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Bug

Feature linked annotations created from Maplex labels do not properly rotate in regards to the associated point feature.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM089270
SubmittedFebruary 22, 2013
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.0
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

Annotation with Null geometry will not rotate when corresponding feature is rotated.

Workaround

To get the new annotation to rotate when it is created, 1. Populate a field with the rotation angle.2. Set up the label properties to use the angle by field parameter. 3. Rotate the point. 4. Update the point feature class attribute with the new angle.5. Populate the text field that drives the annotation.When the label engine runs to place the text it will pull the angle from the field to rotate the annotation.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM089270

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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