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Generating a Definition Query from a Selection in ArcGIS Pro

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Have you ever tried to create a new definition query directly from a feature selection in ArcGIS Pro? Beginning with ArcGIS Pro 3.4, this process is simpler than ever. This GeoSnap will introduce you to the new Generate Definition Query from Selection geoprocessing tool where you can create that definition query in a matter of seconds. Learn more about the Generate Definition Query from Selection tool, check out the Esri documentation: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/tool-reference/data-management/generate-definition-query-from-selection.htm 0:00 – Intro  0:16 – Create a selection set of features 0:44 – Use the Generate Definition Query from Selection tool to create the new definition query 1:09 – View the new definition query from Layer Properties ► Presented by Mark Ho: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhogis/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  About ArcGIS Pro ► Product Page https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-pro/overview ► Blogs https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/arcgis-pro/ ► Esri Community https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro/ct-p/arcgis-pro ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  About GeoSnaps | Videos by Esri Canada  ► A collection of bite-sized technical videos about all things in the ArcGIS universe.   ► Have a suggestion for a GeoSnap?  Email us at geosnaps@esri.ca  ► Be sure to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to stay up to date with the latest tutorials and technical inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/user/esricanadatv  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Want more from Esri Canada?  ► Sign up for our email and select ‘Getting Technical’ under Esri Canada Blog Digests to receive the latest in your inbox: https://pages.esri.ca/Esri-Canada-Preference-Centre.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------   To learn more, contact us: https://esri.ca/contactus