ArcGIS Pro allows you to easily add 3D maps to your projects. 3D maps are referred to as Scenes in ArcGIS Pro. When you add a new Scene to a project, you select which type or view mode you wish to use. ArcGIS Pro supports two modes—namely, Global and Local.
A Global Scene is designed to support large areas where the curvature of the earth has a noticeable impact. This might be used to show the track of a hurricane or the path of a gas pipeline that crosses many states or countries, as illustrated in the following screenshot:
The previous screenshot is an example of a Global Scene that shows airline flight paths over the east coast of the United States. The curvature of the earth certainly has an impact on these over long distances. Because of the extent of the area covered by a Global Scene, these typically use a geographic coordinate system.
A Local Scene is designed for smaller areas where the...
