topic Re: X Y tool doesn't work in Geoprocessing Questions

X Y tool doesn't work

WaliSina — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 07:17:37 GMT

Hi Every one:

The x y tool in toolbox doesnt work. When I click on it, nothing happen, can anyone help?

Re: X Y tool doesn't work

DanPatterson_Retired — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 07:36:04 GMT

What type of layers do you have in the data frame (map)? Do you see coordinates in the bottom right of the area where the map is? Are you in layout view or data view? Do you get any results when you click on the data frame with the info tool

Using the Go To XY tool—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop

Re: X Y tool doesn't work

XanderBakker — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 10:55:48 GMT

A coordinate system is not required for the Go To XY tool to work.

Being in Layout view as Dan Patterson mentioned, will limit the functionality (no graphic elements seem te get added, but flash works).

In case you don't see this interface appear in ArcMap, I might be because you have worked earlier with two displays and it may be showing on the other (not connected) display. If this is not the case, you might need to remove the Normal.mxt or consider installing ArcGIS again...

Re: X Y tool doesn't work

WaliSina — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 11:00:31 GMT

Dear Dan,

in any type of Layer it doesn't work. Yes while moving the cursor I can see coordinates in the status bar. both in data and data view it doesn't work. the info tool works fine but only when I click in xy tool it doesnt show any thing.

Thanks.

Re: X Y tool doesn't work

WaliSina — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 11:02:00 GMT

Dear Xander,

I removed the Normal.mxt from still the problem persists.

Thanks.

Re: X Y tool doesn't work

DanPatterson_Retired — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 11:03:37 GMT

Is it just in one project? or even in a new or different project?

Re: X Y tool doesn't work

WaliSina — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 11:05:59 GMT

It is in even new project.

Re: X Y tool doesn't work

DanPatterson_Retired — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:28:17 GMT

Did it ever work?

If it didn't and you have removed your profile, get someone else to log on to your computer... if they have no problems, then it is still your profile... if they can't use the tool, then I suspect it is your computer installation (or the monitor issue)

Re: X Y tool doesn't work

JayantaPoddar — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:42:26 GMT

I think the XY tool is hidden beyond the monitor's frame. Are you using dual monitor? Dual monitor can cause such issue. If not, also try changing the resolution of the screen.