be rewritten as jsx('div', {props, children: [child1, child2]}) throughout the entire render method. Every jsx call in your widget needs updating, with all child elements explicitly specified in the children prop (e.g., jsx('h2', { style: {...}, children: 'Title' })). While this is a substantial refactoring effort, it brings Experience Builder in line with modern React standards and is a one-time migration requirement for the 1.18 to 1.19 upgrade path. I have posted both a 1.18 and a 1.19 version in this update to work on both versions.  10/14/2025: Resolved BUG integrating widget in Experience that uses multiple maps.  08/01/2025: Enhanced address type management and UI adaptation Added dual address type support: Widget now supports both Physical Mailing Address and Owner Address configurations with separate field mappings and optional separate data layers Added conditional UI display: Radio button selection automatically hides when only one address type is enabled in settings, providing a cleaner single-purpose interface Added automatic selection clearing: When switching between address types, any existing selections are automatically cleared to prevent data confusion, with user notification 07/23/2025: Tested widget on Developer Edition 1.18 that was released on 7/23/25 and widget functions as normal.  06/12/2025: Resolved bug that allowed for selection of up to 2,000 records but downloaded only 500. Limit now is 2,000 for both selection and CSV/PDF download.  05/28/2025: Automatic PDF Downloads with Smart Naming   ... View more

Advanced Draw Widget Capabilities https://github.com/brianmcleer/draw-advanced-widget This widget release builds upon contributions by @JeffreyThompson2 , @RobertScheitlin__GISP , and @AdrienHoff11 , incorporating all functions from prior iterations while adding significant new capabilities across two main areas, the Draw tab and My Drawings tab. This release builds upon these prior releases: Additional Draw Widget Improvements (4/10/2025) Re-designed Draw widget (11/21/2023) Draw Widget EB 1.7.0 (1/28/2022) Draw Tab Enhancements Measurement System A comprehensive measurement system providing professional-grade accuracy and real-time calculations: Real-time calculations – Automatic area, perimeter, length, and coordinate calculations that update as graphics are modified. Multiple unit support – Distance units (kilometers, miles, meters, nautical miles, feet, yards) and area units (square kilometers, square miles, acres, hectares, square meters, square feet, square yards). Custom unit definitions – User-defined distance and area units with conversion factors. Coordinate display – XY coordinates, Lat/Long coordinates, and spatial reference WKID information. Advanced measurements – Circle radius calculation and individual line segment measurements for complex shapes. Intelligent processing – Geodetic vs planar calculations based on spatial reference, with automatic label management. Configurable controls – Individual toggles for length, area, perimeter, radius, and segment displays. Tooltips Real-time measurements – Live tooltips with length, area, perimeter, radius, and coordinate updates as drawing progresses. Configurable units & precision – Custom unit support and decimal rounding controls. Smart placement & display – Automatic positioning and styling for clear visibility. Interactive integration – Adapts to active drawing tools and user interactions like resizing and editing. Coordinate display – Optional X/Y, Lat/Long, and WKID information for points. Segment labels – Supports segment-specific tooltips for polylines. Error handling – Fallbacks for unsupported geometries and projection warnings. Performance optimized – Efficient rendering with minimal impact on performance. Snapping Advanced snapping functionality for precise drawing alignment: Multi-layer snapping – Detects all visible snappable layers with recursive layer hierarchy search. Comprehensive layer support – Includes feature layers, graphics layers, CSV, GeoJSON, WFS, and sublayers. Smart functionality – 15-pixel snap tolerance, self-snapping, and temporary disable via Ctrl/Cmd key. Automatic optimization – Layer loading and efficient snapping management with user feedback. Drawing Tool Improvements Reorganized layout – Two-row button arrangement with logical grouping (Point/Line/Freehand Line/Text top row; Rectangle/Polygon/Freehand Polygon/Circle bottom row). Enhanced feedback – Clear indicators for "Drawing Mode," "Edit Mode," and "No Drawings Yet." Dual-tab interface – Seamless sync between "Draw" and "My Drawings" tabs. Text Tool Enhancements Expanded font library – 11 font families including Alegreya, Josefin Slab, Merriweather, Montserrat, Noto Sans/Serif, Open Sans, Playfair Display. Advanced styling – Real-time preview, enhanced rotation, multi-line support. Sophisticated effects – Text outline/halo with size and opacity controls, font family selector. Layer Management Dynamic controls – Toggle visibility of the drawing layer in the map layer list. Customization – Custom layer naming with collapsible settings panel. Configuration options – Toggle between show/hide modes for the graphics layer. My Drawings Tab Storage & Data Management Local storage integration – Saves drawings in browser with user consent management. Session continuity – Remembers drawings across sessions on the same device/browser. Load options – Detects existing drawings with options to load or start fresh. Import/Export – JSON file-based backup and restore. Drawing Organization Selection system – Individual and bulk selection with checkboxes. Sorting options – Sort drawings manually, by name, type, or creation date. Search and filter – Easy navigation through large drawing collections. Editing Capabilities Name editing – Inline renaming of drawings. Symbol modification – Edit drawing symbols and styles. Text styling – Full text formatting including alignment, color, font, and decorations. Copy/duplicate – Clone drawings for reuse. User Experience Features Confirmation dialogs – For single and bulk deletions. Visual feedback – Selection highlighting and map interaction. Accessible design – Tooltips, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility. Responsive layout – Mobile-friendly with touch support. Advanced Operations Undo/Redo system – Full action history management. Bulk operations – Multi-select delete, export, and modification. Error handling – Robust error feedback and handling. Performance optimization – Efficient rendering and memory management. Features Not Currently Supported By ESRI Draw/Measure Widgets XY Point Locations Make Your Own Units of Measure Measure Line Segments and Radius Snapping Is An Easy-to-find User Option Users Can Control The Number Of Decimal Places in Measurement Users May Add/Remove Measurements After Drawing Measurement Text Style Is Controllable Point Symbol Rotation Accurate Text Previews User Options For Choosing the Name of the Drawing Layer and If It Displays in Map Layer List Save Drawings To Local Storage and Retrieve Them in a Future Session List of Drawings For Easy Management Changelog 6/25/26:  Added an outline-only buffer option. Buffers can show just the outline with no fill. Buffer custom color now has separate fill and outline colors. Pick each one independently. Buffer geometry is now included in every export format (GeoJSON, shapefile, KML, and EB Draw), not just the parent attributes. Added developer-configurable buffer defaults in settings: distance, unit, opacity, and color. Added configurable measurement label templates for polyline and polygon labels. Added settings import and export as XML. Save a widget configuration to a file and load it into another application to copy settings between experiences. Standardized the settings panel on Jimu UI and made accessibility improvements throughout. 6/24/26:  Simplify downloads on blogpost. Most recent version will be kept on blog post. V1, V2, V3.1 and V3.2 can be found on GitHub link at top or directly at https://github.com/brianmcleer/draw-advanced-widget/releases 6/23/26:  Added true curves line draw option: Bezier curve, arc segment, and endpoint arc that were added in JavaScript API 5 Added triangles to draw options Fixed bug to disable or enable arrows on already created lines 6/9/26: Cleaned up the packaging based on standardization ideas from @SunshineLuke90  blog post, so the required modules now install automatically with the standard client install. No more need to run separate npm install commands for the shapefile dependencies. Thanks to everyone who has downloaded, tested, and sent feedback. Bug Fixes: Fix bug where a polygon buffer would reload as a circle around the polygon center instead of following the polygon edges (happens on page refresh, or when drawing before loading previous drawings). Fix bug where buffers on complex or self-overlapping shapes, including shapes with crossing segments, produced odd results, whether drawn or copied from a layer. Fix bug where buffers would not merge when features were copied from a map layer and merged before buffering. Fix bug where using a buffer as a selection returned the wrong areas, which also cleans up selections sent to Mailing Labels and Identify. Fix bug where Identify was not disabled when the Copy To Draw option was turned off. Fix bug where segment labels were lost after reloading drawings from a previous session. Fix bug where segment labels went away when clicking a drawing on the map or in the My Drawings list. Fix bug where measurement and segment labels grouped in the middle of a graphic after resizing or reloading. Labels now stay along their segments. Fix bug where duplicate, overlapping labels showed up while dragging a drawing. Fix bug where multi-line text did not survive a GeoJSON export and re-import. Fix several memory leaks from event listeners that were not being cleaned up. Note: drawings saved before these fixes may have old data and are best redrawn. New drawings will reload fine. 5/5/26: Minor bug fix to version 4.0 that resolves issue with merging multiple buffered features.  5/1/26: Version 4 released: Supports integration with Identify By Query widget by @JeffreyThompson2  Add enhancement from idea from @ncramer11 to support multiple lines numbers for text. Version Highest Supported DE Version Notes draw-advanced_V2 1.19 Version 2, no custom npm modules required draw-advanced_3.1 1.19 Version 3, custom npm modules required, compatible with 1.19 and earlier draw-advanced_3.2 1.20 Version 3, custom npm modules required, compatible with 1.20 draw-advanced_4.0 1.20 Version 3, custom npm modules required, compatible with 1.20. Supports integration with custom Identify widget   4/01/26: DE 1.20 version available 3.1 = DE 1.19 3.2 = DE 1.20 3.2 Enhancements Import/Export JSON to be compatible with OOTB Draw Widget Import/Export function.  3.2 BUG Fixes @ncramer11 reported 2 bugs and both have been resolved When adding a text graphic, the preview is duplicated. It seems that the text is being displayed in both a horizontal and vertical orientation. When editing text that has already been placed on the map, the 'label text' field defaults to a print file name.   3/26/26: DE 1.20 broke something in this widget, need to troubleshoot 2/26/26: No updates to widget, but recent February 26 update to AGOL OOTB EB Draw widget added import/export JSON files. These JSON files are compatible to be imported into this widget. This widget does not currently support an export from this widget into the OOTB EB Draw Widget.  2/24/2026: 3.1 Released: Enhancements Lock Drawing / All to prevent editing when locked Measurement On/Off for one or all in My Drawings Copy one vs multiple features at once Select multiple by selecting with clicks, or by drawing by rectangle or polygon Option to merge all features into one before pasting it into My Drawings Send drawing graphic to Mailing Labels as selection More control in settings to enable/disable tools/functions of widget Bugs Fix bug where when drawings are in prior session and user makes new drawings before loading, add to existing will wipe out prior drawings. Fix bug where local storage does not always remember manual sort order upon reload 2/12/2026: BUG Fix: @KamilNovák reported an "issue with importing SHP files that use regional coordinate systems, specifically EPSG:5514. After importing such SHP data, nothing is displayed on the map, and it is also not possible to change the symbology of the imported graphics." This has been resolved. Thank you for reporting and testing @KamilNovák.   2/05/2026: V3 Released   Required Optional Dependencies for V3 for shapefile import and export (install on client folder): npm install --save @mapbox/shp-write npm install shpjs jszip --save npm install shapefile Enhancements: Settings: Allow users to store drawings per applications or globally   My Drawings Tab: UI overhaul/new features to My Drawings are main updates of V3: WCAG/Tooltip Audit Import/Export supports KML and zipped shapefile now, while still maintaining GeoJSON and legacy JSON format. New sort option: Manually move drawings so that order in map reflects order in list. Useful for example if a solid fill polygon is drawn after a point, point can be dragged to be on top of polygon. (idea from @Marshal  on 6/20/25) Filter list by name to only show items in list from user text input Copy Features from map layers Grid styling Linear unit-based grid option Drawing notes and labeling “In View” option to display drawings in list only in visible map extent Collapse/Expand function to collapse or expand drawing details Zoom All to zoom to all drawings (credit to @GeoguichetGeoguichet credited in updated manifest Hide All – turn off drawings (redundant from map layers, uses may not enable to show in layers list or may not have layer list open all the time) Labels – Label drawing name, notes (see below on notes), or both. Single Drawings: Label by name, notes, or both Notes – dialogue box appears to store notes on drawing. This is exported as a field, could be useful in shapefile for users to populate their own field. Visible – individual control visibility for drawings Zoom To – zoom to single drawing extent Move Up / Move Down – Move drawings up or down in list and that is how they will draw on map Draw Tab: Under enable snapping, added enable grid (with contributions from @GeoguichetGeoguichet ) Under Enable Buffer, add Label Buffer with a basic label with a leader line Copy/Paste from selected feature on map layer (idea from @HeatherWidlund on 1/21/26) Bug Fixes: @JoshuaHouse  sent a DM about vertices not being able to be edited in Draw tab. Updated so that double clicking a graphic with either draw tab or my drawings tab active allows to edit vertices of line or polygon. @GeoguichetGeoguichet on blog post reported issue with objects renaming. This has been resolved so that if a point is created it will go Point 1, Point 2, Point 3, a polygon it will go Polygon 1, Polygon 2, Polygon 3, etc. @GeoguichetGeoguichet on blog post reported issue with import of points with picture symbols did not retain picture symbols. This has been resolved (tested before/after using Outdoor Recreation symbology set) @adamsimple on blog post reported issue that it looks like there is a compatibility issue with ExB 1.19. The widget is attempting to access a legacy theme property. This has been resolved. @KevinHitchcock reported that when length labels turned off and segment labels are on, “Total:” shows with no units reported. This has been resolved. 10/27/2025:  Bug fix: When going from Draw to My Drawings with a tool selected, the tool will stay active so you can still draw graphics when on the My Drawings Tab. The ZIP has been updated to resolve this bug.  10/15/2025: Version 2 released Buffer Add buffers to drawings including points, lines, polygons, and circles. Configure buffer distance, unit, and opacity interactively. Buffers update automatically when the parent drawing is reshaped or moved. Buffers can be removed individually or cleared all at once. Buffers are included in import and export operations. Line Arrows Add arrowheads to line drawings to indicate direction. Arrowheads can be toggled on or off while drawing or after creation. Works with both straight and freehand line tools. Arrow styling integrates with existing line symbol settings. Import/Export (GeoJSON) Drawings can be imported from or exported as valid GeoJSON files. Import GeoJSON created from other GIS tools or previous sessions. Export GeoJSON for use in other applications, including ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro. Note: For KML/KMZ, a third party or additional ArcGIS Pro geoprocessing operation will be needed (https://mygeodata.cloud/converter/, https://mapshaper.org, or others may be a viable option). Maintains geometry and attributes for consistent round-tripping. When importing into ArcGIS Pro single drawings in a GeoJSON file, use the JSON to Features geoprocessing tool and ensure the valid geometry is selected in the Geometry Type drop-down (text not supported). When importing into ArcGIS Pro with multiple drawings in a GeoJSON file, use the Batch Import Data geoprocessing tool. This supports importing multiple geometry types from a single GeoJSON file (text not supported). Legacy JSON files from previous versions of the widget can still be imported for compatibility. Measurement Label Editing Measurement labels can be repositioned by dragging. Text properties such as size, color, font, halo, bold, italic, and underline can be adjusted. Updates are applied instantly to labels on the map. Supports editing labels for points, lines, polygons, and circles. Improves map readability and customization without redrawing geometries. Measurement Label Improvements – Special thanks to @MattiasEkström  for assistance on this portion Segment labels for lines and polygons can now be rotated to match the orientation of the underlying segment. Users can toggle between oriented labels (aligned with the line or polygon segment) and straight horizontal labels. Rotated labels dynamically follow the shape of the line as it is edited. This improves readability on curved or angled segments and provides more control over how measurements are displayed. Delete All (My Drawings) A new Delete All button has been added to the My Drawings panel. Allows users to quickly remove all drawings at once. Includes a confirmation step to prevent accidental deletion. UI Updates Known Issues Circles Aren't Real - Circles generated by this Widget are actually 60-sided polygons and there is no good way to tell how a drawing was created after the fact. As far as this Widget is concerned, any polygon with exactly 60-sides is a circle. If you create your own polygon with exactly 60-sides or distort a circle so that it is no longer circular, it will be treated as if it is a circle and calculate a radius. Freehand Line Segments - Technically, freehand line segments work fine, but they generate too many labels to be useful. For reasons similar to the circle problem above, there wasn't a good way of disabling the line segment option for freehand drawings, but it's a bad idea to use them. Make Your Own Units Will Clear Your Default Unit Selection - After creating or editing your units in the Builder, your selected default unit will be cleared. You may need to select a unit of measure other than your desired choice, save Experience Builder and then switch back to your desired choice and save again. This issue is semi-intentional for the following reasons: I could not get Experience Builder to recognize changes to the unit list and unlock the save button. The default unit is passed as the index of an array, so creating or deleting units could result in the incorrect unit being selected or an out-of-range error. Text Color Problems -  When first selecting a Background Color, you must first change to one of the Standard Colors. After selecting a Standard Color, all of the options will work.   ... View more

Has anyone had success in integrating an open data portal with the Add Data widget so that layers published on the data portal are available in the Add Data widget? If so, how to configure so only those layers are available in the add data widget.  ... View more