PROBLEM

Unable to edit features in ArcGIS Field Maps

Last Published: November 11, 2022

Description

In ArcGIS Field Maps, new features can be added to a map for data collection. However, in some cases, the Edit option is not available, as shown in the images below.

ArcGIS Field Maps (Android)

Options for a point feature in ArcGIS Field Maps on an Android device.

ArcGIS Field Maps (iOS)

Options for a point feature in ArcGIS Field Maps on an iOS device.

Cause

The Update option of the hosted feature layer is not enabled in ArcGIS Online.

Solution or Workaround

  1. Log in to ArcGIS Online with the same credentials used in ArcGIS Field Maps.
  2. Click Content > My Content.
  3. Browse to and click the hosted feature layer used in the ArcGIS Field Maps web map.
  4. On the item details page, click the Settings tab.
  5. Scroll down to the Feature Layer (hosted) section and check the Update check box under the What kind of editing is allowed? setting.
The 'What kind of editing is allowed' setting in ArcGIS Online.
  1. Click Save.

The images below show the Edit option is available in ArcGIS Field Maps.

ArcGIS Field Maps (Android)

The option to edit the point feature is available on the Android device.

ArcGIS Field Maps (iOS)

The option to edit the point feature is available on the iOS device.

Article ID:000028650

Software:
  • ArcGIS Field Maps iOS
  • ArcGIS Online
  • ArcGIS Field Maps Android

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