PROBLEM

Data added to a group layer adds in reverse order of data added with Add Data button

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Description

In ArcMap, when adding several layers to a group layer at once, the order of layers of the same feature class is the opposite of adding the same layers at once as standalone layers in the map.

Cause

Layers are added in reverse order when adding several layers at once to a group layer.

Solution or Workaround

There are two workarounds:

  • Add your layers to the group layer one by one.
  • After adding several layers to a group layer at once, use the Group Layer dialog box to reorder them.
    [O-Image] GroupLayerPropertiesDIgBox

Article ID: 000004409

Software:
  • ArcMap 8 x

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