topic Re: changing the default symbol for XY point data in ArcGIS Pro Questions

changing the default symbol for XY point data

JamesDietrich — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:09:40 GMT

If there a way anyone has found to change the default symbol for the add XY Point Data data tool?

I do a lot of quick checks on GPS data by just adding the XY data from a CSV file, however the default symbol (bubble marker/tear pin) is terrible. It has a 20% transparent fill and has a Y offset of -50%

I would love to be able to change the default symbol when I import this type of data to something more useful. Changing the symbology every time I import data is become a pain.

Thanks for any ideas.

Re: changing the default symbol for XY point data

curtvprice — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:11:50 GMT

You can create a ModelBuilder tool to run the XY Point Data tool, applying a symbology (.lyrx) file to the output points.

Re: changing the default symbol for XY point data

DavidZiegler — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:56:22 GMT

Can the XY Point Data tool via model builder put unique png symbols on XY points--i.e. not the same one over and over.

Re: changing the default symbol for XY point data

curtvprice — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:09:25 GMT

From the help: Model Parameters

Symbology

You can save a layer file with a defined symbology and use that layer file as a template for how your model outputs will be symbolized when added to a map. This can be accomplished in two ways:

Set the Symbology option of an output parameter to a layer file path such as C:\Data\LandUseOverlay\Symbolized.lyrx on the Parameters tab of the tool's Properties window.
Add the Apply Symbology From Layer tool to the end of your model, and set the Symbology Layer parameter to a layer file path.

Re: changing the default symbol for XY point data

IanPryor1 — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 20:13:09 GMT

Just FYI there is an enhancement request for this ability but has not been implemented yet.

https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-questions/change-default-symbology/m-p/1118374#M47997