Frequently asked question

Why are newly created join by location layers (Spatial Join) added with visibility turned on?

Answer

Join by location ignores the new layer visibility setting in the Tools > Options > Application dialog box. When you perform a spatial join, the new layer appears in ArcMap with visibility turned on regardless of the setting.

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Software:
  • ArcMap 9 x
  • ArcMap 8 x

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