Rotating a symbol layer in ArcGIS Pro allows you to change the orientation of specific visual components that make up a symbol, particularly within marker symbols. This is distinct from rotating the entire feature on the map or rotating the map view itself.
Here are the exact steps to rotate a symbol layer within a marker symbol in ArcGIS Pro, based on the provided reference:
Steps to Rotate a Marker Symbol Layer
To adjust the rotation of a specific part of a marker symbol:
- Access Symbol Formatting: Open the Format Symbol pane for the layer or feature you want to modify.
- Navigate to Symbol Layers: In the Format Symbol pane, click the Properties tab (usually the second tab from the left). On the Properties tab, click the Layers tab (often represented by a stack icon).
- Highlight Symbol Layer: Highlight the specific marker symbol layer within the list that you wish to rotate. Expand the Rotation heading for the selected layer.
- Specify Rotation Angle: Enter a value for the Angle property.
- Positive values typically rotate the symbol layer counter-clockwise.
- To rotate clockwise, specify a negative value, or check the Rotate clockwise box if available next to the angle input.
- Validate Settings: Use the symbol preview area within the pane to visually check the result of your rotation settings before applying them to the layer.
By following these steps, you can precisely control the orientation of individual graphical elements that form your marker symbols, enhancing map clarity or design.
For example, if you have a marker symbol composed of an arrow and a circle, you can rotate just the arrow layer to point in a specific direction without affecting the circle layer.
Remember, these steps apply to rotating the individual graphical components (symbol layers) that make up a symbol, not the entire feature's geometry on the map or the map's orientation.
