Adding data

When adding data to a 3D view, you can use the Add Data button on the Standard toolbar.

ArcGlobe adds data as draped layers by default, except for features with z-values, which are added as floating layers. The table of contents distinguishes the categories of layers, when you set the sorting to List By Type . The Add Data wizard prompted by adding data to the 3D view allows you to interactively make layer display decisions before the layer is added. To enable or disable the Add Data wizard, click Customize > ArcGlobe Options, click the Messages tab, then check Use wizard when adding data.

ArcScene adds data as floating layers by default because there is no surface installed with the view, as in ArcGlobe. Data without z-values is shown with height values of zero. Customizing the role of a layer in the 3D view can be done once it is added by adjusting the layer's properties and setting base heights. The Add Data wizard is not applicable in ArcScene.

To use the Add Data button:

Steps:

1. Click the Add Data button on the Standard toolbar in ArcGlobe or ArcScene.
2. Navigate to the folder that contains the data you want to add.
3. Click to select the feature or layer you want to add.
4. Click Add.

   The layer is added into the 3D view. If necessary, open the layer properties and set the appropriate symbology.

Tip:

• The Add Data wizard in ArcGlobe will appear however data is added. For example, adding data through the Add Data dialog, a direct drag and drop from the Catalog window, or data copied from other applications and pasted into the 3D view (right-click Globe layers and click Paste Layers).