Transfer attributes between features

The Transfer Attributes tool copies attribute values from a clicked source feature and transfers them to matching field names and data types on other clicked target features. This tool is available in the Modify Features pane.

By default, attribute values from the selected source feature are copied and transferred to matching field names and data types on the selected target feature. If the source and target feature layers are defined with field mapping, attribute values are transferred as they are defined with these settings.

Note:

The default field mapping settings automatically match field names and data types from source to target layers.

For steps to change layer or attribute field settings, see Configure field mapping.

To transfer attributes between features, complete the following steps:

1. Open the map containing the features to be edited, or add the layers to the map.

   To learn more about adding layers, see Add layers to a map or scene.

   Tip:

   Before editing, confirm the layers you are editing are editable, definition queries and scale ranges correctly display features, snap settings add efficiency and accuracy to your workflow, and the coordinate system assigned to the active map is suitable for the type of edits you're performing.

   For a basic checklist of settings, see Configure settings for editing.

2. On the ribbon Edit tab, click Modify in the Features group.

   The Modify Features pane appears.

3. Click the Transfer Attributes tool .

   To find the tool, expand Attributes, or type Transfer in the Search text box.

   The tool opens and the pointer changes to the crosshairs cursor.

4. To map source and target feature layer attribute fields, click the Editing Options button , and click Field Mapping .
5. In the map, click the source feature from which the attributes are to be transferred.

   If you click overlapping features, the Transfer Attributes chip appears. Click the chip to show the Source pop-up window and click a row to flash the feature in the map. Click Apply or double-click the row.

   

   To cancel the selected source attributes and close the Transfer Attributes chip, click Cancel , or press Esc.

6. Click the target feature for which the attributes are to be replaced.

   To transfer source attributes to multiple target features, press and hold Shift, and click the target features.

   If you click overlapping features, the Transfer Attributes chip appears. Click the chip to show the Target pop-up window and click a row to flash the feature in the map. Click Apply or double-click the row.

   

   To cancel the selected source attributes and close the Transfer Attributes chip, click Cancel , or press Esc.

   By default, attribute values from the source feature are copied and transferred to matching field names and data types on the clicked target feature.

   If the source and target feature layers are defined with field mapping, attribute values are transferred as they are defined with these settings. The default field mapping settings automatically match field names and data types.

Tip:

Use the Attributes pane to verify the attributes of the target feature.