Configurable apps to ArcGIS Instant Apps

ArcGIS Configurable Apps are web mapping applications that let you create apps without coding. You can choose from pre-configured templates with configurable components like map layers, tools, and widgets.

ArcGIS Instant AppsArcGIS Instant Apps is an app builder product that allows users to quickly create and share interactive web apps without any coding.Learn more is the next generation of these apps. It allows you to create lightweight, focused mapping applications quickly. Instant Apps uses the latest ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScriptArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, previously known as ArcGIS API for JavaScript, is a developer product for building mapping and spatial analysis applications for the web.Learn more 4.x components and includes many of the templates from Configurable Apps.

To migrate an app from Configurable Apps to Instant Apps, the process may vary based on the chosen classic template. However, you can follow these general instructions to start migrating your existing apps to ArcGIS Instant Apps.

How to migrate to ArcGIS Instant Apps

1. Evaluate your existing app

   The first step is to evaluate your existing app and determine if it is a good candidate for migration to Instant Apps. Some factors to consider include:

   • Purpose of the app.
   • Complexity of the workflow.
   • Size of the data being used.

2. Create a new Instant App

   You can create a new app with the Instant AppsArcGIS Instant Apps is an app builder product that allows users to quickly create and share interactive web apps without any coding.Learn more. Use the builder to configure the app's functionality, map layout, and design.

3. Test the app

   It is important to thoroughly test the new web app to ensure that it functions as expected.

4. Share the app

   Once you are satisfied with the new web app, you can deploy it to your organization's ArcGIS Online ArcGIS Online is a GIS mapping, analytics, data hosting, and content management software as a service (SaaS) product. It includes applications, tools, APIs, and location services for users and developers. It is subscription-based and requires an ArcGIS Online account.Learn moreor ArcGIS EnterpriseArcGIS Enterprise is a GIS mapping, analytics, data hosting, and content management product that can be hosted on-premise or in a cloud infrastructure. It includes software, applications, tools, APIs, and services for users and developers.Learn more environment. You can then share the app with your intended audience and begin using it.

Listed below are several Configurable Apps templates and its equivalent in ArcGIS Instant Apps.

Tutorials

Use tools to create different types of contentContent is a collection of items in a portal that belong to a user, group, or organization.Learn more and build low-code/no-code applications.

Import data as a feature layer

Use data management tools to import and create hosted feature layers.

ArcGIS Online Location Platform dashboard

Create a web map

Use Map Viewer to create a web map for your application.

Map Viewer

Style layers in a web map

Use Map Viewer to style layers in a web map.

ArcGIS Online Map Viewer

Learn more on creating web apps using ArcGIS Instant Apps.

Create a web app

Use the Basic template to create a simple web app using ArcGIS Instant Apps.

ArcGIS Online

Tools

Use tools to access the ArcGIS organizationAn organization a list of members from the same business, association, or entity who can sign in, access tools and applications, and collaborate with other members in a portal. All members have an ArcGIS account and are approved by an administrator to access the same portal.Learn more and create and manage content for your no-code applications.