Adding X,Y data to a shapefile with existing X,Y data

Question

I have a shapefile with X and Y data plotted on my map.  I want to be able to add additonal points to the attirubte table and have it update on my map immediately.  Is that possible without running the "Add XY Data" option?

AntGiles · Answer

Jarid,

This cannot be doneI simply want to edit my attribute table and type in a new xy coordinate and have it display on my map.

Regards

Anthony

JaredReid1 · Answer

I simply want to edit my attribute table and type in a new xy coordinate and have it display on my map.

JonathanQuinn · Answer

Are the new points in a different table?  You'll need to use the tool to create geometry for the new points, but to automate the process, you can create a model to run the Make XY Event Layer tool, then use the Append tool to append the output to your existing XY data layer.