idea ArcGIS Pro: Create Pane for Definition Query in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

ArcGIS Pro: Create Pane for Definition Query

EricaHunsicker — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:39:30 GMT

Similar to the Symbology, Labeling, etc. panes, it would be useful to have a pane for Definition Queries that you can view and modify by layer. Rather than going into the Layer Properties, having the definition queries accessible in a Pane would be much more efficient and easy to use - especially for switching between queries, creating new queries etc. You could have a similar 'Apply' button as well.

Adding an Apply button to Definition queries

EliazKlein — Mon, 02 May 2022 09:48:26 GMT

When using Definition queries in order to filter and visualized data on the map I am required to follow a few steps: Right click on the layer>>Properties>>Definition queries>>creating required query>>Apply>>OK

After following those steps I will see the queried data on the map, but often I would need to change the query a few time in order to see the differences on the map.

It would be great if the Apply button would actually apply the results on the map so I can just have a look and change the query again if needed (As it was in ArcMap).

Re: ArcGIS Pro: Create Pane for Definition Query

Marie_Ducharme — Tue, 10 May 2022 16:26:15 GMT

Yo EliazKlein. I TOTALLY agree! You should probably create a separate Idea for this so user can vote. Regards. marie

Re: ArcGIS Pro: Create Pane for Definition Query

KoryKramer — Tue, 10 May 2022 16:32:23 GMT

@Marie_Ducharme Eliaz's idea was separate but after reviewing with the development team we determined that the work would fit together with a definition query pane and solve the problem - we merged the ideas.

Thank you

Definition Query dialog available via layer right-click

sgambrel_Bouldercounty — Wed, 17 May 2023 18:57:10 GMT

It would be really handy to have the Definition Query dialog available via right-clicking a layer in the Contents pane, similar to how Labeling is set up - one line in hte right-click menu for DefQuery properties and one line to quickly / easily toggle the DefQuery on and off without the many clicks required to do so via the layer properties dialog.

Re: Definition Query dialog available via layer right-click

KoryKramer — Wed, 17 May 2023 19:04:47 GMT

See @wayfaringrob 's way of setting up a quick way to launch the Definition Query properties as well as have the toggle available from the QAT: https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-ideas/definition-query-qat-icon/idi-p/1283944

Create a Definition Query Pane to make managing DQs more efficient

RTPL_AU — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:45:31 GMT

Please add a Definition Query Pane in a similar style to the Labelling Pane.
It should show the DQ and the various related tools in one window when the pane is open and the layer selected.
The label class pane with expression editor is a good example.

This will remove a couple of clicks per layer when doing DQ things across multiple layers.

Re: Create a Definition Query Pane to make managing DQs more efficient - Status changed to: Under Consideration

TanuHoque — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:46:50 GMT

Re: ArcGIS Pro: Create Pane for Definition Query - Status changed to: Under Consideration

TanuHoque — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:50:19 GMT

Definition Query edits while scrolling map

OveringUMD — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:24:28 GMT

Allow the user to open layer properties and apply definition queries, while being able to scroll the map without having to exit out and enter back into layer properties.

Re: Definition Query edits while scrolling map

LindsayRaabe_FPCWA — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:25:17 GMT

In case you're not aware, if you have already created your Definition Queries, you can swap between them without opening the Properties box from the Data ribbon of the selected Layer.

Re: ArcGIS Pro: Create Pane for Definition Query

EliazKlein — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:09:29 GMT

Oh nice! Didn't notice this change, very helpful!! Thanks for sharing @LindsayRaabe_FPCWA