topic Move features forward/backward in Layout in ArcGIS Pro Questions

Move features forward/backward in Layout

Anonymous User — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 18:46:01 GMT

Something so simple. Does anyone know how to move a feature in layout mode forwards/backwards?

We make white polygon boxes to hold information like scalebars and north arrows and in ArcMap it's a right click - bring feature forward...I can't seem to find the equivalent in pro.

Re: Move features forward/backward in Layout

MervynLotter — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 19:03:48 GMT

Hi Kelly

If I understand your question correctly, then the solution is found under

the Contents pane where you simply need to change the order in which the

features are drawn (i.e. the scale bar should be above a white box). Just

click and drag the item/element to change the order.

Regards

Re: Move features forward/backward in Layout

DanPatterson_Retired — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 19:13:13 GMT

Symbol layer drawing—ArcGIS Pro | ArcGIS for Desktop

Add and modify graphics and text—Layouts | ArcGIS for Desktop

depending on whether you are using features or graphics

Re: Move features forward/backward in Layout

JeremyWright — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 19:54:27 GMT

Their z-order in the TOC controls their drawing order. Just drag the white polygon boxes below the north arrow/scalebar.

Re: Move features forward/backward in Layout

AdrianWelsh — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 04:40:24 GMT

the solution is found under
the Contents pane where you simply need to change the order in which the
features are drawn (i.e. the scale bar should be above a white box). Just
click and drag the item/element to change the order.

I love how intuitive this is. Similar to MS PowerPoint Selection Pane. However, it took me a long time to figure this out! I guess Pro is moving away from the ArcMap model of "10 ways to do everything". Here's to more learning new ways...