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arcgis-time-animation

Create and configure TimeExtent and TimeSlider for ArcGIS Maps SDK temporal data.

19|5|Updated Dec 14, 2025
Search Tags:#visualization#time#arcgis-js#temporal-data#time-slider#time-extent#layer-time
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npx skills add https://github.com/SaschaBrunnerCH/arcgis-maps-sdk-js-ai-context --skill arcgis-time-animation
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Skill: arcgis-time-animation
Source: https://github.com/SaschaBrunnerCH/arcgis-maps-sdk-js-ai-context/tree/main/contexts/4.34/skills/arcgis-time-animation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SaschaBrunnerCH/arcgis-maps-sdk-js-ai-context --skill arcgis-time-animation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Working with temporal data in maps requires time awareness, consistent extents, and animation controls to reveal patterns over time. This skill provides a structured approach to creating and applying TimeExtent, configuring TimeSlider, and enabling time-aware visualization across ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • TimeExtent management: define start and end of data periods to filter and animate layers.
  • TimeSlider configuration: control playback modes, stops, and visualization intervals across layers.
  • Time-aware layers: apply timeInfo to FeatureLayer, ImageryLayer, and MapImageLayer to drive temporal filtering and display.

Quick Start

Create a TimeSlider bound to a time-aware layer view to animate data across a defined time extent.

Frequently Asked Questions about arcgis-time-animation

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I animate temporal GIS data using the ArcGIS Maps SDK?▼

Animate temporal GIS data in ArcGIS Maps SDK by configuring a TimeSlider bound to a time-aware layer view, defining a TimeExtent to control playback across your mapped data.

What is the best way to filter ArcGIS layers by date ranges?▼

Filter ArcGIS layers by date ranges by applying timeInfo to time-aware layers like FeatureLayer, MapImageLayer, or ImageryLayer, driving temporal filtering through a defined TimeExtent.

How do I configure a TimeSlider for time-aware layers in ArcGIS JS?▼

Configure a TimeSlider for time-aware layers in ArcGIS JS by setting playback modes, stops, and visualization intervals to animate and explore temporal patterns across map views.

Does the ArcGIS Maps SDK TimeSlider support filtering FeatureLayer and ImageryLayer data?▼

Yes, the ArcGIS Maps SDK TimeSlider supports filtering FeatureLayer and ImageryLayer data by utilizing the timeInfo property on these layers to drive temporal display and animation.

Why are my time-aware layers not filtering correctly with TimeExtent in ArcGIS?▼

Time-aware layers fail to filter correctly with TimeExtent in ArcGIS when the layer lacks proper timeInfo configuration, preventing the TimeSlider from driving temporal filtering across the view.

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