topic Re: How can I get a layer to go away? in Mapping Questions

How can I get a layer to go away?

JuliaGoldsworth — Sun, 14 May 2017 21:24:35 GMT

I imported a simple layer that outlines a city boundary. I made it very thick for one map but now it is stuck.

I removed the layer but it won't go away.

If I use the identify tool and click on it, there is nothing there.

I could just move everything into the other data frame but I am curious why this layer still draws even though it is not listed in the table of contents.

Thanks!

Re: How can I get a layer to go away?

DanPatterson_Retired — Sun, 14 May 2017 21:28:43 GMT

What type of file was it? and how did you import it?

If you right-clicked on the layer and selected remove, it should have been removed.

Are you sure it isn't a graphic?

More details or a screen grab would be interesting.

Re: How can I get a layer to go away?

JayantaPoddar — Sun, 14 May 2017 23:10:25 GMT

May be you have converted the feature into a graphic. Use the Select Element tool to select the graphic and delete.

Re: How can I get a layer to go away?

JuliaGoldsworth — Mon, 15 May 2017 16:52:54 GMT

Thank you so much!!!

Turns out it was, indeed, a graphic. I did use the Select Element. I did CUT first, just to see what went away, and the outline disappeared so next I deleted it.

Y'all are awesome. 🙂

Re: How can I get a layer to go away?

TimothyHales — Mon, 15 May 2017 19:43:07 GMT

Hi Julia - Thanks for asking your question! I wanted to let you know that we're moving your question from the GeoNet Help group to the Mapping space to align with the topic there. So you're aware on how and where to post your questions, here's a few quick tips and reminders:

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This GeoNet 101 "How to Ask Questions on GeoNet" post is also a helpful guide to asking questions: https://community.esri.com/community/help-and-feedback/blog/2016/08/15/community-news-and-tips-how-to-ask-questions-and-get-answers

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