Latest Contributions by EdiePunt

Hi Dake,  This is true if you run the tool in ArcMap. ArcGIS Pro does not process representations in the same way. In ArcGIS Pro, the geometry overrides are not considered and this tool runs on the feature geometry only. ... View more

Hello Mehrshad.  It looks like you are using graduated colors symbology? There are a few ways you can change the range of what you see in the legend in ArcGIS Pro. To change actual values, on the Symbology pane, on the Classes tab, click the Upper value cells to type new values. Alternatively, you can change the symbol class boundaries by click-dragging the boundary values on the Histogram tab.  To change the wording or formatting of the labels (without changing class boundaries), on the Classes tab, click a cell in the Label column and type a new label. Optionally, click the More menu and click Show values out of range to add a symbol class for any features that fall outside of your defined range.  See Graduated colors—ArcGIS Pro | ArcGIS Desktop for more information. I hope this helps.  Edie ... View more

Hello,  Sorry for the confusion. "Measured in points" means points as in the map units. Points is a measurement commonly used in typography, but we also use it in symbology. There are approximately 72 points in an inch. So, to cast a wider search area when calculating the heat map symbology, use a larger radius value.  ... View more

Hi Brad. Set the fill symbol layer in the polygon symbol to gradient fill.  ... View more

Hi Jessie,  We are hoping to add functionality soon to allow you to store styles in your Project favorites. In the meantime, a workaround is to save a project template with the styles you want, and start each new project from that template. See Create a project template—ArcGIS Pro | ArcGIS Desktop  to learn how to do this.  For your second issue, hae you ensured that the styles have been upgraded to your release? Right-click the style in the Catalog pane and click Upgrade. To learn more about upgrading styles and their versions, see Manage styles—ArcGIS Pro | ArcGIS Desktop  Edie ... View more

Hi Thomas, Have you looked at the Eliminate Polygon Part tool? Eliminate Polygon Part—Data Management toolbox | ArcGIS Desktop  Edie ... View more

Yes! that's the one! ... View more

Hi Patrick,  If you import a map or scene with "old" symbols, they will be updated withing the map/scene to the current version. If you add an "old" style, as you have done, you get the option (in your screenshot) to upgrade the style.  If you choose No, you can still use the style as normal-- pick symbols from galleries and apply them to layer, etc. You can then edit them within the layers. But you won't be able to make edits to the contents of the style itself.  If you choose Yes, you can use the style as normal AND you can make any changes you like to the style. Upgrading a style creates a new version of the style. The original "old" version is untouched.  I hope this clears it up for you. Please also see Manage styles—ArcGIS Pro | ArcGIS Desktop  Edie ... View more

Hey Alex-- A map is just graphic communication of spatial phenomena. The techniques and styles will change over time, but there will always be a need to convey this information in a clear and informative way. Keep that in mind (more so than the nifty techniques) and you can't go wrong.  Edie ... View more

Zachary,  yes, there is such a place for exactly that, sharing maps and ideas. Take a look: https://community.esri.com/groups/map-advice  Edie ... View more

Welcome James!  Keep working through it as you can. If you're trying to make maps, then you are definitely part of the tribe! Edie ... View more

I answered a similar question elsewhere in this forum, but keep an eye out for skills that don't seem cartography-related. These include graphic design (page composition), typography, color theory, statistics... Also, as others said... find maps that resonate with you-- even if they are old. Take a long hard look and try to figure out what makes it work. Is it the colors? The typefaces? The way  the numeric data is presented? Then do what you can to replicate it as closely as possible.  Edie ... View more

Great question Samantha! We often find that it's the seemingly-simple features that are the most useful and for people. A few of my favorites in ArcGIS Pro are: A very powerful undo-redo stack Ability to link multiple views, even across 2D-3D Multiple layouts Map frames in a layout clipped to any shape Any color used anywhere-- even in a small part of a symbol-- can be independently wholly or partially transparent Font preview when choosing fonts A very powerful explore/navigate tool Edie ... View more

In addition to 3D challenges, like Ken has, I find I'm unfamiliar with raster techniques. They are so different from the vector techniques that I am comfortable with, but I know that I am leaving some potential on the table with my maps by not thinking of pixels.  Edie ... View more

Hey Patrick,  Yes, we are building up a library of styles. You can see them here: https://esri-styles.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html  When you're in ArcGIS pro, you can search All Portal for "stylx" and you'll find them. We're always working to build more styles, and happy to take suggestions.  Edie ... View more