topic ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working in ArcGIS Pro Questions

ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

GregFiske — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 20:54:50 GMT

It appears that snapping in an ArcPro Layout is still not working. Can someone say when this will be fixed?

I've read the docs and I think I'm doing it correctly, but I keep getting the same response. I'm using version 2.0.1.8933

Thanks.

Re: ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

Robert_LeClair — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 23:01:49 GMT

In your Layout View to the right of the scale box is a Snapping button to click. If it turns blue, you've enabled snapping. From there, you can choose to snap to guides and/or elements. I'm using ArcGIS Pro BETA 2.1 for testing.

Re: ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

Santa_Clara_CountyParks_and_Re — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 19:21:49 GMT

Hi Greg,

I've had the same issue regardless of whether snapping is turned on. I think this has to do with the margin to the paper edge. Try creating guides at 1/4 inch (or larger), and see if the snapping works okay.

Seth

Re: ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

Santa_Clara_CountyParks_and_Re — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 19:26:26 GMT

Nevermind, I can't get it to behave consistently.

Re: ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

CheyneHadley — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:51:06 GMT

ArcGIS Pro often forgets that snapping is turned on. Usually, you can fix this just by restarting the application.

Re: ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

GregFiske — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 18:17:44 GMT

Thanks for the reply Rob. The snapping button appears to have no effect (whether on or off)...

Greg

Re: ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

Robert_LeClair — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 18:25:16 GMT

If you hover your mouse over the Layout Snapping, it "expands" a small UI. Inside you'll see Guide Snapping and Element Snapping. Click either or both to enable those two snap agents in the Layout. I'm working with Pro 2.0.1 so do not know if 2.1 Pro will have additional snap agents.

Re: ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

GregFiske — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 18:37:48 GMT

Hi Rob - thanks again. See attached animated gif. Am I missing a step?

Re: ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

GregFiske — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 18:38:38 GMT

Also, I'm currently using ArcPro version 2.0.1

Re: ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

Robert_LeClair — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 20:29:29 GMT

I see what's happening - when you hover over the Layout Snapping area, you're just turning it on/off but setting the snap agent. Below Snapping is off/Snapping is on, click one or both snap agents so they too are blue.

Re: ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

AdrianWelsh — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 23:00:21 GMT

I hadn't tried that one yet... I'll have to remember that!

Re: ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

GregFiske — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:14:28 GMT

Hi - the update to ArcPro v2.1.0 fixed this problem. Thanks

Re: ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

TylerSchwartz2 — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 16:31:09 GMT

I have found that in 2.1.1 that the snapping (in layout view) is automatically enabled every time you reopen a project even though the snapping button shows its off. You need to cycle it on then off again for snapping to be disabled. This is a new bug introduced in 2.1.1

Re: ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

JeanetteHarlow1 — Thu, 02 May 2019 19:12:20 GMT

I, too, am having this problem. I have done all that you suggested, as well as the suggestions to restart the program. The snap feature will still not work for me, even though the snap icon at the bottom left says that it is "on". I'm using 2.3.1.

Re: ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

AdrianWelsh — Tue, 21 May 2019 16:53:23 GMT

Jeanette,

Have you tried messing with the snapping settings in the snapping area?

Have you gotten other layers to snap? What kind of layer are you trying to get to snap (point, line, polygon, etc.)?

Re: ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

JeanetteHarlow1 — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 13:06:37 GMT

Hi Adrian, I have tried adjusting the snap settings. It seems to be intermittent.

Re: ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

AdrianWelsh — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 16:20:27 GMT

Jeanette, maybe it would be worth getting in touch with Esri support if this is stopping you from doing your work?

Re: ArcGIS Pro Layout Snapping not working

Robert_LeClair — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 22:47:54 GMT

I have not seen ArcGIS Pro 2.4 yet but wonder if it will be addressed with the new update.