idea Extend the Page Definition Query to other fields in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Extend the Page Definition Query to other fields

Anonymous User — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:13:55 GMT

Extend the functionality of the current Page Definition Query to include an advanced option to choose secondary fields from which to run the Page Definition Queries. This would allow for greater control of symbology based on other fields and to better control the extent of the reference data frames.

This could be added to the current Page Definition Query dialog.

For Example: In a DDP of states, one could add special symbology for "region of states" in addition to controlling the symbology of the state in focus.

In the Reference Data Frame, the extent could be set to the state in focus with the entire "region of states" to which it belongs.

This is one function that was developed in the Customized DS Mapbook (an extension of the 9.3 Mapbook developer sample) which didn't make into our current DDP. Further information on this and other versions of the Mapbook developer's sample can be found at https://sites.google.com/site/arcmapbook/ .

An implementation of this idea using Python script is available at http://forums.arcgis.com/threads/53404-Looping-through-a-definition-query-in-data-driven-pages?p=336416#post336416

Re: Extend the Page Definition Query to other fields

RichardMcEdward — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 22:13:51 GMT

Much needed!

Re: Extend the Page Definition Query to other fields

DavidWhiterod — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 00:36:39 GMT

Jerry, a came to this site this morning to add the same idea/request!

Instead of having a two indexes, I think making the 'page name' into a drop down box that lists all items in the extents layer would be good.e.g in your example, The extent layer could have items that list the state and its region. Then each layer would be able to have it's own definition query.

As it looks like MPS Atlas is being depricated, this simple change would make data drive pages for of a viable alternative.

Cheers,

David

Re: Extend the Page Definition Query to other fields

Bart-JanSchoenmakers — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 16:20:01 GMT

This is an essential funcionality, having only one atribute is too simple.

Re: Extend the Page Definition Query to other fields

KeithAddison1 — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:52:52 GMT

I'd love to see this also. There is a partial workaround I find myself doing: add extra fields to all the relevant data that match the page name map series fields and use those fields to attempt to control visibility. Besides creating This isn't always possible though depending on the complexity of how and what visibility and symbology I'm attempting to control, it only works for simple situations. I'm using Pro and if Pro has a solution I haven't found it yet.

Re: Extend the Page Definition Query to other fields

KeithAddison1 — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:42:04 GMT

Bump. People who sign contracts want paper, not a webmap. The reason should be obvious, a webmap can always be changed after the fact. Paper mapbooks will never be replaced for this reason, whatever the ESRI marketing department "thinks".

Re: Extend the Page Definition Query to other fields - Status changed to: Closed

AubriOtis — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:02:33 GMT

This idea is for ArcMap which has been retired.