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Which is the default data frame for data driven pages?
The default Data Frame for Data Driven Pages is the active data frame. Only a single data frame can be selected as the main data frame. The map extent of the main data frame changes for each page in the Data Driven Pages series. These map extents are driven by the spatial extent of features within the index layer.
Is it possible to use data driven pages for multiple?
Yes, it is [&possible&] to use Data Driven Pages for [&multiple&] data frames with different extents simultaneously. Data [&Driven&] Pages require the use of an index layer that determines the extent of the data frame for each page.
How to create a series of data driven pages?
You can choose any data frame in your map as the Detail Data Frame (as long as there is at least one layer in it). To create a series of Data Driven Pages, select the index layer from the Layer drop-down list. The default index layer is the topmost polygon layer of the active data frame.
How to record the index value of an inset map?
Record the index value of the page by opening the Data Driven Pages toolbar and changing the display to Show Page. Position and size the inset map data frame on your page and set its extent. Record the Top, Left, Right, and Bottom values of the inset map’s current extent.
How is page name defined in data driven pages?
As Data Driven Pages iterates through the features in the index layer and each page is defined, the attribute value for the chosen name field is used as the page name. The page name can be displayed on the Data Driven Pages toolbar. This can also drive a dynamic text element in the layout.
How can I create a data driven page?
There are two geoprocessing tools available from the Data Driven Pages toolset in the Cartography toolbox to help you create an index layer: Grid Index Features and Strip Map Index Features. When using point features, if you want to use only one map scale for each page, choose the Center and Maintain Current Scale option.
How to use point features in data driven pages?
When using point features, if you want to use only one map scale for each page, choose the Center and Maintain Current Scale option. Then, after exiting the Setup Data Driven Pages dialog box, set the scale of the Detail Data Frame to the scale you want.