: 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.
: Click on a feature template in the pane. This activates the construction tools (like the point tool or polygon sketch tool).
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
: Navigate to the Edit tab on the ribbon and click the Create button. This opens the Create Features pane.
: Click on the map to place your points or sketch your shapes.
: Use the Catalog pane to create a new feature class (point, line, or polygon) within your geodatabase.
If you are working in a GIS environment like ArcGIS Pro, follow these steps to prepare your feature layer for editing: