The Drawing group controls various display properties for the selected layer, such as what symbology is used, using one layer to hide or mask another, and applying display filters so that only specific features within the selected layer appear at specified scales. The following screenshot shows you the various tools you will find in this group:
The following is a description of the function of the tools included in this group:
- Symbology: The Symbology tool allows you to control which type of symbology you wish to apply to the layer. This can be a single symbol, unique symbols, graduated color symbols, and more. You will learn more about the different types of symbol methods in Chapter 3, Creating 2D Maps.
- Masking: This tool allows you to mask or hide features in one layer based on features in another layer. This can reduce clutter in the map and make it easier to read.
- Display Filters:...