idea Locking/ tacking objects in a layout in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Locking/ tacking objects in a layout

ChrisMathers — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:13:35 GMT

Moving objects in the layout accidentally is really annoying, especially if you are using a layout as a template for a bunch of maps. I would like to see objects be able to be tacked in place on the layout so they dont move. An option on the context menu that makes an object "sticky" or not.

Re: Locking/ tacking objects in a layout

ArcGISUser — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:31:46 GMT

YES!! This is something I wanted for a long time! I would like to be able to right-click on a map element in the layout view and select LOCK. If locked, then select unlock. Thanks!

Re: Locking/ tacking objects in a layout

JurajKrumpolec — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:22:37 GMT

Required.

Re: Locking/ tacking objects in a layout

HeatherEisan — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:41:49 GMT

Have you looking into the Layout Window it has locking and unlocking map element capabilities. This functionality is available in the Production Mapping extension.

Re: Locking/ tacking objects in a layout

MikeHerrmann1 — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 13:57:24 GMT

I ask that the locking/unlocking functions be made available to modify through python. I have the production mapping extension and certain map text elements are locked in the layout using the lock function from the Production Cartography tool. Once locked, however, those text elements can't be modified/updated using python.

I thought I'd first try piggybacking my suggestion on this idea before creating its own.

Re: Locking/ tacking objects in a layout - Status changed to: Implemented

AubriOtis — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 04:16:57 GMT

Locking, unlocking, and changing the visibility of layout items is available in ArcGIS Pro.