var directionsWidget = new Directions({
  view: view
});
// Adds the Directions widget below other elements in
// the top right corner of the view
view.ui.add(directionsWidget, {
  position: "top-right",
  index: 2
});

Property Overview

Property Details

container String|HTMLElement inherited

The ID or node representing the DOM element containing the widget. This property can only be set once.

declaredClass Stringreadonly inherited

Since: ArcGIS API for JavaScript 4.7

The name of the class. The declared class name is formatted as esri.folder.className.

destroyed Boolean inherited

When true, this property indicates whether the widget has been destroyed.

goToOverride GoToOverride

Since: ArcGIS API for JavaScript 4.8

This function provides the ability to override either the MapView goTo() or SceneView goTo() methods.

See also:

• MapView
• SceneView

Example:

// The following snippet uses the Search widget but can be applied to any
// widgets that support the goToOverride property.
search.goToOverride = function(view, goToParams) {
  goToParams.options.duration = updatedDuration;
  return view.goTo(goToParams.target, goToParams.options);
};

iconClass String

Since: ArcGIS API for JavaScript 4.7

The widget's default CSS icon class.

id String inherited

The unique ID assigned to the widget when the widget is created. If not set by the developer, it will default to the container ID, or if that is not present then it will be automatically generated.

label String

Since: ArcGIS API for JavaScript 4.7

The widget's default label.

lastRoute Objectreadonly

Since: ArcGIS API for JavaScript 4.12

The most recent route result. Returns an object containing properties for any barriers used when generating the route, messages that may arise when solving the route, and finally an array of returned RouteResults.

Properties:

barriers Graphic[] Array of graphics representing the point barriers. For a list of properties returned for each barrier, see the barriers help documentation.

messages Object[] An array of messages serialized to JSON. Specification: description String A descriptive message of the returned mesage. type Number Number indicating the message type returned from the service. This number correlates to one of the possible values listed below. Number Value 0 informative 1 process-definition 2 process-start 3 process-stop 50 warning 100 error 101 empty 200 abort

polygonBarriers Graphic[] Array of graphics representing the polygon barriers. For a list of properties returned for each barrier, see the barriers help documentation.

polylineBarriers Graphic[] Array of graphics representing the polygon barriers. For a list of properties returned for each barrier, see the barriers help documentation.

routeResults RouteResult An array of RouteResults.

Default Value:null

maxStops Number

The maximum number of stops allowed for routing.

Default Value:50

routeServiceUrl Stringautocast

The URL of the REST endpoint of the Route service.

Default Value:"https://route.arcgis.com/arcgis/rest/services/World/Route/NAServer/Route_World"

routeSymbol SimpleLineSymbol

Defines the symbol used to draw the route on the map.

searchProperties SearchProperties

Controls the default properties used when searching. Note that the default searchProperties differ slightly from the Search widget.

Default Value:null

stopSymbols Object

The default stop symbols used to display locations between the origin and final destination.

Properties:

first Symbol optional The first stop symbol.

middle Symbol optional The middle stop symbol.

last Symbol optional The last stop symbol.

unlocated Symbol optional An unlocated stop symbol.

waypoint Symbol optional A waypoint stop symbol.

view MapView|SceneView

The view from which the widget will operate.

viewModel DirectionsViewModelautocast

The view model for this widget. This is a class that contains all the logic (properties and methods) that controls this widget's behavior. See the DirectionsViewModel class to access all properties and methods on the widget.

Method Overview

Method Details

classes(classNames){String}inherited

Since: ArcGIS API for JavaScript 4.7

A utility method used for building the value for a widget's class property. This aids in simplifying CSS class setup.

Parameter:

classNames (String|String[]|Object)[] repeatable The class names.

Returns:

Type	Description
String	The computed class name.

See also:

• Guide - Widget development (rendering)

Example:

// .tsx syntax showing how to set CSS classes while rendering the widget

render() {
  const dynamicIconClasses = {
    [CSS.myIcon]: this.showIcon,
    [CSS.greyIcon]: !this.showIcon
  };

  return (
    <div class={classes(CSS.root, CSS.mixin, dynamicIconClasses)} />
  );
}

destroy()inherited

Destroys the widget instance.

emit(type, event){Boolean}inherited

Emits an event on the instance. This method should only be used when creating subclasses of this class.

Parameters:

type String The name of the event.

event Object optional The event payload.

Returns:

Type	Description
Boolean	true if a listener was notified

getDirections(){Promise<RouteResult>}

Calculate the route to the input locations and display the list of directions.

Returns:

Type	Description
Promise<RouteResult>	When resolved, returns an object containing the calculated RouteResult.

hasEventListener(type){Boolean}inherited

Indicates whether there is an event listener on the instance that matches the provided event name.

Parameter:

type String The name of the event.

Returns:

Type	Description
Boolean	Returns true if the class supports the input event.

on(type, listener){Object}inherited

Registers an event handler on the instance. Call this method to hook an event with a listener.

Parameters:

type String|String[] A event type, or an array of event types, to listen for.

listener Function The function to call when the event is fired.

Returns:

Type	Description
Object	Returns an event handler with a remove() method that can be called to stop listening for the event(s). Property Type Description remove Function When called, removes the listener from the event.

Example:

view.on("click", function(event){
  // event is the event handle returned after the event fires.
  console.log(event.mapPoint);
});

own(handles)inherited

Widget teardown helper. Any handles added to it will be automatically removed when the widget is destroyed.

Parameter:

handles WatchHandle|WatchHandle[] Handles marked for removal once the widget is destroyed.

postInitialize()inherited

This method is primarily used by developers when implementing custom widgets. Executes after widget is ready for rendering.

render(){Object}inherited

This method is primarily used by developers when implementing custom widgets. It must be implemented by subclasses for rendering.

Returns:

Type	Description
Object	The rendered virtual node.

renderNow()inherited

Renders widget to the DOM immediately.

scheduleRender()inherited

This method is primarily used by developers when implementing custom widgets. Schedules widget rendering. This method is useful for changes affecting the UI.

zoomToRoute()

Zoom so that the full route is displayed within the current map extent.

Type Definitions

SearchProperties

Configurable Search properties of the widget.

Properties:

activeSourceIndex Number optional Number index indicating the current selected source.

allPlaceholder String optional String value used as a hint for input text when searching on multiple sources.

autoNavigate Boolean optional Default Value:true Indicates whether to automatically navigate to the selected result once selected.

autoSelect Boolean optional Indicates whether to automatically select and zoom to the first geocoded result.

locationType String optional Define the type of location, either "street" or "rooftop". The default value will be "street" for any locator source that does not define a locationType.

maxResults Number optional Default Value:6 Indicates the maximum number of search results to return.

maxSuggestions Number optional Default Value:6 Indicates the maximum number of suggestions to return for the widget's input.

minSuggestCharacters Number optional Default Value:1 Indicates the minimum number of characters required before querying for a suggestion.

popupEnabled Boolean optional Default Value:false Indicates whether to display a Popup when a selected result is clicked.

popupOpenOnSelect Boolean optional Default Value:true Indicates whether to show the Popup when a result is selected.

popupTemplate PopupTemplate optional A customized PopupTemplate for the selected feature.

resultGraphicEnabled Boolean optional Default Value:false Indicates whether to show a graphic on the map for the selected source.

searchAllEnabled Boolean optional Indicates whether to display the option to search all sources.

searchTerm String optional The value of the search box input text string.

sources Collection<(LayerSearchSource|LocatorSearchSource)> optional Specifies the sources to search in the view.

suggestionsEnabled Boolean optional Default Value:true Indicates whether to display suggestions as the user enters input text in the widget.

view MapView | SceneView optional The view of the widget.

viewModel SearchViewModel optional The Search widget's view model.