Shapefiles don't show up but layers do with no error thrown

[EmilySangster1]

Hello,

I have some 3D line files I'm trying to view in Explorer Desktop which also have saved layer files associated with them.  When I open the layer for the file it all appears fine in 2D and 3D.  When I drag in the shapefile I get no error but in the 2D viewer the line doesn't appear.  All layers and shapefiles appear fine in the 3D viewer.  I'm just concerned it means there is an error in the shapefile.

Any help appreciated 🙂

Emily

[MarkBockenhauer]

Emily,

Not sure how to figure this one out.  3D shapefiles should appear in both 2D and 3D.  Could it have something to do with the coordinate system?

-mark