idea ArcMap should have a scale bar, not just a drop-down menu. in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

ArcMap should have a scale bar, not just a drop-down menu.

ValerieCribbs — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 03:50:55 GMT

ArcMap should have a scale slider based on the ArcGIS.com scales, not just a drop-down menu. You should be able to move from scale to scale with only one click. Having to use the pulldown menu for each scale change is annoying.

Re: ArcMap should have a scale bar, not just a drop-down menu.

SarahGreenlaw — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:12:57 GMT

Yes. A Scale slider is a great idea, similar to the time slider. faster and more efficient when working with the map.

Re: ArcMap should have a scale bar, not just a drop-down menu.

ValerieCribbs — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:20:08 GMT

Well, I just realized that you can click an option at the bottom of the scale pulldown menu that will make the scroll wheel on your mouse only scroll to the scales in the list. I can't believe I didn't notice this option before. It's very useful for viewing maps with ArcGIS basemaps in the background, since they only display well at the ArcGIS.com/Google scales. I wanted to mention it here in case others had overlooked this option like I did. Given that this tool exists, I'm not sure a scale slider is needed after all. It may come in useful in some situations, though.

Re: ArcMap should have a scale bar, not just a drop-down menu. - Status changed to: Closed

AubriOtis — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:02:42 GMT

This idea is for ArcMap, which is being retired. Scale bars in ArcGIS Pro have a different insert experience.