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Bug

Symbol level orders are not maintained when adding layers to the groups in which the layers are defined. The new layer's symbology is placed at what seems like random spots in the level order.

Last Published: April 7, 2016 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000094996
SubmittedMarch 15, 2016
Last ModifiedNovember 24, 2020
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.1
Operating SystemWindows
Operating System Version7.0 64 Bit
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

If new layers have the same Symbol Levels defined as the layers in the group, there is no way to distinguish which layer should appear above the other.

Workaround

Reorder and readjust the labels after adding each new layer to the group.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000094996

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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