Emilie Meyer
When working with maps and scenes in ArcGIS, users can zoom in and out, move around, and, in the case of scenes, move up, down, and look around. There are several ways to pan in ArcGIS. In ArcMap, users can click on the pan tool, make their desired move, and then click back. In ArcGIS Pro, the main navigation tools are the Explore tool, the on-screen Navigator tool, and the Go To XY tool. Users can also press the 1 key to zoom and pan on the layout instead of the map while the map Explore tool is active. In the minimized display mode, the navigator shows a north indicator only, and users can pan their map or scene by clicking and dragging the outer ring.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Navigation tools | Explore tool, on-screen Navigator tool, Go To XY tool |
| Map navigation | Zoom in and out, move around, rotate the view, turn to face east, west, north or south |
| Scene navigation | Move up and down, rotate the view, pivot around the target point in all three axes, zoom in and out on the target point, move the camera up and down, look around from the current camera position |
| Keyboard shortcuts | Use keyboard keys in conjunction with the Explore tool to reposition the view or to perform navigation actions when another tool is active |
| Mouse shortcuts | Press and hold the scroll wheel to pan around the map; the middle button becomes the pan tool when the active tool is the Select tool |
| Map frame activation | Click Activate on the Layout tab, in the Map group, in the Contents pane |
| Map frame mode navigation tools | Map navigation tools on the Map tab; layout navigation tools on the Layout contextual tab |
| Map frame mode keyboard and mouse shortcuts | Navigate the page or the map, depending on which tool is active |
| Map frame mode activation | Click Close Activation on the Layout tab |
| Map frame mode controls | Bookmarks gallery, Zoom to Map View gallery, Zoom to Last Active Map button |
| Panning commands | Pan To, Flash |
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What You'll Learn
Navigating with the Explore tool
The Explore tool is the default tool for maps and scenes in ArcGIS Pro. It is used to move, pan, zoom, and identify feature attributes via a pop-up. The Explore tool can be used to interactively pan and zoom in maps and scenes. In 3D scenes, the Explore tool can also be used to rotate and tilt the view.
The default behaviour of the Explore tool orients the camera in any direction (manipulating the camera in x, y, and z) at any time. This is the standard navigation mode. In this mode, you can move and orient the camera in any direction at any time. You can pan through a scene to move the camera physically through the geography of the scene, adjusting the x,y location of your viewpoint in a similar way to panning across a 2D map. Interactively orient the camera's tilt and rotation with the mouse wheel. You can also use planar navigation mode, in which the camera is constrained to a single plane to limit the viewing angle and distance. Panning through a scene in this state feels like moving the camera across the screen display.
First-person navigation mode allows you to use the keyboard and mouse to set travel direction and speed, while maintaining a constant elevation. This mode can be used to explore scenes as if you were physically present in them, such as in a computer game. To use first-person navigation, click First Person Navigation in the Explore tool drop-down menu on the Map tab.
When using an active tool other than the Explore tool, use the C key shortcut to temporarily access the Explore tool's functionality. The interactive Explore tool relies on a 3D location to provide a control point for handling navigation events such as pan, zoom, and rotate.
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Using the Navigator tool
The Navigator tool is one of the main navigation tools in ArcGIS, alongside the Explore tool and the Go to XY tool. It is used to navigate complex content, particularly 3D scenes that are underground, in buildings, or that contain lidar. The Navigator tool is touch-compatible for touchscreen devices, allowing users to navigate and edit at the same time.
The Navigator tool can be accessed from the View tab in the Navigation group. Here, you can show or hide the navigator for any map, scene, or layout view. For 2D views, click the View tab and then the Navigator button. Alternatively, you can right-click in the view to access the navigator from the context menu. For 3D views, the navigator appears by default in the lower left corner of the view. You can switch between showing and hiding the navigator by clicking the Navigator button on the View tab or using the scene's context menu.
The Navigator tool has two display states: a smaller display state and a full-control display. The smaller display state shows the heading as you pan using the ring. The full-control display offers more capabilities in 3D scenes, allowing for rotation in x, y, and z (tilt), looking around with the camera, and raising and lowering the camera. To access the full-control display, click "Show full control" in the corner of the scene on the navigator.
The Navigator tool provides explicit camera controls in a single control. To pan the scene, drag the outer ring of the navigator in any direction. The closer you are to the center of the navigator, the slower the pan speed. A semi-transparent arrow follows your pointer to indicate the direction. To tilt and rotate the camera, drag the inner ring of the navigator. By default, you cannot tilt the camera to the underside of the surface, but underground navigation can be enabled. To look around from a fixed position, drag the inner sphere of the navigator.
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Panning with the mouse wheel
To pan with the mouse wheel in ArcGIS Pro, it is necessary to have the Select Tool selected in a Map View. Holding down the middle mouse wheel button while in this mode will allow you to pan the map. If the Explore Tool is selected, panning can be achieved by holding down the left mouse button.
Some users have reported issues with the panning function in ArcGIS Pro, describing it as ""half-baked" and "inconsistent." There are reports of the middle mouse button being unresponsive until the Explore Tool is clicked, and the behaviour of the function is said to be unpredictable, working sometimes and not others.
Despite these inconsistencies, the ability to pan with the mouse wheel can be a useful feature for users who do not require 3D views and are looking for simple and efficient navigation options.
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Keyboard shortcuts
Navigating Menus and Dialog Boxes:
- ALT + Arrow Keys: Navigate through the main menu options.
- ENTER: Make a selection from the menu.
- ESC: Close a menu or dialog box.
- CTRL + F: Open the Search window.
- ESC: Shift focus from the Catalog/Table of Contents to the map display.
- F3: Focus on the Table of Contents window.
- F5: Refresh and redraw the display.
Working with Data Frames and Layers:
- CTRL + Drag: Prevent docking when moving toolbars or windows.
- Double-click Title Bar: Dock or undock windows.
- F9: Suspend or pause drawing to make changes without constant redrawing.
- CTRL + SHIFT + Drag: Move layers between data frames and ArcMap sessions.
- CTRL + Drag: Copy data frames and layers when dragging and dropping.
- F3 or Click: Put keyboard focus on the Table of Contents for navigation.
- ESC or Click Map: Shift keyboard focus to the map.
- HOME: Select the first item in the Table of Contents.
- END: Select the last item in the Table of Contents.
Item Selection and Properties:
- F12 or ENTER: Open the selected item's properties dialog box.
- SHIFT + F10: Open the shortcut menu for the selected item.
- SHIFT + F1 or F1: Access context help for the selected item.
- F11: Activate a selected data frame.
- ALT + Click: Activate a specific data frame.
- CTRL + TAB: Cycle through and activate multiple data frames.
- CTRL + Click Expansion Control (+/-): Expand or collapse all items at a specific level.
- CTRL + Click: Select or deselect multiple layers or data frames.
Additionally, you can customize and modify keyboard shortcuts to suit your preferences. To do so, click the ribbon Help tab and select Shortcuts in the Customize group, or simply press F12.
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Planar and first-person navigation
ArcGIS Pro offers two distinct modes for navigating 3D scenes: planar navigation and first-person navigation. These modes can be easily toggled using the Explore tool drop-down list in the Navigation group on the Map tab, or via the on-screen navigator control.
Planar Navigation
In planar navigation mode, the camera is constrained to a single plane, limiting both the viewing angle and distance. Panning in this mode feels like moving the camera across the screen display. This mode is particularly useful for exploring content with a one-dimensional, non-horizontal orientation, such as the side of a building or a geologic rock face. To enable planar navigation, go to the Map tab, click the arrow under "Explore" in the Navigate group, and select "Planar Navigation".
First-Person Navigation
First-person navigation mode offers an immersive exploration experience, similar to what one might encounter in a computer game. In this mode, you navigate the camera through the 3D view as if you were walking through it, maintaining a constant elevation. You can adjust the travel speed to simulate walking and use the mouse to look around. This mode is ideal for scenes where you want to feel physically present, such as walking inside a building or along a street. To enable first-person navigation, go to the Map tab, click the Explore tool drop-down menu, and select "First-Person Navigation". Alternatively, you can enable it from the on-screen navigator control.
Navigation Controls
In both planar and first-person navigation modes, you can use a combination of keyboard and mouse controls to interact with the scene. The mouse pointer changes to crosshairs in first-person mode, indicating that you can use the mouse to set the travel direction and look around. The keyboard's arrow keys allow you to move the camera in the desired direction. Additionally, the mouse wheel can be used to adjust the travel speed.
On-Screen Navigator
The on-screen navigator, located in the lower-left corner of the view, provides camera navigation commands in a single control. It offers explicit camera controls that are particularly useful for navigating complex 3D content, such as underground scenes, buildings, or scenes containing lidar. With the on-screen navigator, you can rotate around a target point, zoom in and out, and pivot around different axes.
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Frequently asked questions
Click on the pan tool, make your desired move, then click back.
If you have a mouse with a scroll wheel, press and hold the scroll wheel to pan around the map. Alternatively, use the middle button as the pan tool and the right button as the continuous zoom tool.
Press '1' to zoom and pan on the layout instead of the map while the map Explore tool is active. You can also use keyboard shortcuts in conjunction with the Explore tool to reposition the view or perform navigation actions when another tool is active.
The Pan To command can be used with the Flash command so that the selected feature is highlighted when it is selected.
Use the map navigation tools on the Map tab to pan and zoom in the map frame.
