topic Re: Background map in map overview in ArcGIS Pro Questions

Background map in map overview

RyanDavidson1 — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:14:32 GMT

Is it possible to have a different background map in a map overview to the background map in the main layout. If i activate the main layout frame and change the background map then the overview background also changes and vice versa.

A similar question applies to feature layers, can i switch a number of them off in the map overview while they are on in the main layout frame.

I am looking for a solution that doesn't involve coding.

Arcgis Pro 3.0.2

Re: Background map in map overview

LindaWilliams1 — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:25:12 GMT

I have done this in the past by making a copy of my map and renaming it to Overview Map. I then configure it with the basemap and layers that make sense for the overview and select it when I create the overview map frame on my layout. Both maps refer to the same layers, but they can be adjusted independently.

Re: Background map in map overview

TomBole — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:10:37 GMT

Hi Ryan,

@LindaWilliams1 has the answer. You need to different maps.

Tom

Re: Background map in map overview

RyanDavidson1 — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:28:39 GMT

Thanks Linda

I copy pasted the map in the catalog pane and changed the name, worked a treat!