topic Re: Disable Shape / Make 'Un-clickable'? in Data Management Questions

Disable Shape / Make 'Un-clickable'?

CarlosLeon — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 19:38:56 GMT

First of all, I'm quite new to ArcGIS. I'm using Ver. 10.1 Hopefully this isn't one of those annoying "newb" questions.

I'm placing a border and creating a template for a bunch of recurring exhibits. I need the border to be in the front, yet I don't want it to get in the way of creating and editing the exhibit by being the first thing to be recognized by a click. Is there a way, short of placing individuals lines as the border, to make this shape temporarily un-clickable?newbie‌ arcgis basics‌ newuser‌

Thanks for your help.

Re: Disable Shape / Make 'Un-clickable'?

DanPatterson_Retired — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 20:38:04 GMT

do you mean 'selectable' like preventing people to select them would be my guess
Check the layer properties... Setting layer properties—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop

and the table of contents options
Using the table of contents—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop

Re: Disable Shape / Make 'Un-clickable'?

CarlosLeon — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 21:25:42 GMT

Yes, selectable. The vernacular escapes me at times.

Are you suggesting that I place the border/shape into it's own layer...and then simply make sure the layer is not selectable?

Sounds like a good idea! But I'm wondering if there's a manner in which to do this individually to a shape without having to create a new layer just for one shape.? If not, I'll give the above idea a try and see how it works out.

Thank you.

Re: Disable Shape / Make 'Un-clickable'?

DanPatterson_Retired — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 21:27:51 GMT

Yes.. I know what you want, but it is all or none when it comes to layers. You can't ascribe properties to individual shapes