Hide Features in Feature Layers, Return Selected Count Only

[KDeVogelaere]

Is it possible to query and select hidden point features from a Map using the ArcGIS JS API?

A little background: For security reasons I do not want these point features to display on the map, nor do I want the user to "accidentally" make them visible by changing the CSS properties. The number of point features in a selected area on the Map should be the only thing returned from the query.  Any thoughts on where to begin?

ArcGIS API for JavaScript  GIS  Web GIS

[RobertScheitlin__GISP · Accepted solution]

K,

   Sure you can query features that do not appear on the map using a simple QueryTask.

QueryTask | API Reference | ArcGIS API for JavaScript

[TimWitt2]

Here is an example: Query data without a map | ArcGIS API for JavaScript

[KDeVogelaere]

Great!  I am familiar with QueryTask thank you for confirming this is possible.

Best Regards,

KD