ArcGIS Pro 2.0 | How to convert label to annotatio for selected features only?

Question

Hi,

In ArcGIS Pro 2.0, I am trying to convert automatic labels to annotation, but only for selected features, as shown below:

However I cannot find an option 'for selected features' ! It is possible? Just like in ArcMap previously...

If I go ahead, it converts all labels to annotations.

Thanks

Robert LeClair · Answer

There's an ArcGIS Idea somewhat similar to what you're wanting to do - https://community.esri.com/ideas/15058-convert-labels-to-annotation-functionality-similar-to-arcmap

If it's not exactly what you want to do, then I recommend contributing a new ArcGIS Idea for this AGP functionality.

VincentLaunstorfer · Answer

Correct. It looked like a tool to Annotate the selected feature into an already existing Annotation Feature Class, like an append...

This command is not quite I was looking for. What I need on a regular basis is convert selected feature labels to a new Annotation Feature Class.

Robert LeClair · Answer

Vincent - so this is a strange workflow in the sense a feature-linked annotation feature class has to already exist in order for this command to be active.  What I did was label a point feature class, convert labels to feature linked annotation, add it to the map, select a feature not labeled or with annotation for it, then right click on the layer in the map view and select Annotation Selected Features.  This seems to be workflow to add new annotation to your existing annotation FC when the original label was marked unplaced.