Latest Contributions by Tim_Ultee

I'm trying to run an interpolation of well measurements using the ArcGIS Pro 2.2.3 Geostatistical Wizard (specifically to interpolate the depth in feet of floating contaminants). I've used the stand-alone IDW tool in both ArcMap and Pro in the past without issue but wanted to try the Geostat Wiz to streamline the process. The interpolation seemed to run fine but the resulting symbology isn't showing correctly: Notice in the screen capture that the identify tool shows the correct interpolated value at the blue dot (0.88) yet the symbology shown for the whole area is the -0.2 to 0.14 class range. When I export to a feature class this problem persists, resulting in useless contours that show much lower values than an exact interpolator like IDW could possibly produce given the input values. Am I missing a key setting/explanation or is this a bug? I can't see why this behavior would make sense. *7/26/2019 Update* I'm still seeing this problem in Pro 2.3.2. Has there been any movement to fix this problem in new releases? *1/24/2020 Update* Pro 2.4.2, still no response or resolution... ... View more

I'm having trouble getting ArcGIS Pro to display different annotation classes within a single feature class. A common workflow for me in ArcMap involved converting multiple sets of labels to a single annotation feature class (I would create it and then append new subtypes to it). I'm trying to mimic this workflow in Pro by using the Convert Labels to Annotation tool and then the Append Annotation Feature Classes tool to merge the multiple different annotations into a single file. This worked but now instead of the different subclasses showing up in the contents pane, there is only the Default shown. I've tried field calculating the AnnotationClassID field to match the subclass codes in the SymbolID field and shown in Annotation Feature Class Properties, and have also tried creating Subtypes based on the SymbolID or updated AnnotationClassID fields; no matter what only Default shows as a togglable option in the Contents pane. I realize I could work around this by using definition queries, but it was so easy to switch between different annotation subclasses in ArcMap and I don't see why this option isn't available in Pro. I've attached a screenshot of the window showing the issue. P.S. If this is a bug, an even better fix would be to just have the subclasses be maintained when using the Append Annotation Feature Classes tool, or to allow a single annotation to be created with the Convert Labels to Annotation tool. ... View more

I've been working with Pro for a few months now and recently ran into an issue after upgrading from 2.0 to 2.2.2. While the legend items used to center when there was only 1 column, now they always align left. I've tried every option I can think of to resetting "Size & Position" to top center, to setting Text Symbol - Position to center horizontal alignment.  I've included two screenshots, the first of a map legend from 2.0 and the second of the same map legend in 2.2.2 with no changes made to any layout/legend settings. If this is a new setting I can change, I'd really appreciate anyone who can point it out. Thanks. ... View more

My team often has to create data "post-it note" maps for sample results at remediation sites. We create labels using cursor-based python expressions that pull results for each sample location from a separate geodatabase table. We then convert these labels to annotation feature classes and position them around the map: We're trying to switch to Pro but are having trouble accomplishing this critical task in Pro (using Pro 2.0.0). The only tool I've found to move annotation without also moving the leader line is the Annotation Modify Feature tool. This works but it can be tedious to move the annotation instead of resizing or text editing by accident since a single click activates all 3 capabilities. Editing also seems even slower than in ArcMap, which I was surprised by given how much faster Pro is supposed to be (we also edit with an activated map in a layout since otherwise we can't see the layout map extent). Finally, Pro consistently freezes while trying to move annotations on the map, forcing me to restart Pro and lose any unsaved edits (the processing wheel spins just spins forever). *Edit* I should also note that when Pro crashes or freezes I've twice had it corrupt the annotation feature class I was working with when it crashed. Given that we often store numerous subclasses of post-its within a single feature class, this issue could result in the loss of a lot of work. Does anyone have suggestions for editing annotations in Pro that might help? I'd really like to switch to Pro but don't think we'll be able to unless we fix the issue of Pro freezing. I'd really appreciate any advice for working with annotations in Pro. ... View more

I'm using ArcMap 10.5.1 and have been having issues with snapping not engaging for some time. I will have snapping engaged in an edit session and try to use it with the measure or create feature tool, but snapping won't engage. When I move the mouse to try to engage it, it switches to the hourglass for a moment before continuing not to snap. I've tried modifying the snapping tolerance and the snapping types (edge, vertex, etc.) to no avail. Sometimes zooming in or out will suddenly allow snapping to work, but when I pan/zoom again it won't work. The only solution I've found to this so far is to reduce the number of layers displayed (turning off the basemap layers group, topographic lines, etc.), but I'm working with a map now that I can't get to work even after turning off all unused layers. This map does use two point feature classes with multiple tables joined to them. I assume the main issue is that the snapping function is being overloaded, but I just finished another map using the same layers without snapping issues even without turning off extra basemap layers. Does anyone else experience this issue, and has anyone identified the cause of the problem or a solution? Thanks. ... View more