To create an editable layer in ArcGIS Pro, you can use several methods:
1. Adding Existing Data
- Add Existing Data: This is the most common way to create an editable layer. You can add data from various sources like shapefiles, geodatabases, and even CSV files.
- From the "Add Data" button: Click the "Add Data" button on the ribbon and select the desired data source.
- Drag and Drop: Drag and drop your data file directly into the map view.
- Using the "Insert" menu: Go to the "Insert" menu and choose "Data from File."
2. Creating New Features
- Creating New Features: You can create new features directly within ArcGIS Pro using various tools.
- Using the "Create Features" tool: Access the "Create Features" tool from the "Edit" tab on the ribbon and select the desired feature type (point, line, or polygon).
- Using the "Sketch" tool: The "Sketch" tool allows you to draw freehand features.
- Using the "Construct Points" tool: This tool helps you create points by clicking on existing features or using coordinates.
3. Converting Existing Data
- Converting Existing Data: You can convert existing data into editable layers using the "Feature Class to Feature Class" tool or the "Copy Features" tool.
- Feature Class to Feature Class: This tool allows you to convert data from one feature class to another.
- Copy Features: This tool copies existing features to a new location.
4. Using the "Create Layer" Tool
- Create Layer: This tool allows you to create a new layer from scratch, specifying the geometry type and attributes. You can find this tool in the "Geoprocessing" pane.
Once you have created an editable layer, you can use the various editing tools in ArcGIS Pro to modify, add, or delete features.
