Applying data frame rules

Data frame rules control rotation, scale, extent, coordinate system, and size of a data frame. The Apply Data Frame Rules dialog box allows you to save and import preconfigured data frame rules.

You load and apply data frame rules from an XML file. You can also apply data frame rules to a product during checkout. This enables more dynamic behavior in map products. To apply data frame rules to a product during checkout, click Options in the Check Out dialog box.

Steps:

1. Start ArcMap.
2. Switch to layout view.
3. On the main menu, click Customize > Toolbars > Production Cartography.
4. Click the Layout window button on the Production Cartography toolbar.

   The Layout window appears.

5. On the Layout window, click the data frame you want to apply the rules to.
6. Click the Apply Data Frame Rules button on the Layout window.

   The Apply Data Frame Rules dialog box appears.

7. If necessary, click the Source Data Frame drop-down arrow and choose the source data frame.
Note:

Choosing a source data frame is only necessary if the Same as source data frame option is saved within the XML file.

8. Click Open.

   The Import Rules dialog box appears.

9. Navigate to the <data frame rules>.xml file you want to use.
10. Click Open.

    The Apply Data Frame Rules dialog box appears.

11. If necessary, check or uncheck the Show Status Window check box.
    Note:

    If the Show Status Window check box is checked, the Status - Data Frame Rules dialog box displays the status of the rules being applied to the data frame.

12. Click Apply.
13. Click Cancel to close the Apply Data Frame Rules dialog box.