"Moving" in ArcGIS Pro can refer to two primary actions: navigating your view within a map or scene, or moving actual geographic features (like points, lines, or polygons) as part of editing.
This guide covers both interpretations, focusing on moving features based on the provided information.
Navigating Your View
Navigating involves panning across, zooming in or out, and sometimes tilting or rotating your map or scene. These actions change your perspective on the data but do not alter the data itself.
Common ways to navigate include:
- Mouse Wheel: Roll forward to zoom in, backward to zoom out. Click and drag the wheel button to pan.
- Navigation Tools: Use the Explore tool (default) or dedicated Pan and Zoom tools found on the Map or Navigate tabs.
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Use arrow keys to pan, or keys like
Z(zoom in box),X(zoom out box),C(continuous zoom),N(navigate/tilt).
Moving Features
Moving features involves changing their geographic location on the map. This is typically done during an editing session.
According to the information provided, a primary method for moving features is straightforward:
Using the Pointer
- To move a feature, select and drag it with the pointer.
When you drag a selected feature, you might notice a selection anchor. The reference notes that the selection anchor snaps the selected features to another feature as you move it, aiding in precise placement relative to existing geometry.
Moving Multiple Features
- When you select multiple features, you have additional options for arranging them. You can right-click on the selected features. From the context menu, you can choose to align or distribute the features based on various criteria (like aligning centers, edges, or distributing them evenly).
| Action | Method | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Move Single Feature | Select and drag with pointer | Use the selection anchor for snapping. |
| Move Multiple | Select, then right-click menu | Options include align or distribute the features. |
Moving features requires that the layer you are working with is editable and that you have an active edit session started from the Edit tab.
Understanding whether you need to navigate your perspective or modify feature locations is key to choosing the correct method in ArcGIS Pro.
