Adding a map sheet name as dynamic text using a neighboring map sheet

Adding map sheet dynamic text displays properties from the current map sheet or a neighboring map sheet.

Properties that can display include the map sheet name, page number, or the value of a selected field.

Selecting the Use map sheet that is option on the Map Sheet Dynamic Text Properties dialog box allows you to display properties from a neighboring map sheet.

Hinweis:

The ability to use neighboring map sheets is only effective when their areas of interest (AOIs) are relatively contiguous and regularly-shaped.

Schritte:

1. Start ArcMap.
   Tipp:

   If the ArcMap - Getting Started dialog box appears, you can open a new or existing map document. You can also check the Do not show this dialog box in the future check box and click Open.

2. On the main menu, click Customize > Toolbars > MPS Atlas.
3. Click the Add Dynamic Text button on the MPS Atlas toolbar.

   A crosshair with a letter A appears.

4. Click anywhere in the map sheet layout.

   A piece of dynamic text is inserted on the page.

5. Double-click the dynamic text.

   The Dynamic Text Properties dialog box appears.

6. Click the Dynamic Text tab if necessary.
7. Click the Dynamic Text drop-down arrow and choose Map Sheet.
8. Click Insert.

   A map sheet text appears in the text box.

9. Click the dynamic text element in the text field.

   The Map Sheet Dynamic Text Properties dialog box appears.
10. In the Map Sheet area of the Map Sheet Properties dialog box, click the Use map sheet that is option.
11. Click the Use map sheet that is drop-down arrow to define the associated map sheet you want to use.
12. Click OK.