ArcMap Drawing Error - layer failed to draw

[DeborahVeen]

When the ArcMap Drawing Errors window pops up, it would be much more helpful if it said WHICH layer failed to draw!

[IngridHogle]

It does say which layer(s) failed to draw, at least in my maps. You may have to scroll down to see the list.

[JenniferBorlick]

I would actually like to see it as an icon in the TOC...

[DeborahVeen]

ibhogle, what version are you using?  I'm in ArcMap 9.3.1 with geodatabases and it doesn't reveal which layer(s) are the problem(s).

[ValeriaChavez]

Hi @DeborahVeen 

ArcGIS Desktop retired March 1, 2026 so we won’t be considering this idea. We recommend that you migrate to ArcGIS Pro, our fully supported desktop GIS application.

Thank you for taking the time to share your ideas. We truly appreciate your contributions to continuously improving the software to help you do your work and look forward to what ideas you have for ArcGIS Pro.