topic Re: extent indicator rotated in Cartography and Maps Questions

extent indicator rotated

JaredRoss — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 17:45:29 GMT

I have created a map with ArcMap 10 with multiple extent indicators within it. One of the extent indicators (closest to craig in attached image) is rotated while the data frame it is indicating is not rotated. Any advice as to un-rotate the indicator box to be oriented normally?

Thanks

Re: extent indicator rotated

RobertaRobles — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 19:01:38 GMT

Probably not the best answer but you can 'trick' it. It's super accurate right now, but not a polished look.

I would:

-Make the existing boundary invisible or none.

-Create a new graphic box in the layout with the same black graphic properties and eyeball it into the right place in the desired rotation.

Not a great fix, but it'll get it done.

Re: extent indicator rotated

SepheFox — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 19:19:48 GMT

Hi Jared, I am guessing this is a projection issue--your data or map document is in a projection that causes it to skew as it moves north toward the pole. What projection are you using? Can you change it to something that pr4eserves area better over your map extent?

Re: extent indicator rotated

DavidBarnes — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 20:45:05 GMT

Are all of the data frames using the same projection and parameters?

Re: extent indicator rotated

JaredRoss — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 20:51:29 GMT

Thank you! It was a projection issue, could have swore they were matched but obviously not.