Advanced symbology is the set of conventions, rules, or encoding systems that define how to represent on a map geographic features or other items of interest (such as airplane routes) that are more complex than a simple point, line, or polygon. The advanced symbology category includes the following:
- Geodesics
- Features symbolized with symbol dictionaries, such as those that adhere to military specifications (for example, symbols defined in specifications such as MIL-STD-2525C)
Related terms
- dictionary renderer
A dictionary renderer is a renderer that uses a style file generated in ArcGIS Pro from a rule engine and is used to display types of advanced symbology on a map, such as military symbology. - geodesic
Geodesic is the shortest distance between two points on the surface of a spheroid (also known as an ellipsoid). Any two points along a meridian form a geodesic line. - multilayer symbol
A multilayer symbol is a symbol type often used for complex symbols that require more than a single label. For example, military symbols require multiple adornments and text to display in predefined positions around a base symbol. - rule engine
A rule engine is a tool that assembles military symbols using data in the style file and rules from a provided military specification. - style file
A style file is a .stylxfile created in ArcGIS Pro that contains symbol primitives, such as the symbol frame, lines that make up inner icons. - symbol
A symbol defines the properties used to display a geometry or text. - symbol dictionary
A symbol dictionary is a set of symbol primitives and a rule engine that allow developers to use military symbols in their applications. These symbols adhere to military symbol specifications such as MIL-STD-2525C.