Visualize a multidimensional mosaic dataset

This workflow details the steps to visualize the data slices you want to see in a multidimensional mosaic dataset.

For information on how to create a multidimensional mosaic dataset using netCDF, HDF, or GRIB files, see Create a multidimensional mosaic dataset. For information on how to create a multidimensional mosaic dataset using a stack of raster images over time, see Create a multidimensional mosaic dataset from a set of time series images.

Visualize a multidimensional mosaic dataset with the Multidimensional tab. If the mosaic dataset has multidimensional information, it will be recognized as a multidimensional layer, and the display can be modified using parameters in the Multidimensional Extent group and the Current Display Slice group.

  1. Add the multidimensional mosaic dataset to a map in ArcGIS Pro.
  2. In the Contents pane, select the mosaic dataset layer and click the Multidimensional tab under Mosaic Layer.
  3. In the Multidimensional Extent group, choose the variable you would like to display. Then set the Start and End values for StdTime or, if your mosaic dataset has another dimension, set StdZ values to limit the depth or height values you want to visualize. You can also click the Area of Interest Clip drop-down arrow to choose a feature layer to use to clip the display to a specific feature extent.
    The Multidimensional Extent group
  4. If you selected multiple variables in the Multidimensional Extent group, choose the variable you want to display in the Current Display Slice. Select the specific time and height or depth, if applicable. The resulting slice will be displayed in the map view.
    The Current Display Slice group
  5. To automatically display the slices over time or another dimension, click the Play Slices Along Play all steps button next to the StdTime or StdZ values. Click the Play Time Direction Forward Direction arrow to change the direction of the autoplay to backward or forward.

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