I have been experimenting with creating apps from templates in an ArcGIS Online Public Account. While I can create apps that let me view my web map, I have yet to find a way to create a map that works with the edit tools in the app templates.
My web map has one shapefile that was loaded into the map as a zip file. When I try to configure the Find, Edit, Filter or GeoForm templates from this web map, it tells me there isn't an editable layer to work with even though I have editing enabled.
I suspect the problem lies with the way my shapefile has been uploaded. Is there a way to upload a shapefile that will let me edit it in the app? Loading it as a zipped shapefile or geodatabase doesn't work. Should I try to publish it from ArcGIS for Desktop? Is there a way to do this with a public account? Or is it just not possible unless I upgrade to an organizational account?
Best Answer
Unfortunately, uploading a shapefiles inside a web map will not provide an editable layer, since no feature service gets created in the process. Instead, you get a static layer stored with the web map. From the ArcGIS Online Help (emphasis mine):
To create a feature service within ArcGIS Online, you need a organizational account (i.e. paid subscription). Again from ArcGIS Online Help (emphasis mine):