Latest Contributions by DaniellePapineau

I need a widget that gives the ability to add a point/edit a feature service based on coordinates.  So, search by coordinates and drop a point at the exact coordinates.  So simple in desktop, but I haven't come across this yet.  Has this been created? ... View more

I need to remove the credits from the base maps too.  But I'm only working in Desktop (ArcView 10.2.2) and not creating a web map.  Do I go about this the same way??  If so, can someone dumb it down for me?  I'm not familiar with web mapping and all that goes along with it. Thanks! Danielle ... View more

Jim, I also map pipelines and that does make up a majority of my work.  The attachments that I included previously were not pipelines, but it was just to show you how I display the inset with the current page highlighted. Our field people use my maps in the field and they find it quite easy to follow along, especially with the inset showing which page they are currently on (and no match lines).  I always keep north, well, north and never rotate my data frame.  I think it makes it easier on the field crew and others reviewing the maps. As for your match line problem, I'm guessing that you drew your match line (assuming it is a graphic) "on the page" in layout view, instead of "on the world" (I'm sure there's a better way to say this, but that's how I've always described it).  With data driven pages enabled, any text or graphic "on the page" will be seen on all pages.  Basically with data driven pages, you have one layout/one page and the only thing that changes is the extent of your data frame, with the exception of dynamic text which has become a favorite of mine. If you want, I can include some attachments if you want to see my pipeline mapping. ... View more

Jim, I haven't used match lines since I started using data driven pages and the grid index tool.  It really isn't necessary to and was very time consuming with the way I was doing it.  With the grind index tool (toolbox > cartography > data driven pages > grid index features), polygons are made based on size inputs that you specify within the tool.  For me, I set the size based on extent of the map and data frame size when in layout view.  To figure this out, bring up the data frame properties dialog box, go to the size and position tab, and under "size" you will see the width and height of your data frame that exists on a page.  If you have an 8.5 x 11 layout, the size of your data frame will be different than if you are working in an 11 x 17 layout.  Basically, it's the size of your data frame in page units (inches). So once your grid is made, you have several choices of how to display it.  I put an inset into the corner of my map, zoom to the extent of the grid index, and with the help of "Definition query" I highlight (for lack of a better word) the page that the person is looking at while the other pages are grayed out (still seen, but, in a sense, transparent).  I've included an attachment so you can see what I mean. Alternatively, you could display the grid index on your map so you can see the bounding lines of the grid (example 2 attached).  This one is zoomed out a bit more than the first one, but that's a function that you can set within the "map extent/best fit" within the "setup data driven pages" dialog box. This may seem like a lot of work to do each time you want to make a map book, but I have templates saved so my width/height is always the same (exceptions between 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 17 layouts).  Also, I've used model builder to make a few models that create the grid, assign the size and extent, and even symbolize it for me.  I only have 2 inputs, click ok, and my grid is done in seconds. Let me know if you have any other questions. Danielle ... View more

If it has a "Z" it's 3D ... View more

And you can do it directly from the Table of Contents.  Right click on your shapefile/layer, choose "Data>Export to CAD".  It's the same tool from the toolbox as was mentioned previously, just a quicker way to get it. ... View more

So I thought that I would reply to my own post after seeing so many people have checked it out. I use Grid Index Features/Data Driven Pages all the time now and choose the desired shapefile for it to be drawn around (line or polygon).  I do have to move the grid around to get a "best fit" to my pipeline, but the process isn't very painful (just double click  box to bring up vertices/select all vertices/snap to adjacent grid box).  I never use "Calculate adjacent field" and never really looked into it.  I have gotten Data Driven Pages to do what I need it too and also love dynamic text!  So much easier!! I'll try to answer any questions on the subject.  Ask away. ... View more