Creating new layer group in ArcMap?
I am in the process of learning ArcGIS Desktop, and as I was working through the tutorial provided to me, I was told to create a new layer group by right-clicking on "layers" in a new blank map, and choosing "new layer group" from the menu.
My issue is that it does not work, it does respond (screen twitches) but it doesn't show a new window for it.
This is on ArcGIS 10.5.1, and on a personal laptop.
I am looking for suggestions for a workaround for this issue.
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I am in the process of learning ArcGIS Desktop, and as I was working through the tutorial provided to me, I was told to create a new layer group by right-clicking on "layers" in a new blank map, and choosing "new layer group" from the menu.
My issue is that it does not work, it does respond (screen twitches) but it doesn't show a new window for it.
This is on ArcGIS 10.5.1, and on a personal laptop.
I am looking for suggestions for a workaround for this issue.
arcgis-desktop arcgis-10.5 group-layer
edited 2 hours ago
PolyGeo♦
53.4k1780239
asked 3 hours ago
ElizBElizB
1276
add a comment |
I am in the process of learning ArcGIS Desktop, and as I was working through the tutorial provided to me, I was told to create a new layer group by right-clicking on "layers" in a new blank map, and choosing "new layer group" from the menu.
My issue is that it does not work, it does respond (screen twitches) but it doesn't show a new window for it.
This is on ArcGIS 10.5.1, and on a personal laptop.
I am looking for suggestions for a workaround for this issue.
arcgis-desktop arcgis-10.5 group-layer
edited 2 hours ago
PolyGeo♦
53.4k1780239
asked 3 hours ago
ElizBElizB
1276
I am in the process of learning ArcGIS Desktop, and as I was working through the tutorial provided to me, I was told to create a new layer group by right-clicking on "layers" in a new blank map, and choosing "new layer group" from the menu.
My issue is that it does not work, it does respond (screen twitches) but it doesn't show a new window for it.
This is on ArcGIS 10.5.1, and on a personal laptop.
I am looking for suggestions for a workaround for this issue.
arcgis-desktop arcgis-10.5 group-layer
arcgis-desktop arcgis-10.5 group-layer
edited 2 hours ago
PolyGeo♦
53.4k1780239
asked 3 hours ago
ElizBElizB
1276
edited 2 hours ago
PolyGeo♦
53.4k1780239
asked 3 hours ago
ElizBElizB
1276
edited 2 hours ago
PolyGeo♦
53.4k1780239
edited 2 hours ago
PolyGeo♦
53.4k1780239
edited 2 hours ago
PolyGeo♦
53.4k1780239
53.4k1780239
asked 3 hours ago
ElizBElizB
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It should just make a new, empty group layer in your table of contents. You should see 'New Group Layer'.
You can drag other layers into this group layer and collectively toggle them on/off as needed.
As a workaround you can always CTRL + click multiple layers, right click one of them, and select 'Group'. This will create a Group Layer automatically rather than creating an empty one.
answered 2 hours ago
TigerwouldsTigerwoulds
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It should do that, but for some reason it isn't.
– ElizB
2 hours ago
@ElizB does your Table of Contents change at all? Have you tried restarting ArcMap and/or your machine? ArcMap can be pretty finicky
– Tigerwoulds
2 hours ago
i tried rebooting multiple times, table of contents does not change at all.
– ElizB
2 hours ago
Hmm that is odd behavior. As a workaround you can always ctrl + click multiple layers, then right click one of them and select 'Group'. This will make a Group Layer automatically rather than making an empty one.
– Tigerwoulds
2 hours ago
That would be an excellent workaround. Thanks!! Can you add that in the answer? :)
– ElizB
2 hours ago
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It should just make a new, empty group layer in your table of contents. You should see 'New Group Layer'.
You can drag other layers into this group layer and collectively toggle them on/off as needed.
As a workaround you can always CTRL + click multiple layers, right click one of them, and select 'Group'. This will create a Group Layer automatically rather than creating an empty one.
answered 2 hours ago
TigerwouldsTigerwoulds
352111
It should do that, but for some reason it isn't.
– ElizB
2 hours ago
@ElizB does your Table of Contents change at all? Have you tried restarting ArcMap and/or your machine? ArcMap can be pretty finicky
– Tigerwoulds
2 hours ago
i tried rebooting multiple times, table of contents does not change at all.
– ElizB
2 hours ago
Hmm that is odd behavior. As a workaround you can always ctrl + click multiple layers, then right click one of them and select 'Group'. This will make a Group Layer automatically rather than making an empty one.
– Tigerwoulds
2 hours ago
That would be an excellent workaround. Thanks!! Can you add that in the answer? :)
– ElizB
2 hours ago
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It should just make a new, empty group layer in your table of contents. You should see 'New Group Layer'.
You can drag other layers into this group layer and collectively toggle them on/off as needed.
As a workaround you can always CTRL + click multiple layers, right click one of them, and select 'Group'. This will create a Group Layer automatically rather than creating an empty one.
answered 2 hours ago
TigerwouldsTigerwoulds
352111
It should do that, but for some reason it isn't.
– ElizB
2 hours ago
@ElizB does your Table of Contents change at all? Have you tried restarting ArcMap and/or your machine? ArcMap can be pretty finicky
– Tigerwoulds
2 hours ago
i tried rebooting multiple times, table of contents does not change at all.
– ElizB
2 hours ago
Hmm that is odd behavior. As a workaround you can always ctrl + click multiple layers, then right click one of them and select 'Group'. This will make a Group Layer automatically rather than making an empty one.
– Tigerwoulds
2 hours ago
That would be an excellent workaround. Thanks!! Can you add that in the answer? :)
– ElizB
2 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
It should just make a new, empty group layer in your table of contents. You should see 'New Group Layer'.
You can drag other layers into this group layer and collectively toggle them on/off as needed.
As a workaround you can always CTRL + click multiple layers, right click one of them, and select 'Group'. This will create a Group Layer automatically rather than creating an empty one.
answered 2 hours ago
TigerwouldsTigerwoulds
352111
It should just make a new, empty group layer in your table of contents. You should see 'New Group Layer'.
You can drag other layers into this group layer and collectively toggle them on/off as needed.
As a workaround you can always CTRL + click multiple layers, right click one of them, and select 'Group'. This will create a Group Layer automatically rather than creating an empty one.
answered 2 hours ago
TigerwouldsTigerwoulds
352111
edited 2 hours ago
answered 2 hours ago
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352111
answered 2 hours ago
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answered 2 hours ago
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It should do that, but for some reason it isn't.
– ElizB
2 hours ago
@ElizB does your Table of Contents change at all? Have you tried restarting ArcMap and/or your machine? ArcMap can be pretty finicky
– Tigerwoulds
2 hours ago
i tried rebooting multiple times, table of contents does not change at all.
– ElizB
2 hours ago
Hmm that is odd behavior. As a workaround you can always ctrl + click multiple layers, then right click one of them and select 'Group'. This will make a Group Layer automatically rather than making an empty one.
– Tigerwoulds
2 hours ago
That would be an excellent workaround. Thanks!! Can you add that in the answer? :)
– ElizB
2 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
It should do that, but for some reason it isn't.
– ElizB
2 hours ago
@ElizB does your Table of Contents change at all? Have you tried restarting ArcMap and/or your machine? ArcMap can be pretty finicky
– Tigerwoulds
2 hours ago
i tried rebooting multiple times, table of contents does not change at all.
– ElizB
2 hours ago
Hmm that is odd behavior. As a workaround you can always ctrl + click multiple layers, then right click one of them and select 'Group'. This will make a Group Layer automatically rather than making an empty one.
– Tigerwoulds
2 hours ago
That would be an excellent workaround. Thanks!! Can you add that in the answer? :)
– ElizB
2 hours ago
It should do that, but for some reason it isn't.
– ElizB
2 hours ago
It should do that, but for some reason it isn't.
– ElizB
2 hours ago
@ElizB does your Table of Contents change at all? Have you tried restarting ArcMap and/or your machine? ArcMap can be pretty finicky
– Tigerwoulds
2 hours ago
@ElizB does your Table of Contents change at all? Have you tried restarting ArcMap and/or your machine? ArcMap can be pretty finicky
– Tigerwoulds
2 hours ago
i tried rebooting multiple times, table of contents does not change at all.
– ElizB
2 hours ago
i tried rebooting multiple times, table of contents does not change at all.
– ElizB
2 hours ago
Hmm that is odd behavior. As a workaround you can always ctrl + click multiple layers, then right click one of them and select 'Group'. This will make a Group Layer automatically rather than making an empty one.
– Tigerwoulds
2 hours ago
Hmm that is odd behavior. As a workaround you can always ctrl + click multiple layers, then right click one of them and select 'Group'. This will make a Group Layer automatically rather than making an empty one.
– Tigerwoulds
2 hours ago
That would be an excellent workaround. Thanks!! Can you add that in the answer? :)
– ElizB
2 hours ago
That would be an excellent workaround. Thanks!! Can you add that in the answer? :)
– ElizB
2 hours ago
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