Copy and paste a symbol


Purpose This sample demonstrates how to copy a symbol from one element to another. The macros in this sample can be added to the Element Context menu, so that they are available when you right-click an element.
 
This sample works with the following:

MarkerElements
LineElements
TextElements
FillShapeElements


How to use

See How to use ArcGIS samples for help running the sample.

  1. Run the sample application. The application allows you to copy and paste a symbol.
  2. Right-click an element and choose Copy Symbol.
  3. To paste the symbol to another element (or elements) of the same type, select the element(s), right-click, and click Paste Symbol.





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