Copying and pasting graphics from ArcMap into ArcScene
You can copy graphics created in ArcMap and paste directly into ArcScene.
Steps:
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Create the graphic element in ArcMap using the Draw toolbar.
Alternatively, you can create 3D graphics using tools, such as Contour Lines and Line of Sight , on the 3D Analyst toolbar.
- Use the Select Elements tool in ArcMap to select the newly created 3D graphic.
- Copy the selected graphics. Press CTRL+C or click the Edit menu and click Copy to copy the graphic to the clipboard.
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In ArcScene (or ArcGlobe), press CTRL+V or click Edit > Paste to paste the graphics.
The graphic is added to the 3D view.
To select multiple graphics press SHIFT while selecting.
To select all graphics, click Edit > Select All Elements.
Tip:
- Creating 3D graphics in ArcMap requires a surface layer in the document.
- Two-dimensional graphics will have z-values of 0, which may be under the surface when pasted into the 3D view. You can open the properties of 2D graphics in the 3D view and set the z-values on the Size and Position tab of the Properties dialog box. See Editing 3D graphics for more information.
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8/16/2013