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Multiple Reference Layers using ArcGIS

Hello community, 

 

I am trying to add multiple reference layers to my ArcGIS display, but it's only allowing me to add one. If I click on an additional reference layer, it replaces the one previously selected. 

 

It seems to be possible, as suggested by ArcGIS here.. but I can't get it to work. Would anyone have any insights? 

 

Thank you for the help, 

 

Denisse

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v-yingjl
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Hi @Anonymous ,

As far as I know, if you are using Demographics reference layer, you can only add one in ArcGIS map; if you want to use more reference layers, you need to search in ArcGIS and select corresponding reference layer for corresponding regions.

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Please refer this arcticle: Add multiple reference layers to a map 

In addition,attached a sample file in the below, hopes to help you.

 

Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Yingjie Li
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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v-yingjl
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Community Support

Hi @Anonymous ,

As far as I know, if you are using Demographics reference layer, you can only add one in ArcGIS map; if you want to use more reference layers, you need to search in ArcGIS and select corresponding reference layer for corresponding regions.

A.pnglayer.png

Please refer this arcticle: Add multiple reference layers to a map 

In addition,attached a sample file in the below, hopes to help you.

 

Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Yingjie Li
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

I have the same issue with the new update. I used to be able to add multiple reference layers. Now, using the ArcGIS public layers only allows one. Is this a new restriction?

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