topic Re: Export map - no options for details, filename.. in Mapping Questions

Export map - no options for details, filename..

DavidRocha1 — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:07:47 GMT

Hi all, this morning I was exporting from ArcMap to a PNG file. Towards the bottom of the window that opens when I click "Export map..", there was a little arrow to close the detail section. The detail section apparently contains the size of the graphic, the file type, even the name.

Now that I have clicked that, it seems to be gone forever. Now when the Export map window comes up, the window only shows files within the folder, and does not show the details arrow (to re-expand the detail section), or even the filename, graphic type or graphic size (see attachment).

I have tried stretching the window around etc., and cannot locate that now hidden section. Can anyone suggest I might get it back? I have opened/closed Arcmap, no luck there.

Thank you.

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

WillemVan_Riet — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:09:20 GMT

The same happened to me, very frustrating. How does one get it back? Restore factory defaults?

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

JoshuaCrough — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:17:10 GMT

One option is to reset ArcMap by deleting the Normal.mxt document found in: Arc 10: C:\Documents and Settings\[USERNAME]\Application Data\ESRI\Desktop10.0\ArcMap\Templates or in earlier versions: C:\Documents and Settings\[USERNAME]\Application Data\ESRI\ArcMap\Templates

I would either rename the Normal.mxt or create a backup first. The next time you open ArcMap it will be back at the factory settings.

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

WillemVan_Riet — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:51:47 GMT

Thanks but still struggling. The only templates I could find was here and I don't see a normal.mxt. Also searched for it in the entire ArcGis folder. Very strange that something liek this can happen: C:\Program Files (x86)\ArcGIS\Desktop10.0\MapTemplates

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

JoshuaCrough — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:41:46 GMT

To find out where the Normal.mxt is:

Open ArcMap and choose File->New.

The New Document dialogue box will open and you can make a note of the path to the Normal.mxt under the My Template pane.

I will attach a screen shot of what I am talking about.

Hope this does the trick.

Cheers,

Joshua

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

WillemVan_Riet — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:29:59 GMT

Thanks. Finally found it. Seems like the AppData folder is not visible until you copy the string from ArcMap as you suggested.

C:\Users\willemvr\AppData\Roaming\ESRI\Desktop10.0\ArcMap\Templates

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

WillemVan_Riet — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:41:10 GMT

Unfortunately I deleted the normal.mxt and the problem is still there. Guess I will have to uninstill the software and re install. Cant believe such a small issue can cause such a huge problem. Stops one in your tracks as you cant even set what type of file you want to write out or resolution or add a world component.

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

JoshuaCrough — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:20:29 GMT

Hmmm, that is a bit of an annoyance. Never heard of your problem before and I have never heard of replacing the Normal.mxt to reset to original settings not working before. A bit of an anomaly I would say.

Well good luck and sorry I wasn't more help.

Joshua

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

WillemVan_Riet — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:35:19 GMT

I even un installed Arc Gis10 and re installed and the Options are still missing!

SOLVED: Export map - no options for details, filename..

MaximSilin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:32:11 GMT

Had the same issue on Windows 7. The following workaround did the trick:

1)Close ArcMap;

2)Rename the 'ExportDlg' folder located under:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ESRI\Desktop10.0\Export

3) Restart ArcMap and open Export Map dialog again - the Options section should be available.

Alternatively, you may try to change the value of the 'ShowOptionsPanel' registry key, located under the 'ExportDlg' folder mentioned above from '0' to '1'.

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

WillemVan_Riet — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:01:37 GMT

ESRI technical support helped me find the solution. One has to edit the registry. Apparently its a Windows 7 bug. The technician said he would post the full solution here. Thanks for the help!

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

WillemVan_Riet — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:04:06 GMT

Thanks Max. Yes that was what they said. The size for that specific window reverts to zero in the registry when one clicks that arrow and then it cannot display again. Doesn't happen in XT but only in Vista and W7.

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

DarranMay — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:39:33 GMT

what was the work around on this? This has happened to me recently and I can not seem to resolve the issue.

Thanks.

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

KyleGallagher — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:04:46 GMT

Here is the easiest way to fix the problem. Open the Export Map window and put your cursor in the File Name section. Hit the Tab key 4 times to activate the Options button that is hidden (should be right after Cancel), press space bar once to expand the Option section.

Kyle

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

NaimeCelik — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 17:38:03 GMT

Kyle

Thank you, I did not understand exactly how to apply your method but I pressed many times both keys and now export map options are back.. 🙂

Thanks again

Naime

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

KTanski — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 04:13:30 GMT

Cursor in the file name; four taps on the tab key; once on the space bar. It's a beautiful thing! Thanks for the perfect strategy!

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

KatarinaSörensen — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 22:00:55 GMT

😄 Thanks. Had the same problem today with ArcGIS 10.2 but had to use both solutions and it works now.
Katarina

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

BrianHovis — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 17:28:03 GMT

Here is the easiest way to fix the problem. Open the Export Map window and put your cursor in the File Name section. Hit the Tab key 4 times to activate the Options button that is hidden (should be right after Cancel), press space bar once to expand the Option section.

Kyle

Thanks, your fix worked for me today. Thanks goodness for Google and forums.

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

DianaEusse — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 20:44:57 GMT

Hola Chicos, Kyle and everyone.

Thanks for your advice. It works.

Diana Eusse

Re: Export map - no options for details, filename..

MohamedHadjkouider — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 20:03:30 GMT

@Kyle Gallagher

Thank you thank you very much....It works ( Clip To Graphic Extent option is selected) in Arcmap...