PDF distort if Map Series export

[CTalbot]

Hello all, 

I'm curious if anyone else has ran into this niche error?

Upon export to PDF of a map series the map becomes distorted; in particular the point layer. As soon as export returns to single layout the distortion is not present.

I did some troubleshooting with the setting in export to no avail; map series settings, properties accessibility and security. I also double checked and ensured all layers have the same coordinate system.  The only thing that seemed to remove the distortion was returning to a single layout vs. map series. 

not a big deal, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this?

[AubriKinghorn · Accepted solution]

That's really interesting. Can you provide images of the distorted and non-distorted exports? They may give a clue as to what's happening.

[CTalbot]

as requested, i added these to the original post.

[CTalbot]

also, correcting myself- it's not the point layer that is being distorted. please see attached pictures. 

[CTalbot · Accepted solution]

in fact upon further investigation, I think I figured out the problem. Much appreciated. 

[AubriKinghorn · Accepted solution]

In this case it looks like the map series is driving the extent, but when you turn it off you have a custom extent. Sounds like you figured that out! Happy mapping!

[CTalbot]

yes, the first page in the series is depicted in the distorted map picture. I'm unfamiliar with these map series so will remember this for the future. appreciate you.