idea Pro: Ctrl+Click/drag to duplicate text/object in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Pro: Ctrl+Click/drag to duplicate text/object

JonHamalainen — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:00:39 GMT

When copying text elements/objects I would always Ctrl+Click/drag to duplicate the item. Right now, the only method I can find for duplicating text/objects in Pro is the following:

1. Select the item
2. Right-click, "Copy"
4. Right-click off the item, "Paste"
6. Click and drag the item to move it where you need it

ArcMap was much faster:

1. Select Item
2. Hold down ctrl and left click/drag the new item where you want it placed.

Not only is this much faster, but it also lets you place the item exactly where you want it, instead of some random spot.

Thanks

Re: Pro: Ctrl+Click/drag to duplicate text/object - Status changed to: In Product Plan

KoryKramer — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 19:44:50 GMT

Re: Pro: Ctrl+Click/drag to duplicate text/object

GusBenson1 — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:58:52 GMT

@KoryKramer - Thank you, that's great to hear. Any idea when this functionality will be added to Pro? This would save so much time.

Re: Pro: Ctrl+Click/drag to duplicate text/object

KoryKramer — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:30:15 GMT

This is planned for ArcGIS Pro 2.8 which is scheduled to be available sometime in May.

Hope this helps!

Re: Pro: Ctrl+Click/drag to duplicate text/object - Status changed to: Implemented

KoryKramer — Thu, 13 May 2021 21:58:22 GMT

Implemented in ArcGIS Pro 2.8. It works for layout elements as well as for map graphics.

See and (5:09) in the video.