Easy way to find Definition Queries???

[T_R]

Hello Everyone,

Curious if there is an easy way to find active Definition Queries in ArcGIS Pro?

For example, say I have six queries running, but forget to cancel one of them amongst my endless list of layers.

Is there an easy way to track down these missing queries instead of going through each layer or stumbling on them by accident after something isn't functioning like it should?

Any and all help greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[EvelynHsu]

Try Python. List out all the layers and their definition queries in the map.

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/arcpy/mapping/layer-class.htm 

[OscarAndrade-Rios]

Hi T_R, 

Yes, starting with ArcGIS Pro 2.8, there’s a quick way to identify layers with active Definition Queries using the Contents pane filter. 

Here’s how you can do it:

• In the Contents pane, click the Filter button (funnel icon) at the top of the pane.
  

• From the drop-down menu, choose Active Definition Query.
• The Contents pane will now display only the layers that have an active definition query applied.

This makes it much easier to locate and review any layers with an active query without having to check each layer's properties manually. 

Tip: Starting with ArcGIS Pro 3.1, a tag appears above the Contents pane tabs whenever a filter is active, making it more obvious that you’re viewing a filtered list. You can click Clear filter clicking the X on the tag to return to the full layer list. 

You can read more about filtering and searching in the Contents pane here: 
Filter and search the Contents pane