Learning ArcGIS Pro

Exercise 5A – creating a simple 3D scene
In this exercise, you will create a simple 3D scene using an Esri project template. You will
add and extrude a layer, so it has height above the ground level.
Step 1 – creating a project and 3D scene
In this step, you will create a new project using one of the templates included with ArcGIS
Pro. This template will include a local 3D scene automatically:
1. Open ArcGIS Pro.
2. From the Create a new project pane, select the Local Scene.aptx template. This
template automatically generates a 3D scene in your new project.
3. Name your new project %your name%Ex5A and set the location to
C:\Student\IntroArcPro\My Projects. Click on OK.
Your new project should open with a scene already created. In your Contents pane, you
should see two categories: 2D and 3D layers. The 2D layers are draped across your ground
surface. The 3D layers may be extruded above or possibly below the ground. In the next
step, you will add a layer and make it 3D.
Step 2 – adding a layer
In this step, you will add several layers to your map. Some will remain 2D layers and will
serve as a general backdrop. You will make the building layer 3D and extrude it to show
the heights of the building:
1. Make the MAP tab active in the ribbon and select Add Data.
2. In the tree located in the left-hand side of the Add Data window, expand My
Computer.
3. Select the C: drive in that same pane.
4. Double-click on Student, IntroArcPro, and lastly Databases.
5. Double-click on the Trippville_GIS geodatabase and the Base feature dataset.
6. While holding your Ctrl key down, select the following layers:
City_Limit
Parcels
Buildings
7. Click on the Select button once you are done.
The new layers are added to your scene and ArcGIS Pro automatically zooms you to
the extent of the new layers you added.
8. Adjust the draw order of your layers in the Contents pane by dragging them into the
following order:
Buildings
City_Limit
Parcels