xbUI User Guide

  • XBSearch allows you to search for features using specific attribute values.

    To configure XBSearch:

    1. Open the project in Development Mode.
    2. Click the XBUI widget panel.
    3. Click "Add New Query".
    4. Choose your data source (e.g., Arizona Biltmore Estates).
    5. Set the type as Search Query.
    6. Build an SQL expression:
      • Click "SQL Expression Builder" > Add Clause.
      • Select the field
      • Operator: "is"
      • Value: "*"
      • Click OK
    7. Save and publish.

    To use XBSearch in the live app:

    1. Click the magnifying glass icon.
    2. Enter a value.
    3. Scroll through results and select the feature.
    4. The Identify panel will populate with selected feature data.

  • Queries allow you to select or filter map features based on attribute values.

    To create a query:

    1. In the Table of Contents, click the three-dot menu next to the layer you want to filter.
    2. Select "Select/Filter by Attributes".
    3. In the Query Builder window, click "Add Clause".
    4. Select the attribute field.
    5. Choose an operator.
    6. Set the value.
    7. You can add more clauses to refine your query.

    Once the query is complete, choose:

    • Select Using Query to populate the Identify panel.
    • Filter Map Using Query to hide all other features.

  • To edit a single feature:

    1. Make a selection using any Selection Mode.
    2. In the Identify panel, expand the layer.
    3. Click the pencil icon next to a feature.
    4. Edit attributes as needed.
    5. Click the green Save icon.
    6. A confirmation popup will appear.

    For batch editing:

    1. Select multiple features.
    2. In the Identify panel, click the pencil icon next to the parent layer.
    3. Update shared attributes.
    4. Click Save.
    5. All selected features will update and reflect changes on the map.

    Ensure that your layers are configured as editable in ArcGIS for this to work.

  • To generate a table of selected attributes:

    1. Use a selection tool to highlight features.
    2. In the Identify panel, click the three dots next to a layer.
    3. Choose "Show in Table".
    4. A floating table will appear.

    In the table, you can:

    • View and scroll through attributes.
    • Rename the tab (three dots > Rename Tab).
    • Filter columns ("Columns" tab).
    • Apply table filters.
    • Adjust density (Compact, Standard, Comfortable).
    • Export the table to CSV.

    To create a second table:

    1. Clear your selection.
    2. Make a new selection.
    3. Repeat the steps above.

  • The XBUI widget includes powerful selection tools available through the Selection Mode Toolbar, found above the Table of Contents.

    Available selection modes:

    • Point: Click a map point to select intersecting features.
    • Line: Click and draw a line to select features it crosses.
    • Rectangle: Click and drag a rectangle across features.
    • Circle: Click and drag a circle around your selection.
    • Polygon: Click to draw a custom shape, then double-click to close.

    To use a selection tool:

    1. Click the appropriate icon from the toolbar.
    2. Follow the on-screen instructions to draw the selection.
    3. The Identify panel below will populate with selected features.

    Once selected, you can:

    View attributes:

    • Click on any layer name within the Identify panel to expand it.
    • Click on a specific feature within the layer to view its attribute details.
    • Attributes will appear in a structured format, showing field names and values.

    Zoom or pan to individual features:

    • Locate the feature in the Identify panel.
    • Click the three-dot menu (•••) next to the feature.
    • Select "Zoom to Location" to center and zoom into the feature.
    • Alternatively, select "Pan to Location" to center the map on the feature without changing the zoom level.

    Perform graphic or buffer selections:

    • From the Identify panel, click the three-dot menu next to a feature or layer.
    • Choose "Select Using Graphic" to use that feature’s geometry (e.g., polygon) to select overlapping features.
    • Choose "Buffer and Select Using Graphic" to apply a buffer (default 300 ft) around the feature and select features within that buffer.
    • To change the buffer size, select "Edit Buffer" from the menu and input a new value (e.g., 500 ft). Save to apply.

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