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I have a bridge(.shp) point data which use symbol representation and I need to label it using field types and the label must be place under the second "ear" like image below:

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I already try using placement properties in maplex but the result is not really like i want, enter image description here

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Is there any way or any vb script that can i used in order to label it like i want?

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    In the label offset menu have you tried checking the box to 'measure offset from exact symbol outline'.
    – landocalrissian
    Commented Feb 18, 2015 at 12:42

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Using a fixed position is not going to work as your symbols are all at different angles. Are they being rotated by an attribute? You can use that in your position - click Rotate by Attribute and select the rotation field that contains the angle for each feature.

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Also, as others have suggested, use exact symbol outline, and you can increase the maximum offset. 200% should do in this instance, so Maplex can move the label a little further out when needed.

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Try using southeast orientation and checking the offset option to 'measure offset from exact symbol outline'.

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    After looking I'm not sure if 'Southeast' will work for all of your points you may have to try a few orientations.
    – landocalrissian
    Commented Feb 18, 2015 at 12:49
  • i already try it and for some features its work but not for all data.
    – user
    Commented Feb 24, 2015 at 7:23
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Depending on how many features you have to label, you could try converting your labels to annotation, and move them to the exact position you need for each feature.

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  • i have thousand of bridge data so if possible i would like to avoid using annotation or manually edit the label.thank you for your opinion, if i still don't have any solution i will used the annotation.tq
    – user
    Commented Feb 24, 2015 at 7:22
  • This wouldn't be a great solution then for that many features I agree.
    – Bennett Hawley
    Commented Feb 27, 2015 at 18:17

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