Bug
When the option 'Only show features visible in the map extent' is enabled, the legend does not exclude features which are not visible in the map extent and additional layers are added.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000138402 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | March 23, 2021 |
| Last Modified | September 5, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Pro |
| Version found | 2.7.1 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 10.0 64 Bit |
| Status | Will Not Be Addressed |
Additional Information
This is expected behavior. The Feature Display Option "Only show features visible in the map extent" is a property on legend items and not a property set on the legend. Items (layers) added to the legend uses the default setting. The system default is to have "Only show features visible in the map extent" checked off and the legend item is displayed in the legend even if there are no features visible in the current map extent. If user wants to have the "Only show features visible in the map extent" option checked, this must be done manually for each new item to the legend, or set a new legend item default with this option checked on. From the "Work with a legend item" help topic (https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/layouts/work-with-legend-items.htm) “Legend items can be preformatted using default settings. Right-click the legend item and click Save as Default to change the default settings. When additional legend items are added to the legend, they will conform to the last saved default.”Workaround
Using a Python Script within a task model allowed the customer to manipulate the software to bypass adding the layer to the legend.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000138402
Software:
- ArcGIS Pro
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