Latest Contributions by LindsayRaabe_FPCWA

‎02-18-2021

When using the Table Attribute dynamic text function in ArcGIS Pro you can return a string of values visible in the map frame (i.e.1, 2, 3, 4,...). Sometimes you may have a dataset with multiple features with the same value (i.e.1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4,...).. By using this function in it's current format, you would see the results as per the example given, but sometimes you may want to only see Unique values (i.e. 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4 would be returned as 1, 2, 3, 4). It would be good if there was an Arcade function that shows unique values, removing any duplicates (suggestion below). This post is another example of where this function would be useful: https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-questions/how-to-remove-duplicate-values-from-dynamic-text-attribute-value/m-p/1028309#M37611

‎02-18-2021

If you were only wanting to show 1 value (i.e. 80 but not 79 in your image above), then I'd say yes. I too struggled with this for a while. The solution I found was to add a section of spaces (i.e. " ") to the delimiter field. This essentially added a big gap between the first and second value, resulting in the second value not fitting in the frame. The trick was putting in enough spaces to bump out the next value based on the shortest value you wanted to display (i.e. "Word" instead of "Reallylongword"). If you had enough spaces to fill the gap between two lots of "Reallylongword", but not enough to fill the gap between two "Word" values, you could still end up seeing "Word Word". The other neat little part of this was that the text justification was based on the values displayed (i.e. it would still centre the "Word" and not factor in the delimeter). See below for clarity. Unfortunately, I don't think this will work for you, as it looks like you have multiple features with the same value (i.e. 80) and therefore, you wouldn't be able to get it to discriminate between values. Arcade doesn't seem to have a solution either (no "remove duplicates" text function which would be really nice to see). I tried using the DISTINCT function but that didn't work either. It returns an array, which doesn't translate into a string, and when I tried to convert the array to a string, it just gave me what we started with.

‎02-18-2021

I agree - the ability to take maps offline and it just warns and excludes the layers that are not offline enabled would be a great facility.

‎02-16-2021

Hi All. ESRI Support have looked at this. Whilst it is annoying for myself, it was how the layer masking function was intended to work. I've inserted a section of the support request below; Thank you for your patience while we have investigated this further. We have completed some testing and produced the same outcome as you have described. However, this is considered to be expected behaviour. The way the masking is drawn, if it was permanently retained it could lead to issues with drawing layers. There are more permanent solutions through symbol level masking that could be implemented as a work around if that suits your projects. Described here: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/mapping/layer-properties/use-a-masking-layer.htm As masking can bring some performance complexity, we would advise doing it at the end once the map has been finalised. We do understand that this is a functionality your organisation would find beneficial, so we have lodged an enhancement request that can be tracked through My Esri (https://my.esri.com/#/support/bugs/ENH-000137450). I have created an Idea in the ArcGIS Pro section (https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-ideas/retain-layer-masking-when-reordering-layers/idi-p/1027414/jump-to/first-unread-message) so if you want to see this functionality changed, head over there and show your support!

‎02-16-2021

I've found that when using Layer Masking in ArcGIS Pro, that if I then move/reorder layers with a Mask setting applied (i.e. Land Systems (FPC) in the image below) in the table of contents, it wipes the mask setting. Likewise, if I move a layer that is being used as the Mask (i.e. Operation Mask in the images below), layers masked by that layer lose the setting and need it reapplied. It would be great to have the option to retain layer masking settings despite layer reordering so that we don't need to reapply the settings each time we adjust the map layers order. Table of Contents; This idea is related to the Enhancement request here: https://my.esri.com/#/support/bugs/ENH-000137450

‎02-10-2021

I can't see the images you've attached to your post, so I'm guessing as to what the error is, but if you're using the python window in ArcGIS Pro, you shouldn't need to include the "import arcpy" line. The only other difference I can see between your script and mine (besides the layout name "TEST" and output pathway) is there is an extra "space" before the lyt.exportToPDF command - dunno if this should impact on it though. Maybe also test a shorter output folder (i.e. f"C:\Temp\{lyt.name}.pdf") and see if that works first. Also, the latest ArcGIS Pro update (2.7.1) has fixed this issue so you can avoid all this if you update your software (as per the solution post below).

‎02-10-2021

Glad to be of help. Hope it's not a hard one to fix.

‎02-09-2021

Legends are really quite different in ArcGIS Pro. I've spent a lot of time digging around in the settings to figure it out. You can still enable/disable each label/heading/etc option for each layer by clicking on the layer in the Legend list, and then viewing the Legend properties. Format each bit of text by selecting it from the drop down list at the top. Clicking on the Legend header in the table of contents will show you the overall Legend Properties in the Elements Pane and the drop down list will have more options for you to customise. I hope that helps.

‎02-09-2021

To check/uncheck all at once, hold down the Ctrl button when checking/unchecking a layer. If you have a selection, it will do it for all selected. If you don't, it will do it for all layers. As for organising them in a proper manner, you may need to change the legend setting "Layer order" (select Legend in Table of Contents and open Properties, and turn on/off Layer order). If Layer order is off, you should then be able to drag layers up and down in the Legend list to order them as you like. I hope that helps.

‎02-09-2021

The Validate tool is not all it's cracked up to be. Try right-clicking on the step (the yellow box) prior to the one that is greyed out and running it. When it gets to that point, then click Validate again. It will reset the model but to it's un-run (is that even a word?) state, but the interim data that the 2nd part is based off will exist so it will think it's OK. You can save the model in this state and then it should work when you click Run or try run it from outside the Edit window.

‎02-09-2021

The behaviour still existed after updating to 2.7.1. so I've lodged a support request (02737238). Will let you know what the outcome is.

‎02-09-2021

Support case submitted (02737237). I'll update here when I have some answers.

‎02-09-2021

I've just done the upgrade to 2.7.1 and have found that the behavior I described is still occurring. I also tested what you've suggested (the definition query on the Mask layer) but found this didn't affect my Masking settings. Might we worth doing the upgrade yourself and testing again and letting us know how you go. I'm going to lodge a support ticket for this and will post the case number back here.

‎02-09-2021

Hi Tom. I'm yet to do the latest update which I plan to do today. Whatever the outcome, I'll update here and lodge a support request so that it's on the books for future reference. I was hoping to just to see if it was me or if others had experienced this too before going down that path.

‎02-09-2021

Room for it to grow longer when the map pans to an area with more feature types than the current extent (All layers have "only slow when visible" enabled in the legend settings.

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Latest Contributions by LindsayRaabe_FPCWA

Arcade function to show unique values (remove duplicate values)

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Re: Layer Masking resets when layers are reordered

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