Frequently asked question

Is it possible to split a line or polygon feature in ArcGIS Online?

Last Published: July 15, 2020

Answer

It is not possible to split a line or polygon feature in ArcGIS Online Map Viewer. However, it is possible to do so using ArcGIS Web AppBuilder in ArcGIS Online, and the result is reflected at the web map level in Map Viewer. The following steps describe how to split polygon features and line features in ArcGIS Web AppBuilder.

Note:
The following workflow is only applicable to web maps with editable hosted feature layers. Refer to ArcGIS Online: Manage editor settings for more information.
  1. In ArcGIS Online, navigate to Content > My Content.
  2. Browse to the desired web map, click the More Options Image of More options button button, and select Open in Map Viewer.
  3. In Map Viewer, click Save > Save to save the web map.
  4. Click Share, and create the ArcGIS Web AppBuilder app. Refer to ArcGIS Web AppBuilder: Create your first app for more information.
  5. In ArcGIS Web AppBuilder, click the Widget tab, and click Set the widgets in this controller.
  6. Click the Click here to add widget Image of Click here to add widget button button to add a new widget in the top panel.
Note:
Alternatively, on the Widget tab, scroll to and click Widget 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 to add a new widget.
  1. In the Choose Widget window, select the Edit widget, and click OK.
Image of the Choose Widget window
  1. In the Configure Edit window, under General settings, check the Cut check box, and click OK.
Image of the Configure Edit window
  1. In the top panel, click the Edit Image of the Edit widget button.
  2. In the Edit window, click the Cut Image of the Cut tool tool, and split the desired line or polygon feature.
  3. Save the app.

The images below show the cut line and polygon features in ArcGIS Web AppBuilder, with the result reflected at the web map level in ArcGIS Online Map Viewer.

In ArcGIS Web AppBuilder:

Image of cut line and polygon features in ArcGIS Web AppBuilder

In ArcGIS Online Map Viewer:

Image of cut line and polygon features in ArcGIS Online Map Viewer

Article ID: 000023424

Software:
  • ArcGIS Web AppBuilder
  • ArcGIS Online

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