Field Maps: How to generate Field Map forms from existing feature class

This knowledgebase article shows you how to generate ArcGIS Field Maps forms directly from an existing feature class by leveraging the Form Builder in Field Maps Designer or ArcGIS Online. This

let's you avoid manually recreating forms for each project.

Prepare Your Feature Class

Ensure your feature class (in a hosted feature layer or feature service) has:

1. Correct field names and data types
2. Domains (coded value lists) set up in ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Online — these will automatically become dropdowns in the form
3. Field aliases for user-friendly labels

Publish the Feature Class

If your feature class is in a file geodatabase or enterprise geodatabase:

1. Open ArcGIS Pro
2. Right-click the feature class → Share → Web Layer → Publish Web Layer
3. Enable Feature capability (editable if needed)

Open Field Maps Designer

1. Go to Field Maps Designer
2. Select your hosted feature layer
3. Click Forms in the left panel

Auto-Generate the Form

Field Maps will automatically detect fields from your feature class

You can:

1. Drag and drop fields into the form layout
2. Group fields into sections
3. Apply conditional visibility rules
   1. Use domains for dropdowns automatically

Save and Deploy

1. Click Save in Field Maps Designer
2. Open the map in the Field Maps mobile app 
   1. your form will now be available for data collection

Reusing the Form for Another Feature Class

If you want to apply the same form to another layer:

1. In Field Maps Designer, open the configured form
2. Use Save As to duplicate the map and point it to a different layer

We hope that this article has been helpful! If you have any feedback or questions, please feel free to send us an email or connect with us for a chat. The NTGISC team is here to assist you further!