A user interface in ArcGIS used for accessing, organizing, and managing a collection of geoprocessing tools, models, and scripts.
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How to make selection tool with 3 variables which depend on each other (ModelBuilder)?
I try to create model to selection feature by attribute with 3 variables which depend on each other but i don't know how.
for example:
variables: kat_1, kat_2, kat_3
Kat_1{ gastronomy, education, ...
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Getting “Failed to open tool” message when trying to run geoprocessing tool from C# code
I've been experimenting with the Military Aspects of Terrain Template, which has a toolbox associated with it. I've been using the following WPF Runtime code, which should open a tool in the ...
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ArcToolbox Metadata. How does this work?
I've created several python scripts and created tools from them.
I have a custom toolbox that contains all of my tools.
I add this toolbox to the ArcToolbox window in ArcCatalog.
I want to create ...
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Problems converting polygon to point
I'm trying to convert polygons to points with ArcGIS 10. My polygon layer has 2 attributes that I want to give to my point layer. I'm using the Feature to Point function from the Arctoolbox, but it ...
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Is it not possible to transform a feature from one featuredataset into another with arcgis toolbox?
I am reprojecting datasets from the path1 to path2. The only difference is that the dataset is names differently and obviously has another coordinate system.
path1 = ...
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How to create a spatial reference file
I am using python, arctoolbox and arcpy 10.0
I am running a script that is tied to an arctoolbox. The toolbox serves to enter in my parameters. I have a feature layer as an input. The feature layer ...
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Convert feature to raster, not just the shape
First thanks for your Help
I have been trying to find an answer on previous question but I could´t. I am trying to convert a shape file into a raster, but the ARCGIS gives values only to outside ...
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Arc ToolBox Display paramter inputs after user stops script
I am using arcpy 10.0, python and arctoolbox. I have a question regarding the parameters for the arc toolbox. In my script I have a function that does a check on an input file. The user is charged ...
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Dialogue/popup box in arctoolbox [duplicate]
I am using arcpy 10.0, python and arctoolbox. I was wondering if it is possible to have a dialogue box pop up within arctool box. I am familiar with
arcpy.AddMessage("Your message here")
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How to apply the four colors theorem in a polygon map in ArcGIS/ArcToolBox automatcally?
I need to apply the four colors theorem in a polygonal shape in a way that I do not need to choose manually each color to put in each region. I wish to knows if there is any extension, plug-in, script ...
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Arctoolbox and python
I am trying to use arctoolbox and python so that the user can enter in parameters. In my script I have the following lines
_StationInterval = arcpy.GetParameterAsText(0)
I just want the user to be ...
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Can I choose specific SDE version to create replica geodatabase from?
I'm trying to automate the process of exporting a replica geodatabase using the geoprocessing tools and eventually a Python script.
I can't figure out how to create the replica from a specific ...
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Fix Topology Error Tool & Error Inspector not valid in ArcInfo 9.3 [closed]
I cannot use the above tools in my ArcInfo 9.3. Can you please tell me the possible reasons to this problem and possibly the solutions.
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ArcGIS Server 10.1 Geoprocessing service weirdly changed file path
I encountered a weird phenomenon on my ArcGIS Server 10.1.
I have a geoprocessing tool that exports a mxd file to an image file on my local directory, say "c://map/dir/export/image.png" It worked ...
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ArcGIS Server 10.1 publish geoprocessing tools
I have been trying to publish a geoprocessing tool to our new ArcGIS for Server 10.1 with SP1. I configured the serves to not to copy data to server when publishing services.
The tool ran well and ...
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Getting 2147483647 and -2147483647 as min and max output for point to raster, polygon to raster, and feature to raster tools
No matter which feature to raster tool I use (feature to raster, point to raster, or polygon to raster), I am getting a raster output whose min and max values are 2147483647 and -2147483647, ...
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Error 000735: Input Dataset or Feature Class: Value is required
I am a true novice when it comes to ArcGIS and computer programs like this one. Am taking a class and cannot get the Project function to work under the tool box.
The path I used was ArcTool box --> ...
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Is it possible to install NVS Vector Stream Tool with ArcGIS 10.1 SP1?
I can't seem to get a response form NVS about their Vector Stream Tool add-on, but they did send me a fixed-up version that I have now been able to install. However, I cannot find any associated ...
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Geoprocessing tool GUI windows displaying blank
Using 10.1, both SP1 and no service pack, I'm getting blank windows when I open the GUI dialog for any geoprocessing tool from the ArcToolbox. The Environments window is also blank. Tool help windows ...
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Using Custom Functions in a Python Toolbox
I am trying to put together a python toolbox (Arc 10.1) and would like to use a defined function in my code. The function is:
'sys' is imported at the top of the file
def listdirs(folder):
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Using the ArcGIS Local Routing Tool . . geoprocessing in the runtime
When I create a model in ArcGIS using the Network Analyst Tools, I am able to create Locations and make the Route Layer and Solve. However, I need to be able to add barriers as well as locations, ...
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Is there any restriction on file size while using arcgis tool box or arcpy methods
I am working with ArcToolBox's tools and their python supports. I found there is some restriction on file size of shape files/feature classes etc. It makes me interested to know about is there any ...
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arcpy.AddMessage and codepage problems
Some times in my tools I need to output Cyrillic text via arcpy.AddMessage function.
Previously in 10.0 it was very easy. I had .py file of the tool saved in UTF8 codepage.
This code wrote messages ...
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How to create a generic tool with ModelBuilder in ArcGIS?
We are working on the creation of a tool with model Builder in ArcGIS 10.1. We want to build a generic tool that can be launched from any computer. In order to do so, we have set the input files as ...
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Prompting Dialogue Box to Have User Enter Information? Without ArcGIS Engine maybe?
Working with the ArcGIS family v10.1 on Windows 7.
So, I have this vision for a GIS project that does the following:
User opens up ArcGIS Explorer (ideally) or ArcMap (still fine), or I guess even ...
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GeoTiff convert to PNG with transparency
I need to convert a GeoTIFF image to PNG format with "NoData" pixels in the original image being transparent in the output.
Is there any tool particularly in ArcGIS ArcToolbox or GDAL for this ...
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Removing FID as an option from ArcGIS Tool Validation Parameters
I am currently building a script tool which requires the user to select a sorting field from a list (built using a dependency on the featureclass). This Element is working fine, but I would like to ...
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How to Load a Record Set Parameter in a tool dialog
I am trying to create a tool that allows a user to update a table row without starting an edit session. I have a script tool set up with a record set parameter and I use this set up to add new rows to ...
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Python console vs Toolbox script in ArcGIS
My question is similar to this post: Adding Layer in current session using ARCPY . My script works in ArcMap python console but not as a script in toolbox.I am running ArcGIS 10.0 SP4. The script is ...
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Why is toolbox of ArcGIS Editor for OpenStreetMap 2.0 not in ArcToolbox of ArcGIS 10.0?
I'm using ArcGIS 10.0 and I tried to install ArcGIS Editor for OSM (version 2.0) on ArcGIS
But I couldn't make my ArcToolbox list the tools that ArcGIS Editor for OSM should've installed.
Any ideas ...
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Is there a way to clip a raster using a vector polygon without having Spatial Analyst?
I have ArcView 10 and I'm trying to clip a DEM (TIFF) to a wilderness boundary (polygon). I know ArcView won't let me do this without Spatial Analyst, but I don't have $2500.
I tried exporting my ...
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How to rename rasters in directory based on field value of their centroid feature class in ArcGis?
I have a lot of rasters named like r001.tif, r002.tif and so on. There is a point shapefile with centroids of these rasters and their real name in the attribute table. I'm looking for a way or some ...
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How to add command developed with C# to ArcToolbox
I have a command that develop with c# . I want to add this command to the arctoolbox . is there any way to add command to arctoolbox in arcgis programmatically ?
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Why does ArcMap edit session show different vertex count on feature than arcpy/ ArcToolbox
I am looking at features in an ArcSDE geodatabase via ArcMap. The feature shows to have four vertices by viewing the vertices in the map and by looking at the sketch properties.
However if I run a ...
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Custom C# tool populate field combobox parameter from layer parameter
I'm creating a custom tool for arcmap toolbox where user select FeatureLayer in one combobox, and in next combobox user can select a field from selected FeatureLayer.
FeatureLayer combobox fills ...
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Error when publishing Geoprocessing tool to ArcGIS Server
I've designed a model which compares some shapefiles to other shapefiles (I want to see if the files I get are the same as the files of my template).
When I try to publish the toolbox (where the model ...
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How to re-order fields permanently using ArcGIS Make Query Table tool?
In the Answer to somebody else's question it was stated that the Make Query Table tool could be used to re-order fields in tables and feature classes permanently.
However, when I open the dialog for ...
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Do Different ArcGIS for Desktop License Levels Process Faster?
At my job, I have access to all three levels of ArcGIS licensing on my computer.
My question is: Does the license you are using in ArcMap make a difference on the speed of ArcMap?
I'm pretty sure ...
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ArcPy TableToTable conversion does not work when published to ArcGIS Server
I have a python code that uses ArcPy command "arcpy.TableToTable_conversion" to convert a database table to a dbf file.
arcpy.TableToTable_conversion
The input table is from a SQL Server database ...
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Using R data to make histogram in ArcMap
I am writing a tool in python which passes parameters to a R script, which in turn creates a DBF file. I read this DBF and want to make a histogram out of the data inside ArcMap as one of the results ...
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“Dataset xxx does not exist or is not supported” using Table to Domain in Python
I have a directory of hundreds of *.csv files, containing code/description pairs for geodatabase domains. I'm trying to automate the creation of these domains using Python.
If I manually run the ...
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How to check if a layer exists in a geodatabase through ArcToolBox or Python?
I have got a python to update a file geodatabase (*.gdb).
Every time the code executes, it needs to check if a certain layer has been already there in the previous geodatabase; if so, delete it and ...
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ArcServer Geoprocessing Service
I originally posted this in the ArcGIS forums, but I haven't been getting any bites.
I've developed a set of ArcToolbox Python scripts, which I've been using on certain projects for clients. The ...
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ToolValidator not doing anything
I have created a simple script tool which has a single parameter of type "String". I have written the tool validation to disable the input field (simply trying to learn tool validation). The ...
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Applying layer file not formating labels in ARCGIS 10
I'm applying layer files in ARCGIS 10 using the ApplySymbologyFromLayer_management command via a python script tool. The symbology part works fine but the lables are not formatting.
It is my ...
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How can I auto-increment output file-names in Toolbox ESRI ArcMap 10
I have a simple tool which outputs a file. I would like the filename to be a number which increments every time the tool is run.
How would I go about implementing this using the toolbox in ESRI ...
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How to change the styles (fonts, in particular) in a ArcToolbox tool UI?
I am attempting to change the font size in my ArcToolbox tool UI. I have scoured the ArcGIS 10.0 online help and found nothing on this topic. Googling it turned up the 9.1 version, which has been ...
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Defining projection in arc toolbox (JSON to shapefile) in python
I have a arc toolbox which converts JSON txt file to a shapefile but we have to define the projection.
How can I hard code the defined projection so that user don't have to input the projection ?
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network related issues arising when running an arcpy script
Essentially I wrote an arcpy script that is within a toolbox that I ported over to a different machine to test out after the script worked locally.
The script essentially utilizes the psycopg module ...
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How to automate relative filepath when adding a new toolbox to the arcmap catalog?
So I'm creating an arcpy script for a custom toolbox and I want to make it so that a user can essentially utilize the script in that toolbox without having to change the source path (which I made ...
