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Point Symbols not centered on point locations in 3D View

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11-16-2010 07:41 AM
ScottEckersall
Emerging Contributor
I am adding 3D point locations to the map, and attaching them to the surface.  When I tilt and subsequently zoom in and out, the points appear to levitate above their actual locations, more when I zoom out, less when I zoom in.  I realized this appears to be by design, since the point symbols are meant to be push pins (or stick pins).  However, symbols like the Populated Place or Sphere have no "stick" so I figured those symbols should actually be centered on the point locations.  But they appear to work the same as the push pins, resizing/moving as you zoom in and out.  Is this "a Feature, not a Bug"?  😄
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MarkBockenhauer
Esri Regular Contributor
In 3D all of the point symbols are anchored at the bottom center of the icon.  This keeps them from sinking into the terrain when the view is tilted.

In 2d you will see that the anchor position changes based on the symbol.  The pins are anchored at the point of the pin, while other symbols like the cars are anchored at the center of the symbol.

Mark
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