Configure in ArcMap

For many model names and autoupdaters, the configuration only occurs in ArcCatalog. In the case of the ArcFM Auto Angle Setter, there is one more configuration that occurs in ArcMap: the Stored Display needs to be updated to respect the Symbol Rotation field so that point features rotate to the proper angle.
  1. If necessary, close ArcCatalog.
  2. Open ArcMap and log into ArcFM.
  3. Apply the Stored Display that includes the point feature with the ArcFM Auto Angle Setter.
  4. In the Table of Contents, either double-click the feature layer or right-click it and choose Properties.

  5. Click the Symbology tab.
  6. Click Advanced > Rotation...

  7. In the Rotate dialog, choose the field that has the SYMBOLROTATION field model name applied. In this example, the field is also called SymbolRotation.

    IMPORTANT: For Rotation Style, there are two choices: Geographic and Arithmetic. In either case, the ArcFM Auto Angle Setter finds the appropriate rotation value so that the point feature rotates perpendicularly to the line feature. So, it actually does not matter which style you choose. The important consideration is to be consistent and do not change the style later. If you do change the style later, the rotate value in the field is off by 90 degrees, and existing points rotate to conform to that new value. New points appear perpendicular, but existing points appear askew.
  8. Click OK to close the Rotate dialog, then click OK to close the Layer Properties dialog.
  9. Save the Stored Display.
  10. Test the new behavior:
    1. Start Editing, or open a session/version.
    2. Sketch a new line feature that is set to snap to the point feature.
    3. Sketch a new point feature. Notice it rotates based upon the angle of the line feature.

      TIP: By default, the ArcFM Auto Angle Setter rotates the point feature to be parallel with the linear feature. If that does not look right on the map and if you would rather the point feature be perpendicular with the linear feature, you can rotate the underlying symbol itself. To do so, follow these steps:
      1. In the Table of Contents > Features pane, click the point symbol once (click directly on the symbol itself).

      2. In the Symbol Selector dialog, change the Angle to 90 or -90, depending on how you want the symbol to appear against linear features.

      3. You cannot save a Stored Display while editing. So, after you discard these edits, remember to save the Stored Display to preserve your new symbol.

    4. Discard your edits.
QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan and other countries.

Was this helpful?