on February 12, 2023

Why is this shapefile not showing in the correct spot?

Geographic Information Systems

Why is my shapefile not showing up in ArcGIS pro?

I found why your data didn’t displaying on ArcGIS Pro. Your Shapefile name contains special character(-). Rename your shapefile(dbf,prj,shx,shp) name on Windows Explore. It will be opened in ArcGIS Pro.
Mar 20, 2017

Why do points show up in the wrong location when adding xy data?

Cause. In some cases, the XY points display in the wrong location if a projected coordinate system is used instead of a geographic coordinate system. The XY points are in decimal degrees, but the projected coordinate system attempts to display the points as units of feet instead of as decimal degrees.

Why is my layer not showing up on the map in ArcGIS?

You need to turn on the group layer in the table of contents and ensure the sublayer is visible. The layer has a visible scale range that is beyond the map’s current scale. Right-click the layer in the table of contents and click Zoom To Make Visible to bring the layer into view.
Sep 12, 2022

How do you find a shapefile in the coordinate system?

In ArcCatalog, click the shapefile whose coordinate system you want to define. Click the File menu and click Properties. Click the XY Coordinate System tab. Navigate to and select the coordinate system you want to use.

How do I view a shapefile?

You can access a shapefile in ArcGIS Pro using a folder connection in the Catalog pane.

  1. Add a connection to a folder.
  2. Browse to the location of the shapefile within the folder connection.
  3. Right-click the shapefile and select Add to Current Map. to add the shapefile to the current map.


How do I import a SHP file into ArcMap?

How to import a shapefile into Arcgis Pro?

  1. Extract your zipped shapefile.
  2. Open Arcgis Pro and create a new project.
  3. Name your project and choose the file directory.
  4. Open a new map.
  5. Select ADD DATA and the shapefile you’d like to import into Arcgis Pro.
  6. Congratulations!


Why is location wrong?

For Samsung smartphones running Android 10 OS, the location information may appear inaccurate if the GPS signal is obstructed, location settings is disabled, or if you are not using the best location method.

Why is my estimated location wrong?

Your location is estimated from sources like GPS satellites, the closest Wi-Fi networks, and nearby cell towers. If you don’t have a strong signal, chances are you won’t have an accurate location. But you can try and change your cellular data settings to find a better connection.
Dec 18, 2019

How do I fix coordinates in Arcgis?

To copy and modify an existing coordinate system, complete the following steps:



  1. Right-click a coordinate system in the Coordinate Systems Available list and click Copy and Modify .
  2. On the Modify Coordinate System dialog box, update parameters as necessary.
  3. Click Save to save the new coordinate system.


Why is my XY data not showing in Arcmap?

Solution: Save a copy of the map and remove non-essential layers. Change the coordinate system of the data frame to the same as the XY Event Layer’s coordinate system. Add an online basemap to the map to compare the XY Event Layer and the other data.
Mar 25, 2020

Why can’t I add a field in ArcGIS Pro?

Solution or Workaround



To resolve this issue, stop the edit session in the map document. Click the Editor button in the Editor toolbar, and select Stop Editing. The Add Field and Delete Field options are now available and can be used to add or delete fields.
Jul 21, 2022

How do I add SHP?

Click Insert tab Import panel Map Import . In the Import Location dialog box, under Files Of Type, select shp. Select the file or folder to import. Click OK.
Mar 24, 2020