topic Re: ArcGIS Pro 2.2 | How to convert Extent Indicators to feature class? in ArcGIS Pro Questions

ArcGIS Pro 2.2 | How to convert Extent Indicators to feature class?

VincentLaunstorfer — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 14:35:16 GMT

Hi,

I have a maps with a few insets which I show with Extent Indicators (Layout mode -> Insert tab -> Map Frames group -> Extent Indicator) in a Layout.

I need to create features classes from these extent indicators in order to perform spatial queries such as a simple Select by Location for further analysis...

In ArcGIS Desktop, I used to draw rectangles on top of the extent indicator in Layout mode and copy & paste into Data Frame in a Graphic Layout and then convert these rectangles to features classes.

Copy & Paste that way do not work in ArcGIS Pro! Is there any other solution to convert extent indicators to feature classes?

Re: ArcGIS Pro 2.2 | How to convert Extent Indicators to feature class?

AndreaKross — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:04:42 GMT

I'm in 2.5 and have the same project. If you right click on the Map Frame, then choose the second tab for Display options, then click on the Extent button, it will give the coordinates of the map frame extent. You can choose the Display units (Metres, Decimal Degrees, or Degrees). This will make it easier to create features that mimic the extent indicators.

I was hoping there was an automated way to do this.

Re: ArcGIS Pro 2.2 | How to convert Extent Indicators to feature class?

VincentLaunstorfer — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 14:20:28 GMT

Thanks for sharing. Indeed it helps to create polygons matching the extent of map frames...

Re: ArcGIS Pro 2.2 | How to convert Extent Indicators to feature class?

KoryKramer — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:28:35 GMT

There is an idea that is requesting this here https://community.esri.com/ideas/17312 You might want to go add your support!

Re: ArcGIS Pro 2.2 | How to convert Extent Indicators to feature class?

Marie_Ducharme — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:30:25 GMT

Thanks Kory! Done.