topic Re: Copy and Paste Rows into Same Layer in ArcGIS Pro Questions

Copy and Paste Rows into Same Layer

FinbarGillen — Tue, 25 May 2021 15:06:44 GMT

Hi,

I am looking to copy and paste selected rows into the same feature class in ArcGIS Pro... I have tried to copy and paste but it won't work and paste special is always greyed out.

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/editing/copy-and-paste-using-the-clipboard.htm

Is this a known bug or does anyone have a workaround? I am literally looking to just copy all selected features in a feature class and paste them back into it

Thanks!

Re: Copy and Paste Rows into Same Layer

DanPatterson — Tue, 25 May 2021 15:28:42 GMT

Are you selecting the features in the map? (which is good)

or are you selecting features in the table? (this might be the dodgy issue)

Re: Copy and Paste Rows into Same Layer

JayantaPoddar — Tue, 25 May 2021 16:10:51 GMT

Please ensure features from only a single layer is selected (no selection from other overlaying layers). You may turn other layers off as well while doing the selection.

A simple Copy-Paste (Edit tab) should work.

Re: Copy and Paste Rows into Same Layer

Anonymous User — Tue, 25 May 2021 16:41:21 GMT

Its likely a focus issue.
make sure the map has focus that you wish to copy features from and to, otherwise Pro might think youre trying to copy/paste layers from the table of contents.

Focus a map by clicking on its tab such that it turns dark blue.