How can I choose symbology for polygon outline from the built-in line symbology gallery in Pro, as it is ArcGIS Desktop. As far as I seen now, if I wanted a composite line symbol for polygon outline, I have to build it by myself from symbol layers.
EDIT 5-12-23: Updated in ArcGIS Pro 3.1: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/mapping/layer-properties/symbol-structure.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_C9E460137950462A88C4A5AD85D07FAF
Thanks for the additional details. Yes, this isn't totally equivalent with ArcMap because the outline of a polygon is a stroke, not a line symbol. It would still be good to submit an idea so that we're able to better gauge the priority of this request. Thank you!
Are you talking about this?
Yes, exactly! Your screenshot is from Desktop and I am looking for this function in Pro.
Thanks, Gergely. I should have asked in my first response, do you have an example or two of the polygon outline symbology that you use? Just to give some context to the request. If you could provide a couple of screenshots that would be great.
Thanks again.
Gergely, I'd recommend adding this as an idea on the https://community.esri.com/community/arcgis-ideas?sr=search&searchId=a47def0f-a4f0-4f6a-b5ca-e73a1e6b99b3&searchIndex=0 site. Thanks!
Thank you very much to deal with my problem, which may be much easier to solve than I think!
I am sorry to be too much enthusiastic and less detailed . Actually your screenshot is the best example. I could find easily the properties of polygon symbology were I can choose among the predefined fills:
But when the customization of the outline comes in I can't find similar built-in options, which are available for line features, like this:
What I could do is simply set line color and width OR compose myself from symbol layers like below, which sometimes requires too much efforts:
In many cases the built-in outline styles are good enough to use, or just need some minor adjustment.
I'm quite familiar with Desktop version but green rookie with Pro
Thank you in advance!
Is this not possibly using the Duplicate layer properties under the Structure tab when in Format Polygon Symbol?
Like in this image?
I will, thank you!
Yes, that possible, but in many cases it requires too much effort. Instead a built-in set of symbols which in addition can be extended by your own symbols makes this much easier.
You could use the 'Polygon to Line' Geoprocessing tool (under Data Management Tools / Features) to create a new line layer from the outline of the polygon.
https://support.esri.com/en/technical-article/000007707
Still no solution to this? This is infuriating to say the least. Not being able to apply a line style as a polygon outline seems like a colossal oversight to me. Even if the style type has been changed, Pro should be smart enough to convert it as it is essentially the same set of parameters.
This is the type of stuff that not only prevents people from switching to Pro, but hardens people against it's use.
Oh, hey, it's nearly 3 years later and this issue *STILL* exists. And Daniel is spot on- garbage like this is precisely why I'm still avoiding Pro as much as I can. Long live Arcmap. 😞
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