#Arcmap definition query pro#
While definition queries can also be found in ArcMap the advantage of definition queries in ArcGIS Pro is that you do not require knowledge of SQL. Use definition queries to focus visible dataĪ definition query simplifies your map by displaying a subset of data.They can also directly display hyperlinked images, which saves time (and clicks) by allowing you to quickly view the content and move on to the next feature. Pop-ups can be configured with formatting such as bold, italics, underline, and highlighting.
Need a quick peek at the attributes of neighboring features without impacting your current selection? Then pop-ups are the way to go. These selected attributes can be edited without the hassle of starting an edit session and then selecting the features you were just identifying as you had to in ArcMap. The attributes list can be changed by unselecting or selecting features in the map or attribute table. However, instead of requiring interactive clicking and dragging in the view, the Attributes pane works directly with the selection set. The Attributes pane displays feature attributes much like the Identify window in ArcMap. This also means that the Attributes pane is always available. No more starting and stopping an edit session! This means if you see something that needs to be updated, you can make the change immediately. In my opinion, one big advantage ArcGIS Pro has over ArcMap is that you are always in edit mode. So how do you achieve the same result without this familiar tool? There are several solutions, and the best fit depends upon your goal. While it might initially seem shocking, let me assure you all its investigative functionality is still available. The “missing Identify tool” is one of the first things users note when transitioning from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro. When you first opened ArcGIS Pro, did you gasp “Where is the Identify tool?!” If you did, you are not alone. By Jill Scholz, ArcGIS Pro Map Exploration team