How to change SYMBOLOGY for polygons in MULTIPLE FEATURE LAYERS

Question

I have multiple feature layers in several group layers. How can I change the COLOR and PATTERN for multiple feature layers within a group layer all at once?

EXAMPLE BELOW: I want to change the color (RGB values) and fill pattern (stipple) of all the polygons in the "CENTRAL - NORTH" group layer to one color and pattern.

Thanks a heap,

-jbb

JohnBobbitt · Answer

Thanks, that tool seems to be exactly what I need.

However, it's glitchy: it only changes the last layer in the input list.

I posted a separate question for this. Thanks for reply.

-jbb

Nelson_Schaefer · Answer

You can execute the GP-tool "Apply Symbology from Layer" in batch mode (Right-click the tool and select Batch) Input of this tool in batch mode is a .lyr-file in which you have your symbology saved or a layer in your content with the desired symbology. And in batch mode you can as many target layers as needed.