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ArcGIS Pro copy symbology from layer

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07-01-2016 09:10 AM
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ValCannon1
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A very common task in ArcMap is to copy the symbology from one layer to another. The symbology tab has a nice import dialog that lets you copy the complete symbology definition, just the symbols or just the classification.

ArcGIS Pro seems to have a limited version of this capability buried in the Geoprocessing Tools call Apply Symbology From Layer but I do not see a way of doing it from the layer properties. There are work-arounds such as saving a layer file and then importing it to another layer, but it would be nice to have the same level of ease and control that was available in ArcMap.

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LeandraGordon

BTW: Don't go trying to do this in Python. The command works **sometimes**

JohnGuetterman

This functionality from XTOOLS works so good - minimal clicks (once you add it as a button), symbology is applied almost instantly, versatile (can copy any layer property), easy to quickly apply to other layers in your table of contents.  Something like that would be a great addition to Pro.

by Anonymous User

Can any one provide an update to this? 
@EmelineRenz's comment is a great summary of this issue: ArcGIS Pro copy symbology from layer - Esri Community

To add, I wonder how labels can be stored in symbology and if this functionality is applicable here

Regards, 
Nina