More problems with SP2

Question

Has anyone else using a Parcel Fabric noticed that since SP2 the synchronization of "highlighting" of selected parcels is "out of whack" with the Parcel Explorer? For example if I drag a selection box across my map and open Parcel Explorer I get my selected parcels in the Parcel Exporer window. However, when I click on the individual parcels in the explorer window - everything on the map stays selected. Urrrg!

CBuscaglia · Answer

Hey Chris,

You know what, now that I have read your explanation I have to agree with the parcel selector being used this way.  I cannot tell you how many times I've had to open the parcel explored window just to select the parcel type I've wanted to edit, so yes, good job on that one!

We're trying to minimize the use of the parcel explorer, not because it's bad...but because it's just one more dockable window that you have to interact with and it takes up space, destroying real-estate.

You still have to use the parcel explorer for constructions and unjoined parcels...but if you are finishing all your work (new sub, new parcel, etc.) in one sitting, there's no reason to interact with it.

NickKenczka · Answer

Interesting.

A couple things changed at SP2 in regards to selection.  The Parcel Selection tool now displays the selection chip for a single-click selection.  This helps when trying to select one of multiple-stacked parcels.  This was enhanced to support Parcel Fabric users that have multiple parcel types in the Fabric, and should be seen as an enhancement (hopefully).  The second thing is that the Parcel Selection tool will work the same as the standard edit tool.  This prevents you from having to continuously switch back and forth between tools just to make selections.  The select-ability of layers should be controlled by the 'List by Selection' button on the TOC.

I've attached a screenshot for the "selection chip" showing its importance.  The screenshot shows the Lot/Tax Parcel phenomena, where you need to only edit the tax parcels, but you also selected the lots.  This also works in the Subdivision, lot, tax parcel scenario, or wherever else you may have multiple parcel types stacked.

David, the issue that you mention seems to be data specific, I will take a look to see if I can reproduce.  I was unable to reproduce this behavior on a series of sample datasets including the tutorial data.

Chris

Parcel Editing Team

Hey Chris,

You know what, now that I have read your explanation I have to agree with the parcel selector being used this way.  I cannot tell you how many times I've had to open the parcel explored window just to select the parcel type I've wanted to edit, so yes, good job on that one!

CBuscaglia · Answer

Interesting.

A couple things changed at SP2 in regards to selection.  The Parcel Selection tool now displays the selection chip for a single-click selection.  This helps when trying to select one of multiple-stacked parcels.  This was enhanced to support Parcel Fabric users that have multiple parcel types in the Fabric, and should be seen as an enhancement (hopefully).  The second thing is that the Parcel Selection tool will work the same as the standard edit tool.  This prevents you from having to continuously switch back and forth between tools just to make selections.  The select-ability of layers should be controlled by the 'List by Selection' button on the TOC.

I've attached a screenshot for the "selection chip" showing its importance.  The screenshot shows the Lot/Tax Parcel phenomena, where you need to only edit the tax parcels, but you also selected the lots.  This also works in the Subdivision, lot, tax parcel scenario, or wherever else you may have multiple parcel types stacked.

David, the issue that you mention seems to be data specific, I will take a look to see if I can reproduce.  I was unable to reproduce this behavior on a series of sample datasets including the tutorial data.

Chris

Parcel Editing Team

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