Copying and pasting graphics from ArcMap into ArcGlobe
You can copy graphics created in ArcMap and paste directly into ArcGlobe.
Steps:
- Create the graphic element in ArcMap using the Draw toolbar .
-
Use the Select Elements
tool in ArcMap to select the newly created 3D graphic.
- Copy the selected graphics. Press Ctrl+C or click the Edit menu and click Copy to copy the graphic to the clipboard.
- In ArcGlobe (or ArcScene), press Ctrl+V or click Edit > Paste to paste the graphics.
Alternatively, you can create 3D graphics using tools, such as Contour Lines or Line Of Sight
, on the 3D Analyst toolbar.
To select multiple graphics press Shift while selecting.
To select all graphics, click Edit > Select All Elements.
The graphic has been added to the 3D view.

- Creating 3D graphics in ArcMap requires a surface layer in the document.
- Two-dimensional graphics will have z-values of 0, which may be under the surface of the 3D view. You can open the properties of 2D graphics in the 3D view and set the z-values on the Size and Position tab of the Properties dialog box. See Editing 3D graphics for more information.
6/11/2012