PROBLEM

The Delete option is unavailable in the Smart Editor widget in ArcGIS Web AppBuilder

Last Published: February 22, 2022

Description

In ArcGIS Web AppBuilder, when attempting to delete a feature from a web map using the Smart Editor widget, the Delete option is unavailable, as shown in the image below.

The ArcGIS Web AppBuilder window with the Delete option not available in the Smart Editor widget.

Cause

The Allow Delete option is not enabled in the Smart Editor widget configuration.

Solution or Workaround

In ArcGIS Web AppBuilder, check the Allow Delete check box in the Smart Editor widget configuration to enable the Delete option.

Note:
Ensure the layers are editable in the web map. Refer to ArcGIS Online: Manage editor settings for more information.
  1. Log in to ArcGIS Online. Click Content > My Content.
  2. Browse to the ArcGIS Web AppBuilder web app, click More Options The More Options icon., and select Edit Application.
  3. In ArcGIS Web AppBuilder, on the Widget tab, browse to and hover over the Smart Editor widget, and click Configure this widget The Configure this widget icon..
  4. In the Configure Smart Editor window, on the Layer Settings tab, check the Allow Delete check box of the layers.
The Configure Smart Editor window with the three layers listed.
  1. Click OK.
  2. Click Save to save the configurations.

The image below shows the Delete option available in the Smart Editor widget in ArcGIS Web AppBuilder.

The ArcGIS Web AppBuilder window with the Delete option available in the Smart Editor widget.

Article ID: 000027095

Software:
  • ArcGIS Web AppBuilder

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