topic Re: Create point feature using distance and bearing from known point in ArcGIS Pro Questions

Create point feature using distance and bearing from known point

BrentGrossman — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:10:05 GMT

I found https://support.esri.com/en-us/knowledge-base/how-to-create-points-with-specific-distances-and-bearin-000014031 pertaining to ArcMap. I want to do what's described there in ArcGIS Pro, but I'm not sure it's possible. I measured (in the real world, using a tape measure and compass) a distance and bearing from a control point in an existing feature layer and now want to create a feature at the point defined by those bearing and distance measurements.

Re: Create point feature using distance and bearing from known point

DanPatterson — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:58:24 GMT

There are a number of equivalents, this is one

Create lines—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

Re: Create point feature using distance and bearing from known point

BrentGrossman — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 23:01:07 GMT

Thanks, Dan, though I don't want to create a line. I want a new point that's a measured distance and in a measured direction from a known point.

Re: Create point feature using distance and bearing from known point

DanPatterson — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 01:07:01 GMT

Although you could convert the line to points... which would be a bit of an extra step for sure

Feature To Point (Data Management)—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

There has to be an easier way

Re: Create point feature using distance and bearing from known point

RhettZufelt — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:23:52 GMT

That same tool is available in Pro. Just click the start point, then right click and select Direction/Distance.

Re: Create point feature using distance and bearing from known point

BrentGrossman — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:04:20 GMT

Thanks, Rhett--that seems like the right tool. Weirdly, I had to hit Enter to save the point, not F2 or the Finish button, as the instructions indicated, but it seems to work.

Re: Create point feature using distance and bearing from known point

MaxRingler1 — Wed, 01 May 2024 20:16:11 GMT

Is there any possibility to also do this in Field Maps - *not* from a GPS location but from a freely chosrn/snapped reference point (two points for 2 bearings or 2 distances)? I see this rather as a typical field tool, measuring bearings and distance on the spot, not somethings to do on the desktop later.