Automatically zoom to a location using the Zone Lookup template in ArcGIS Instant Apps

Summary

In ArcGIS Instant Apps, the Zone Lookup template enables searching for an address to identify locations within a defined zone or region. However, there is no option to automatically zoom the map to a predefined scale when a search is performed. As a result, the map remains at the default extent, requiring manual zoom adjustment to view the address clearly.

The map can be configured to zoom to a specific scale when a location is searched, improving visibility and reducing the need for manual navigation. This article outlines the workflow to automatically zoom to a location using the Zone Lookup template.

Procedure

1. Sign in to ArcGIS Instant Apps and create an app using the Zone Lookup template. Refer to ArcGIS Instant Apps: Explore apps for instructions.
2. Open the preferred map. Refer to Steps 1 and 2 in ArcGIS Instant Apps: Manage apps for instructions.
3. In the configuration window, toggle Express off in the side panel.
4. In the Turn off express mode window, click Continue.
5. Configure the zoom in option.
   1. Click Zone Lookup in the side panel and click Options.
   2. Under Search Type, select For a zone and select the layers to include in the location search. In this example, the USA Counties Generalized Boundaries layer is selected.

3. Under Spatial relationship, choose Intersects from the drop-down menu.

4. Click Back to return to the Zone Lookup panel.
5. Click Style results.
6. Under Map results, toggle Set scale level on.

6. Click Publish to save the configuration.

The map automatically zooms after a location is searched using the Zone Lookup template in ArcGIS Instant Apps.