topic Labels Overlapping Other Features in Cartography and Maps Questions

Labels Overlapping Other Features

JasonCeleste1 — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 23:59:43 GMT

I'm using the Maplex Label Engine (ArcMap 10.6) on a series of road strip maps based on a centerline feature class. The road names are placed fine. The road number labels are placed at intersections. I would prefer to not have to convert to annotation just to move the label off the intersection. I have tried different settings and haven't found a solution. Anyone else have this issue? A solution?

Re: Labels Overlapping Other Features

JasonCeleste1 — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:04:39 GMT

When I do convert to annotation, the labels are moved off the intersections. A bit frustrating.

Re: Labels Overlapping Other Features

JosephCarter — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 19:33:57 GMT

Hi, Jason. If you can add a point feature of the intersections (transportation departments have this), you can then turn off the symbology of the intersection layer and give it a higher feature weight in the Maplex conflict resolution tab than your centerline layer. Label as before and you should get a better result.

If you cannot obtain an intersection layer and your study area is not too big, you can easily make a graphic one using the draw tools and then use the "create feature from graphic" option.

Good luck,

Joe