topic Re: PDF distort if Map Series export in ArcGIS Pro Questions

PDF distort if Map Series export

CTalbot — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:06:58 GMT

Hello all,

I'm curious if anyone else has ran into this niche error?

Upon export to PDF of a map series the map becomes distorted; in particular the point layer. As soon as export returns to single layout the distortion is not present.

I did some troubleshooting with the setting in export to no avail; map series settings, properties accessibility and security. I also double checked and ensured all layers have the same coordinate system. The only thing that seemed to remove the distortion was returning to a single layout vs. map series.

not a big deal, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this?

Re: PDF distort if Map Series export

AubriOtis — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:38:12 GMT

That's really interesting. Can you provide images of the distorted and non-distorted exports? They may give a clue as to what's happening.

Re: PDF distort if Map Series export

CTalbot — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:08:48 GMT

as requested, i added these to the original post.

Re: PDF distort if Map Series export

CTalbot — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:10:53 GMT

also, correcting myself- it's not the point layer that is being distorted. please see attached pictures.

Re: PDF distort if Map Series export

CTalbot — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:13:32 GMT

in fact upon further investigation, I think I figured out the problem. Much appreciated.

Re: PDF distort if Map Series export

AubriOtis — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:33:18 GMT

In this case it looks like the map series is driving the extent, but when you turn it off you have a custom extent. Sounds like you figured that out! Happy mapping!

Re: PDF distort if Map Series export

CTalbot — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:36:55 GMT

yes, the first page in the series is depicted in the distorted map picture. I'm unfamiliar with these map series so will remember this for the future. appreciate you.