Filter target elements based on selected features on a map in ArcGIS Dashboards

Summary

Filtering target elements to show details of selected features is useful when viewing a map in ArcGIS Dashboards rather than filtering according to the map extent. For example, the number of people affected by illnesses, natural disasters, or accidents can be accurately displayed in the filtered target elements by selecting the features on the map. This article provides the workflow to filter target elements based on selected features in ArcGIS Dashboards. For this example, the map, list, and indicator elements are added to the dashboard.

Procedure

1. In ArcGIS Dashboards, add the map, list, and indicator elements.

2. Configure the map element to apply the Filter action. Refer to ArcGIS Dashboard: Filter data for more information on filters. On the Layer actions tab of the Map window, set the list and indicator elements as the filter target elements. Refer to ArcGIS Dashboards: Configure actions on dashboard elements for instructions.
3. Under the target elements, in the Method section, select either Fields or Spatial and click Done. In this example, Spatial is selected.

Note:
The polygon geometry type is required in a source layer for a spatial filter to be applied to the target element. Refer to ArcGIS Online: Operational layer for more information. 

4. In the upper-left corner of the map element, click the selection tool drop-down menu and select a drawing method. In this example, Rectangle is selected, and the selection tool is enabled.

5. In the map element, draw with the selection tool to select the features.

The image below displays the filtered list and indicator elements to show details of the selected features in the map element.