idea Different transparency for polygon border and fill symbology in ArcPro in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Different transparency for polygon border and fill symbology in ArcPro

PeteVitt — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:03:13 GMT

I often want the fill of a polygon layer to have transparency so features below the layer can be viewed, but would like the border of the polygon layer to be darker or opaque so you can clearly see the outlines of the layer. As a work-around I'll make two copies of the layer, one with transparency for the fill, and one opaque with just the border, but it would be nice to not have to go to that extra step. The legend would also be more accurate to the map if there was only one layer.

Thanks

Pete

Re: Different transparency for polygon border and fill symbology in ArcPro

AllenDailey1 — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:09:19 GMT

Great idea!

Re: Different transparency for polygon border and fill symbology in ArcPro

jcarlson — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 01:04:53 GMT

This is already possible. In the symbology, go into the symbol settings and you can set the transparency for the fill vs border in each's respective color setting.

Re: Different transparency for polygon border and fill symbology in ArcPro

ThomasHoman — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 01:08:15 GMT

Hi,

Have you looked at the layer/feature blending or have you overlooked it like I did for a few years? I might help to achieve your goal. Below is a quick map with our parcels and zoning.

But I do like your idea of separate transparency controls. Too often transparent borders become almost useless.

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/mapping/layer-properties/apply-visual-effects.htm

Re: Different transparency for polygon border and fill symbology in ArcPro

EdiePunt — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 02:55:08 GMT

Hello Pete,

In ArcGIS Pro, a polygon symbol with an outline is made up of a fill symbol layer and a stroke symbol layer, each with a unique color. Each color can have transparency, so the easy way to do this is to set a transparency on the color used for the fill symbol layer.

Edie

Re: Different transparency for polygon border and fill symbology in ArcPro - Status changed to: Already Offered

EdiePunt — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 02:56:10 GMT

Re: Different transparency for polygon border and fill symbology in ArcPro

PeteVitt — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:55:08 GMT

Thanks for all the responses. I'm glad to know transparency can be set on each individual color. The Layer Blend is also really cool -- you can achieve the same sort of thing in just one click

Pete

Re: Different transparency for polygon border and fill symbology in ArcPro

GIS-Chops — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:57:00 GMT

I created a video showing how to do this - https://youtu.be/d0NbcKOjcUk