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hide/mask features dynamically using Spatial Map Series in ArcGIS Pro

BrigitteColin

I would like to use

-> the Spatial Map Series function to create 80 maps based on their spatial extent indicated by the boundary of the polygon

- I have an attribute table of 80 rows, each showing one polygon for an area

- I like to create a map series of 80 single maps showing only one area/boundary extent

- I don't like to see any other information outside this polygon - only the inside information is relevant

I am using Spatial Map Series, a mask layer and the Page Query in the layer properties.

Results: The map series works well and the 80 maps were created. Unfortunately I can see data outside the boundary/area even when I use the Page Query filter.

Any idea what I am doing wrong?

Thank you.

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ToyotaT18

Hi Brigitte, I just tested and it does allow me to exclude Portal layers. I'm using v3.0, so maybe your earlier version of Pro is operating a bit differently?

Just to confirm, after creating the series and selecting 'clip to index feature', when you go to the Map Properties -> Clip Layers, at the top it should say 'Clip to current map series index feature' and there should be an image of one of your 80 regions. Then drop down 'Exclude layers from clipping', all the map layers should be listed with tick boxes available. If the top section looks right but the drop down menu is blank then I'd say your version of Pro is not operating properly for you?

AubriOtis

Ah I see now. The exclude layer is empty until you choose which layers to exclude. By default all layers are clipped. You have to manually select which layers you want to exclude from the exclude dropdown. In your picture you are looking at the clip type dropdown, not the exclude dropdown. In the exclude dropdown all the layers are listed and you can check them to exclude them. Once they are checked they'll appear in the dropdown list.

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BrigitteColin

Hi Aubri,

Thanks for your assistance. All the tips you gave helped me to narrow down the problem. The problem was not my ArcGIS Pro version, the problem was I was using web maps and feature layers (exported from web maps). If I used any "web"- format the pull down menu was empty and layers could not be excluded. As soon as I exported the web maps to feature layers and added to the Desktop version I exported the features from the web feature layers to new create feature classes in a new gdb. Once this was done for ALL layers listed in the TOC I could then select the layers to be excluded from the clipping to extent option in the Map Series dialog.

To sum up: web maps and feature layers can not be used when you want to select single layers that should be excluded to the clipped extent. This was definitely a new learning for me. But now I have a nice automated Map Series showing all the things I wanted.

BrigitteColin

Hi Toyota,

Thanks for your assistance. All the tips you gave helped me to narrow down the problem. The problem was not my Pro version, the problem was I was using web maps and feature layers (exported from web maps). If I used any "web"-format the pull down menu was empty and layers could not be excluded. As soon as I exported the web maps to feature layers and added to the Desktop version I exported the feature from the feature layers to create feature classes in the gdb. Once this was done for ALL layers listed in the TOC then I could select layers excluded form the clipping to extent option in the Map Series dialog.

To sum up: web map and feature layers can not be used when you want to select single layers that should be excluded to the clipped extent. This was definitely a new learning for me. But now I have a nice automated Map Series showing all the things I wanted.

ToyotaT18

Hi Brigitte, I just tested and it does allow me to exclude Portal layers. I'm using v3.0, so maybe your earlier version of Pro is operating a bit differently?

AubriOtis

BrigitteColin

Hi Tim,

Yes, this is what I was trying to do. Problem is, when I use the pulldown menu to select the layer I want to exclude for clipping (the imagery background layer, instead of a white background) I only get an empty list. No other layers are listed here.

Now my question. I use layer from the portal, meaning web maps and feature layers. I don't use feature class layers or shp files. Could this be the issues here? It seems to easy to just select this layer to be excluded, but for whatever reason the list is empty.

Any idea why this is the case, please?

BrigitteColin

Hi Aubri,

Thanks for your support and the link to the UC. 🙂 Yes, this was very helpful.

But it doesn't help me in my issue.

When I use the pulldown menu to select the layer I want to exclude for clipping (the imagery background layer, instead of a white background) I only get an empty list. No other layers are listed here.

Now my question. I use layer from the portal, meaning web maps and feature layers. I don't use feature class layers or shp files. Could this be the issues here?

Here in the screenshot you can see that I have three options for clipping at the top and the layer I want to use for the spatial extent (map frame). The Exclude layer from clipping is empty.

This is the case in both approaches.

First approach start with the map, select clip to outline of feature - exclude is empty.

In the second approach where I go the the map series, specify my layer attributes for the extent, enable Clip within the Map Series dialog, go back the my map and then try to exclude the imagery/background layer.

Any idea why this is the case, please?

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ToyotaT18

Hi Brigitte,

For each map in your map series, are you trying to exclude only the other 79 polygons? Or are you trying to exclude data from other layers too (excluding the imagery/basemap)?

If you're just trying to exclude the other 79 polygons, this can be done using a Page Query. Your data will need a field containing a unique identifier. When you create the map series, set this field as the 'Name Field' for the index layer. Then in the map layer Properties -> Page Query, set the field here too and set to 'Match'. This should then hide any features where the ID doesn't match, i.e. all other rows (since the IDs are unique).

If you want to hide data from other layers, then when creating the map series, under Map Extent, select 'Clip to index feature'. This will make the outside area white. Then go back to the map -> Properties -> Clip Layers, and exclude your imagery/basemap layer from clipping. This will allow the basemap to be viewed outside your polygon, but all other layers won't be visible outside your polygon.

Tim

AubriOtis

Great questions! Clip to outline is not available in the clipping dialog dropdown because it only applies to maps used in spatial map series. When you check "Clip to index features" on the map series dialog (the picture in my first response) then clip to outline will automatically be set as the clipping type and you can exclude the layers.

The map properties belong to the map, it doesn't matter if you access them in the map view or the layout view. The map frame properties are specific to the way a map is presented on the layout and are only accessible in layout views. As to the order you do things in, that depends on your preferences and workflows.

Based on your questions I think you might find this recording of the layout and map series presentation from the 2022 Esri User Conference helpful. It walks through making a spatial map series and provides information, tips, and tricks. UC 2022 ArcGIS Pro: Layouts and Map Series

Cheers,

Aubri

BrigitteColin

Hi Aubri,

Thank you very much for getting back to me with further help. 🙂

I start to believe I don't have the right version/release. My GUI looks different. I have an Advanced Licence and ArcGIS Pro 2.6.4

This is what I can see.

I don't have "Clip to outline" and the "exclude layer" option.

What I really like on your feedback is you point out the differences between the layer or map properties. Yes, I agree, when doing it the first time it is confusing to know what to find under which properties. Thank for explaining in details - now it does make sense. 🙂

Quick question to confirm my understanding:

I have an overview map, the map template and the map frame.

Are the properties the same regardless if I access them over the map template or the map frame? Will the properties selection updated or is it reflected in the map template as well, or do I have to set it in the map frame AND the map template?

I hope this question makes sense. I basically try to understand what the order is. First properties is the map frame OR better set the properties in the map template?

Thank you again!

AubriOtis

All you need to do for that is exclude your imagery layer from the clipping. If you right click the map (not the map frame in the layout, the map itself, it's easy to mix them up) and choose Properties you'll open the Map Properties window. On the Clip Layers page you can choose one or more layers to exclude from clipping, including the basemap layers. Then when you go through the map series the vector data will be clipping but your raster or basemap layers won't be.

BrigitteColin

Hi Aubri,

Thanks for your feedback - this is really helpful. I tried clip and it works perfectly well, but then I have a white background. Mmh, ...

You mentioned that I can exclude one layer in the map properties. I think this is exactly what I need.

I have all my vector layers in one map frame and I would like to see the imagery as a background. Ideally, in and outside the clipped polygon. Where in the map properties can I exclude this layer from clipping, please?

BrigitteColin

Hi Doug,

Thanks for your feedback, this is great. Yes, Refresh Map Series is definitely an important step. 🙂 I was wondering how the clip in the map properties is different in the clip to extent when I do the Map Series. Can you please help me to understand what the three clip options in Map properties can do? Maybe there is link/video you can share. Thank you!

BrigitteColin

Hi,

Thanks for your feedback. Yes, I did try clip but then you have a white background. Clip works great, but I still would like to see the imagery instead of a white background.

AubriOtis

Page queries are great, but for your scenario I think you can simply check Clip to index feature under the Map Extent options for the map series. That will clip the everything outside of the index feature and make it disappear on the page. And it will update for each page. If there are layers you need to appear on every page you can exclude them from clipping in the map properties. I hope this helps!

Cheers,

Aubri

DougGreen

I think you were so close. Maybe what you're looking for is in the properties of the map view.

I have also noticed that if you don't see this change immediately after turning it on, go to the "Insert" tab and click the "Refresh Map Series" button.

MarcelSt-Germain

Hi,

Can you show screen capture? Have you use clipping?

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