
LocalMaps Gallery 3.x (Beta)
Take your Web GIS even further with a first look at the next generation of LocalMaps.

Overview
LocalMaps 3.x, the next-generation of web mapping is well on the way to your doorstep. If you have heard us talking about this next-gen release you will know that first cab off the rank is our frontend Gallery.
The current LocalMaps Gallery has barely been touched since we first pushed LocalMaps out to you - so an update is well overdue. And what an update it is - a full revistalisation! Built using the using Esri's Calcite Design System , the Gallery 3.x (Beta) gives you more flexible configuration, greater style options and the ability to live preview in the same tab before saving your changes to the live site.
This Gallery is in beta for its first release – so a great chance to run it alongside your existing 2.3.2 Gallery!
Check out the key features below or have a go yourself:
Key features
Gallery
- Hero Image banner (replaces feature map carousel)
- Fixed height cards
- Flexible About Text position - above categories or in footer
- Metadata page has changed to link to Item Details page in AGOL / Portal
- Specific item type icons on each card
- Private / Secure cards are easier to identify with new lock symbol
- Linked to 2.3.2 viewer - so can be used alongside current gallery to access maps
Gallery Components

LocalMaps Gallery 3.x (Beta)
- App Title.
- Banner Title / Subtitle.
- Hero Image.
- Content search.
- Hide or show filters.
- Sort order.
- Grid or list display for group contents.
- About Text
- Item Card
- Item Details (Metadata)
Administration
- Dynamic Admin view - gives you a live preview as you change elements and ability to save drafts before publishing. NO cache clearing required (woo)
- Load Settings from Legacy LocalMaps Gallery - these can then be edited and tweaked once installed (Title, Group, Categories, Links, About Text)
- Greater Header and Title theming - App title, Logo, Favicon, Hero image (including set of Esri default images to use), Banner title / subtitle, configure banner styles (text position, gradient colour, gradient direction, text colour)
- Toggle on card details e.g item type, item owner, link to item details
- HTML Rich text editor
- Information Banner - enable info banner to highlight important changes/maps/emergencies/maintenance
- 13 new font choices + ability to use custom Google Fonts
- Info links to Geonet to submit ideas, see whats new and view help info in Confluence site
- Expandable / Collapsible menu section panel
Administration for Gallery (Information Banner Section)
General
- Leverages 2.3.2 authentication (Having your LocalMaps on v2.3.2 is a pre-requisite to installing the Gallery 3.x)
- Runs as a static web application
- ArcGIS Enterprise/Online Item used for settings and asset storage
Installation
The Gallery 3.x (Beta) requires an install by an Eagle Technical Consultant.
You can easily run both your 2.3.2 Gallery AND the Gallery 3.x (Beta) at the same time to allow for feedback and getting a good feel of the new look before fully switching over to the 3.x version. Both galleries will open maps in the existing 2.3.2 LocalMaps Viewer.
To get the Gallery 3.x (Beta) installed, please contact your Eagle Account Manager.
What's next
We are already onto the next thing too! Development of the next-gen LocalMaps 3.x Viewer and key modules.
Timeline:
Expected release of the LocalMaps 3.x Viewer (Beta) will be in Q4 2022.
Key Features & Info:
- The LocalMaps Viewer will move from Web AppBuilder to Esri's Experience Builder .
- Key widgets and capabilites will be enhanced and prioritised first (for release in Beta) and lesser used capabitlies will be released in subsequent full version.
- Priority of tools in first beta release will be based on Geonet Ideas submission, Viewer Survey feedback (see below), and general LocalMaps user feedback.
- More information will be available on the LocalMaps GeoNet and at the 2022 New Zealand Esri User Conference.
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Your Input is important to us!
Do you and your users have some ideas? Do you want to make sure your feedback is heard before we get too far down the track?
Then make sure to submit your ideas on the LocalMaps GeoNet Page and keep an eye out for the LocalMaps Viewer 3.x Input Survey that will be available in the coming months!
For general support or queries please email us at localmapssupport@eagle.co.nz