topic Re: Importing UTM coordinates from excel file in ArcGIS Pro Questions

Importing UTM coordinates from excel file

JamesErnst — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:05:13 GMT

Recently started using ArcGis Pro after using ArcMap for years, and I haven't used ArcMap for a while before making the switch. I am trying to import points to a map using UTM coordinates which is what the map is using. I get an error message saying the features have invalid geometry. I've done this hundreds of times in ArcMap. I can't figure out if I'm setting up the table wrong or where the invalid geometry is.

Do I need to include the zone in my Easting or Northing coordinates? I had it in a column but that column does not appear when selecting columns for easting and northing.

I know it's a simple fix, just can't find it.

Re: Importing UTM coordinates from excel file

Robert_LeClair — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:48:43 GMT

What workflow are you using to import the table? I'd recommend using the XY Table to Point (Data Management) geoprocessing tool as you can define the Coordinate System as one of the parameters. Likely you'd want to enter the UTM information here. Does the error message persist after running this tool?

Re: Importing UTM coordinates from excel file

Sean_Wray — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:27:08 GMT

I often use the excel to table geoprocessing tool. Then map my X Y coords in WGS, then reproject into the coordinate system I need.