PROBLEM

Ink from Markup tools disappear after drawn in the data frame

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Description

Ink from Markup tools disappear after drawn in the data frame.

Cause

The Markup functionality is stored to the active annotation layer in the map document. If the map document has the default annotation group turned off, the ink is not visible.

Solution or Workaround

Turn on the default annotation and republish the map.

  1. In the ArcMap Table of Contents, right-click on the Data Frame and select Properties.
  2. Select the Annotation Groups tab and click on the Default Annotation group check box.
  3. Republish the map.

Article ID:000009294

Software:
  • ArcReader 9 x
  • ArcMap 9 x

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