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This document provides an overview of Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS, which enables users to create web applications without programming. It can be used within ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS. Users can choose from 30+ widgets to add interactive functionality. Apps are hosted and shared within the user's organization. Custom widgets can be used to further extend app capabilities. Resources for learning and getting help with Web AppBuilder include online documentation, training courses, and an active user community on GeoNet.

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WebApp Builder Intro PDF

This document provides an overview of Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS, which enables users to create web applications without programming. It can be used within ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS. Users can choose from 30+ widgets to add interactive functionality. Apps are hosted and shared within the user's organization. Custom widgets can be used to further extend app capabilities. Resources for learning and getting help with Web AppBuilder include online documentation, training courses, and an active user community on GeoNet.

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Intro to Web App Builder

Mark Scott, Solutions Engineer, Esri County Government Team


[email protected]
The ArcGIS Platform enables Web GIS
Enabling GIS Everywhere

Desktop Web Device

Simple
Integrated
Open

portal

Server Online Content


and Services Available in the Cloud . . .
. . . and On-Premises
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Creating web apps with ArcGIS
ArcGIS Web Application Templates
ArcGIS Online and Portal for ArcGIS

Web Map

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30+ widgets

Create new web apps without


Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS programming
Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS

Functionality within ArcGIS Online and Portal for ArcGIS


- ArcGIS Online since Dec 2014
- Portal for ArcGIS in 10.3 and later
Enables new apps to be created without coding
- Interactive WYSIWYG user experience
- Runs on any device, in a web browser
Fully integrated with the ArcGIS Platform
Built with ArcGIS API for JavaScript and HTML 5 technology
Extensible
2 Options to Work with Web AppBuilder

1. Within ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS


- Embedded in the web site
- Activate from the map viewer or My Contents

2. Developer Edition
- Separate download and installed locally
- Sign into ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS
- Support for custom widgets and themes

Both offer the same builder user experience, same capabilities


By the Numbers

# of apps made in ArcGIS Online: 10,000+


# of Developer Edition downloads: v1.0 9700+, v1.1 7400+ (early June 2015)
Pre-UC Survey: 70% are using it now

Very active user community on GeoNet


- Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS
- 8th most active
- Web AppBuilder Custom Widgets
- 6th most active

- Custom widgets by the community: over 2000+ downloads

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Workflow for Creating a new App
Available Widgets

Widget: a chunk of code that can be added in a modular fashion; provides functionality
30+ available; enable core web mapping application capabilities
Some Notable Widgets

Navigation Legend
Query Layer List
Search Overview Map
Geocoding Attribute
Editing HeaderController
Geoprocessing
Printing
Deploy Apps on Any Device
Leverage your organizations Utility Services

ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS


Organization settings panel

Locators Basemaps Print services


Web Apps from Web AppBuilder

Apps are hosted in ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS


Become items in App authors My Contents
Option to download source code for the app from Item Details page
- Customize web app
- Host in your own web server

ArcGIS Online Production


Portal for ArcGIS Web Server

Web App1 Web App2 Web App2

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2 Tiers of Customization

Enabling custom functionality Configurator


- Add custom widgets to your apps
- Non-developer

Extending custom functionality Developer


- Create new widgets from scratch
- Programmer
Using Custom Widgets/Themes in Your Apps

Workflow
- Download the source code for the app
- Apply customizations as desired
- Host in your own web server

http://doc.arcgis.com/en/web-appbuilder/manage-apps/deploy-app-online.htm
GeoNet: Custom Widgets shared by Community
https://geonet.esri.com/groups/web-app-builder-custom-widgets

Mixture of enhanced and


brand new widgets
Approx. 20+ widgets
Some supporting docs
GitHub: Esri Solutions Team Custom Widgets
https://github.com/Esri/solutions-webappbuilder-widgets

Widgets for specific


workflows
Samples
Web AppBuilder Developer Edition
Developers.ArcGIS.com/web-appbuilder

Download and install locally


- Sign into ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS
- Same builder user experience as embedded
Web AppBuilder
- Work with custom widgets and themes

Provides extensibility framework for apps


Leverages ArcGIS API for JavaScript
Create web apps on your own computer
GeoNet Esri Community

2 places for Web AppBuilder user community

Both are very active


Top GeoNet contributors post in these forums/places
GeoNet: Web AppBuilder Developer Edition Customization Resource List
https://geonet.esri.com/blogs/myAlaskaGIS/2015/02/20/web-appbuilder-developer-edition-customization-
resource-list

Created, owned, and


maintained by the
community
Rebecca Strauch
Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS Resources

Online help documentation


http://doc.arcgis.com/en/web-appbuilder/

Developer Edition help documentation


https://developers.arcgis.com/web-appbuilder/guide/xt-welcome.htm

Esri Live Training Seminar: Get Started with Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS (60 mins)

Esri Web course: Creating Web Applications Using Templates and Web AppBuilder
for ArcGIS (2-4 hours)
Esri Training Options
Free Live Training Seminars - Recorded Archive
http://training.esri.com/gateway/index.cfm?fa=seminars.recordedSeminars

E-Learning
http://www.esri.com/training/main/e-learning-courses

Instructor-led
http://www.esri.com/training/main/instructor-led-courses
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