Save Map State

The Save Map State widget lets you save your current map setup – visible layers, graphics, and extent – and bring it back with a single click. It is perfect for switching between tasks, revisiting a previous view, or sharing a consistent setup with others.

When working with maps that contain dozens of layers and overlays, it is easy to lose time reconfiguring your view. The Save Map State widget helps ArcGIS® Experience Builder users preserve and restore specific map configurations with a single click. Whether you are switching between projects, preparing for a meeting, or just want to pick up where you left off, this widget keeps your work focused and efficient.

Save Map State captures everything from layer visibility and map extent to user-drawn graphics and measurements. Each saved state is stored locally for the current user, so there is no need for server-side setup or authentication. You can create multiple states for different workflows and move between them effortlessly.

What it helps you do

• Quickly save your current map setup for later use
• Restore layers, extent, drawings, and other settings instantly
• Create multiple personal map states for different workflows
• Reduce time spent preparing maps for repetitive tasks

Key features

• Comprehensive state capture
  Includes layer visibility, current map extent, sketches, and graphics
• Locally stored and user-specific
  Uses browser local storage, so each user can keep their own states without affecting others
• Simple and clean interface
  Provides clear controls to select, save, load, and delete saved states
• Supports graphics and annotations
  Retains user-drawn graphics and markups

Example use cases

• Toggle between operational views like planning, approvals, or inspections
• Prepare a collection of states for stakeholder review or presentations
• Allow field users to save and reopen sketched observations back in the office
• Quickly revert to a previous configuration when comparing changes

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