topic Re: Data Driven Pages vs Map Series in ArcGIS Pro Questions

Data Driven Pages vs Map Series

JacqueHamilton — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:26:54 GMT

I work with a lot of data that has the same extent. In Arc Map I am able to use Data Driven Pages to view different features that are all in the same feature class and similar extent. I use this quit frequently with geologic layers and cross sections. For example, I have x number of cross sections. Each cross section is identified by a cross section number. All of the data (stratigraphy lines, wells ...) references that number to be viewed. So if all my x section lines are in one feature class I don't need to see all of the x section lines at once but just, for example. cross section #1. There doesn't seem to be this capability in ArcPro.

Re: Data Driven Pages vs Map Series

TomBole — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 21:03:54 GMT

Hi Jacque,

It sounds like you are using Page Definition Queries with your ArcMap DDP (see Using Page Definition Queries—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop) to view a subset of features from various layers based on a matching field value to the current DDP index page.

This functionality is available in ArcGIS Pro (see Page queries in a spatial map series—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation).

Hope this helps,

Tom

Re: Data Driven Pages vs Map Series

JacqueHamilton — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:20:39 GMT

Thank you Tom. You are correct and I'm using the Page Definition Queries to view a subset of features. I have set up the Layout with the Map Series Pages. It looks like, however, that if I'm in my 'map' and need to go to the next page, I have to go back to the Layout and select the Map Series Page and then go back to my map. Is there an option to scroll thru the series in the map itself with out having to go back and forth all the time?

Thanks so much!!

Re: Data Driven Pages vs Map Series

TomBole — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:34:36 GMT

Hi Jacque,

There is no option to use a map series to "scroll" through spatial extents and apply page definition queries within a map view. Map series was designed to work in the context of a layout page. It was not designed to be used in conjunction with a map view.

Tom

Re: Data Driven Pages vs Map Series

JacqueHamilton — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:35:29 GMT

Thanks Tom,

Is there a way to ask for this feature in ArcPro? We use it quite extensively for our geological units and cross sections and modeling. I would say that 99% of our work at the survey is with databases in map view and not layouts.

Thank you for your time.

Re: Data Driven Pages vs Map Series

TomBole — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:11:24 GMT

Jacque,

You add your enhancement idea to ArcGIS Ideas.

Tom