Frequently asked question

Can the Search widget's results be automatically queried using the Query widget in ArcGIS Experience Builder?

Last Published: April 2, 2026

No, the results from the Search widget cannot be automatically queried using the Query widget in ArcGIS Experience Builder. The Search widget is used to find features, records, or locations from specific layers and locators. The search results can be used in the Query widget, but the Apply button must be clicked to execute the query.

As an alternative, use the Search and Near Me widgets to return results automatically without manual execution. Refer to the steps below to configure the actions.

  1. Open the Experience Builder experience.
  2. From the Insert widget panel on the left, drag and drop the Search and Near Me widgets onto the canvas. Refer to ArcGIS Experience Builder: Add and connect widgets for more information.
  3. Configure the actions in the Search widget. Refer to ArcGIS Experience Builder: Add actions to widgets for more information.
    1. On the canvas, click the Search widget.
    2. In the Search panel, click the Action tab.
    3. On the Action tab, click Add action under Record selection changes.
The Search panel in ArcGIS Experience Builder
  1. In the Select a target panel, click Near Me under Widgets.
  2. In the Select an action panel, click Set location.
  1. Configure the actions in the Near Me widget.
    1. On the canvas, click the Near Me widget.
    2. In the Near Me panel, click the Content tab.
    3. On the Content tab, click the map under Analysis Settings.
The Near Me panel in ArcGIS Experience Builder
  1. In the map panel, specify Search distance and Distance units.
The map layer pane in ArcGIS Experience Builder
  1. Under Analysis, click Add Analysis.
  2. Under Analysis Type, select Proximity and click OK.
The Analysis Type panel in ArcGIS Experience Builder
  1. On the builder toolbar, click Save to save the changes.

The experience below displays nearby features automatically returned after an address is entered in the Search widget.

The experience in ArcGIS Experience Builder

Article ID: 000040730

Software:
  • ArcGIS Experience Builder

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