Link the pointer across maps

Link Cursors displays and synchronizes the active pointer in all views when you are editing or measuring features across multiple map views. It is used primarily for stereo map editing, but it is also available for other workflows. This setting is available on the View tab in the Windows group.

Caution:

Linking pointers is intended for workflows that create feature geometry across multiple views such as compiling 3D feature data using stereo maps. It is not recommended for workflows that edit annotation or use other tools that do not interactively draw feature geometry.

After using linked cursors, if your remaining workflow uses editing tools that do not interactively draw feature geometry, the best practice is to turn this mode off.

To get started using linked cursors, complete the following steps.

1. Confirm that your project contains two or more map views.
2. On the ribbon, click the View tab. In the Link group, click Link Cursors .

   

3. If the editing panes are not showing, in the Windows group, click Reset Panes , and choose Reset Panes for Editing.
4. Click the map in which you want to start editing.
5. In the Create Features pane, click a polyline or polygon feature template and create at least two segments.
6. Click another map view and continue sketching the feature.

   Link Cursors appears at the top of the pane and a message reports the name of the map view where the tool was started.

   

7. To finish the feature, right-click and click Finish , or press the F2 key.

   The focus returns to the map in which you started editing and the link cursor pane closes. This also occurs if you cancel the sketch.

8. In the Modify Features pane, click Edit Vertices , and edit a polyline or polygon feature.

   Note:

   To deactivate an editing tool, press Esc.

9. Click another map view and continue editing the feature.

   Link Cursors appears at the top of the pane and a message reports the name of the map view where the tool was started.

   
10. To finish the feature, right-click and click Finish , or press the F2 key.

    The focus returns to the map in which you started editing and the link cursor pane closes. This also occurs if you cancel the sketch.