Display 3D point depth data in ArcGIS Pro

Summary

3D point depth data can be used to display the location of underground points. In this article, depth data with negative z-values are used to construct underground 3D points. Viewing the data in 3D points highlights the elevation and depth so a more realistic representation is displayed. This article highlights the workflow to display 3D point depth data in ArcGIS Pro.

Procedure

Note: Features must be z-enabled to represent elevations or heights in three dimensions. In this workflow, a feature with a negative z-value field is used to display depth data.

1. In ArcGIS Pro, on the ribbon, click Insert.
2. Under the Insert tab, click the drop-down arrow next to New Map.
3. Select New Global Scene to create a new 3D scene.

4. Add the desired feature to the Scene map. In this example, Test_Z is used.
5. Right-click the layer and select Properties.

6. In the Layer Properties window, select Elevation.
7. For the Features are, click the drop-down list and select At an absolute height.

8. Under Additional features elevation using, check the A field option.
9. Select a Z-value field for A field.
10. Select an appropriate value for Vertical Exaggeration. Click OK.

11. In the Contents pane, under Drawing Order, expand Scene > Elevation Surfaces if necessary, and click Ground.

12. On the ribbon, click Elevation Surface Layer and check the Navigate Underground check box.