How to create a PDF for each layer in ArcMap project automatically

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04-30-2019 03:00 PM
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EdSwakon
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I have a number of layers (>100) of data in my ArcMap.MDX project table of contents(TOC). I have a study area that is a small subset of the geographic extent of the various data layers. I need to create a PDF that displays each layer in the TOC one at a time. I need each PDF to keep the same zoom level as my study area. I'd like to automate the process.

I tried "data driven pages" but I can't cycle thru the layers automatically. I looked at modelbuilder but could not figure out how to cycle thru the layers in the TOC. I also didn't see a print to PDF part of modelbuilder.

I can't imagine others haven't needed to do something similar. Any recommendations would be appreciated. 

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MatthewDriscoll
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You could write a python script to loop through the layers and set the visible property.   

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