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How to create an inset map independent of main map frame

Cheriejn

Hi! I have been trying to create a map in arc gis pro and I want to add an inset map with extent indicators only. Every time I try to add a new map frame it automatically includes all the layers open on my main map frame. I can add the extent indicator just fine, but I can't figure out how to remove the layers on the inset map without removing them on the main map. I am not sure what I've been doing wrong and could really use some advice. I haven't been able to find anything online that has helped. >_<

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DavidPike

Ah yes sorry, I think if you create a 'New Map' (top left corner for me), then insert that new map into the layout it will then stop being linked.

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Cheriejn

Yes that was it! I needed to create a new blank map and use that as my map frame for my inset map. I thought using the default map would have allowed my to edit it separately from my main map, but that wasn't working. 🙂 thank you!

DavidPike

Ah yes sorry, I think if you create a 'New Map' (top left corner for me), then insert that new map into the layout it will then stop being linked.

Cheriejn

Hi David! When I expand the mapframe dropdown menu and deselect the layers or attempt to remove them it removes those layers on both mapframes.

DavidPike

Both map layouts and layers of each map are listed in the table of contents (left hand pane) right? Can you just expand the mapframe dropdown in the TOC right-click and remove them?

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