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Is it possible to turn off the grey globe with 3D view in ArcGIS Pro?

Last Published: October 1, 2025
No, it is not possible to turn off the grey globe with 3D view in ArcGIS Pro because the grey globe is considered as the reference layer; removing the grey globe leaves the project without a reference layer.
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In a case where feature classes with negative elevations are present, and the feature is invisible, follow the procedure in the following article, Problem: The elevation surface in a 3D scene blocks some features

Article ID: 000012586

Software:
  • ArcGIS Pro 1 x

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