Why doesn't ArcGIS Pro open and display my 3D data as 3D layers?

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03-09-2018 12:45 AM
ChloeYiin
New Contributor

I tried adding a DSM and an Orthophoto into ArcGIS Pro in a scene but it would automatically open under "2D layers" and not "3D layers". I managed to move it under "2D layers" by copying and pasting it under "3D layers" but it would not display the data as 3D even after adding an elevation source. When I go to layer properties > elevation > features are, I only have the "On the ground" option.

I know for sure there's nothing wrong with the data because I opened it in ArcMap 10.3 before without any issues with the same elevation source. 

Am I missing something out?

I can't seem to find any resources for this so if anyone has any solutions for this please let me know!

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DanPatterson_Retired
MVP Emeritus

I suspect since PRO isn't arcmap, there are some prior considerations needed.

Did you go through the topics in this area?

http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/help/mapping/layer-properties/define-height-characteristics-for-lay...

http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/help/mapping/layer-properties/what-is-a-scene-layer-.htm

http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/help/mapping/layer-properties/set-layer-properties.htm

There are subtopics within each of the above links related to some of the issues surrounding ensuring the data has the right definitions etc.

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ChloeYiin
New Contributor

Hi Dan,

Thanks for your reply. I solved it by adding the elevation source first before adding the orthophoto.

Previously I had added the orthophoto and then the elevation source after.

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