How to add grids to an ArcGIS Pro Layout

Introduction

Step-by-step: Add a grid to a printing layout in ArcGIS Pro

1. Open the ArcGIS Pro Layout (.pagx)
   • Launch ArcGIS Pro and load the layout.
      
2. Prepare the Map Frame to accept a grid
   • Create a temporary map in the ArcGIS Pro project. ArcGIS Pro requires a map to be assigned to a Map Frame in a layout before a grid can be added.
   • Assign this temporary map to the WEBMAP_MAP_FRAME (Elements > Options > Map Frame > Map).
3. Add and configure the grid
   • Go to the 'Insert' tab. Under 'Map Frames', the 'Grid' option is offered.
   • Choose the desired grid type:
     • Graticule
     • Measured Grid
     • Reference Grid
     • MGRS Grid
     • Custom Grid
   • Configure the grid properties (intervals, labels, ticks, line styles, annotation formats) in the Grid Properties pane until the layout matches your requirements.

     

4. Important: Remove the temporary Map before publishing
   • After finishing the grid configuration, open the Properties of the WEBMAP_MAP_FRAME.
   • Set the map back to <None>.

     

5. Save the ArcGIS Pro Layout & publish
   • Save the ArcGIS Pro Layout.
   • When use VertiGIS Studio Desktop, ArcGIS Pro layouts can be published directly to the portal or ArcGIS Online (AGOL) using the Studio Layout Manager.
   • When using VertiGIS Studio Desktop is not an option, the ArcGIS Pro Layout can be imported in the VertiGIS Studio Printing Designer.