idea Import Symbology should not overwrite label classes in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Import Symbology should not overwrite label classes

JakubSisak — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:39:02 GMT

I am importing symbology from B to layer A in Pro 2.3.1. I have 13 label classes set up in layer A. After symbology has been imported, label classes in layer A are over-written as well. I should be able to import symbology without affecting labels classes - if I wanted that behaviour I could use a layer file. (the tools is named import symbology not import symbology and labels) This worked fine in ArcMap. Similarly, i would like to see a tool that imports label classes from another layer.

Re: Import Symbology should not overwrite label classes

KoryKramer — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 17:07:05 GMT

I see the same behavior and logged this bug:

[BUG-000121244: The Apply Symbology From Layer tool overwrites label classes on the input layer.]

If you would like to be attached to the bug for tracking purposes, please contact technical support.

https://support.esri.com/en/contact-tech-support

Re: Import Symbology should not overwrite label classes

JakubSisak — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 19:31:52 GMT

Thanks Kory. Any way of being able to track bug status without having to contact tech support? there is a number of them i would like to monitor.

Re: Import Symbology should not overwrite label classes

KoryKramer — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:26:53 GMT

Go to support.esri.com, search for the bug: https://support.esri.com/en/bugs/nimbus/QlVHLTAwMDEyMTI0NA==

and then click the Subscribe button.

We can see the number of customers publicly subscribed to bugs, and that will provide you with notifications on status.

I hope this helps.

import symbology

MarcelSt-Germain — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:44:03 GMT

Hi, in arcmap, importing symbology from a layer file or an other layer only change symbology.

Now, in Pro, not only symbology is imported but also the labeling rules.

My suggestion, ask for what to import in the process. Symbology, label or who know what.

Re: Import Symbology should not overwrite label classes

MarcelSt-Germain — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:24:29 GMT

Thanks Kory, haven't find it.

Re: Import Symbology should not overwrite label classes - Status changed to: Under Consideration

KoryKramer — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:18:09 GMT

Re: Import Symbology should not overwrite label classes

KoryKramer — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:11:11 GMT

While there is still work to be done around the geoprocessing tool, I wanted to note that starting in ArcGIS Pro 3.4, you can copy symbology from one layer and paste to another layer which should resolve the issue of overwriting labels.

Visit the What's New help to learn about everything that is new and improved in ArcGIS Pro 3.4.