idea Scale-Based Transparency in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Scale-Based Transparency

JeffBaker4 — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 16:28:16 GMT

This idea would be similar to scale-based sizing, but instead would affect the transparency of a layer based on the scale (image below). In my case, I'm building a vector basemap that includes lots of local roads and building footprints. I would love to see them gradually fade out as I zoom out, and fade back in as I zoom in. Right now the visibility for these layers "snaps" on or off when zooming past an assigned scale. I think a fade in / fade out effect for various layers could be accomplished using a scale-based transparency.

Re: Scale-Based Transparency

KoryKramer — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 17:18:11 GMT

I think you may be able to accomplish what you're looking for by working with scale-based symbol classes and using alternate symbols as described in the 'Show alternate symbols at different scales' section of this help:

Scale-based symbol classes—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

Here's an example I tried out:

Re: Scale-Based Transparency

wayfaringrob — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 23:30:25 GMT

There are some ArcGIS Online suggestions in this thread that may or may not help your case: Vary transparency by scale/on zoom - Esri Community