HOW TO
In ArcMap, on the Data Frame tab of the Advanced ArcMap Settings utility, users can choose to rotate all marker symbols with the data frame, when the data frame is rotated. This setting is applied to every marker symbol in the data frame. When this option is unchecked, marker symbols remain vertically oriented in the monitor’s display. Marker symbols have a rotation value, but there is no interface control to individually rotate the symbols per layer in ArcMap.
Conversely, in ArcGIS Pro, the Angle Alignment property must be updated manually for every marker symbol in the map that requires the adjustment. There is no equivalent setting that can be applied to all layers in a map or scene.
An ArcGIS Pro registry key can be updated to set the angle alignment property for point symbols when importing ArcMap documents.
Warning: The instructions below include making changes to essential parts of your operating system. It is recommended that you backup your operating system and files, including the registry, before proceeding. Consult a qualified computer systems professional, if necessary. Esri cannot guarantee results from incorrect modifications while following these instructions. Therefore, use caution and proceed at your own risk.
\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\ESRI\ArcGISPro\Symbology\Settings
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