Latest Contributions by RebeccaStrauch__GISP

​Michael, it is not possible at this time to add widgets to the AGOL version of WAB, but is not difficult with the WAB developers version.  Many of the current custom widgets available from Robert S and others are fairly straight forward to use.  I have several docs available, that you can check out.  The Web AppBuilder Developer Edition – Customization Resource List​   Lists many if the resources to get you started, including links to the others docs I have.  For instaling WAB look at Tips and Observations for getting Web AppBuilder -  Developer Edition Installed​   I have two others specific to the Local Layer widget...links are in the resource doc. I try to update these with new info, especially the Resource doc, whenever I see something more come out. Hope these help. ... View more

if you want to keep everything internal you should look at installing Portal.  Portal is similar to ArcGIS Online but keep totally in-house.  Although I haven't used it for production purposes, I installed it during a beta and it seemed fairly straight forward.  Keep in mind that Portal will always be slightly behind features becoming available with AGOL, since the online platform is much easier for esri to deploy than Portal (and Web AppBuilder Dev edition). As for my opinion on why the appid is necessary with the redirect, this is a way to register the use of the software. Although WAB is a freely available download, and pretty much anyone can get a subscription to AGOL at least for development, esri does put resources and effort into creating the application and like most sites, I don't see a problem with them wanting users to authenticate using AGOL or Portal.  However, that doesn't mean I don't appreciate the efforts of talented users willing to develop and share custom widgets, including and especially the widget that (once a base map mapid is registered) allows us to directly use our AGS services.  I beleive that as esri sees a demand for some of these widgets and chatter on the forums, more and more of these features will be released thru AGOL and eventually WAB and Portal.  case in point, ArcGIS Online | What's New - March 2015   with the next version of WAB anticipated to be released sometime later this month (my guess would be during or right after the Dev Summit, but that's just my opinion, nothing official). Again, because Portal is package differently, that may be on a slightly different schedule. So, I would suggest looking more into what you have available thru you ArcGIS Server licensing for Portal, and talk with you customer rep or tech support If you have specific questions.  And, even though my notes are tested for Online, some of my tips may help with Portal also.  I have four blog docs, but the install tips and the resource docs might be your best bet for getting started.  I feel your frustration of all things wanting seeming to need AGOL, but at least they are providing an alternative with Portal.  i hope some of this helps. Tips and Observations for getting Web AppBuilder - Developer Edition Installed Web AppBuilder Developer Edition – Customization Resource List ... View more