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: Click on a feature template in the pane. This activates the construction tools (like the point tool or polygon sketch tool).

If you are working in a GIS environment like ArcGIS Pro, follow these steps to prepare your feature layer for editing:

: If features fail to append or display, check that the destination layer has a valid spatial extent . Sometimes you must manually "hardcode" the X,Y coordinates of the bounding box to ensure the data has a place to "land". 930_7be651d8_101.151265

: Click on the map to place your points or sketch your shapes.

To prepare a feature in ArcGIS, you typically need to create a feature class and then use a feature template to digitize the actual data on your map. Creating and Preparing Features : Click on a feature template in the pane

: If clicking the map only brings up a pop-up instead of creating a point, ensure the Create Features pane is open and a template is actively selected.

: Navigate to the Edit tab on the ribbon and click the Create button. This opens the Create Features pane. Sometimes you must manually "hardcode" the X,Y coordinates

: Use the Catalog pane to create a new feature class (point, line, or polygon) within your geodatabase.