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Delete identical by size?
I got a Feature class with some identicial fields! Now i only need one polygon which had the same ID and this is the one with the largest size? Is there a posibility to delete the Polygons which are ...
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How to create network dataset for network assistant using ArcPy?
Is it possible to create a network dataset with arcpy to be used with the network assistant?
In the documentation I found the Build Network and Dissolve Network functions, but it looks like both ...
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EM (electromagnetic) map to AWC (available water holding capacity) map
How do you use an equation from a regression analysis from Microsoft Excel to create a new available water holding capacity (AWC) map from an electromagnetic (EM) map. They are both to be in raster ...
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Error while using raster calculator in model builder
I am trying to use the model builder for the RUSLE Model. Well this is how the model looks like:
So in the raster calculator I have a formula which also involves the rasters generated in the model. ...
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What tool would you use to “clip” a vector line file to a vector polygon file?
I am trying to select the use of a large vector line file within only the parameter of a vector polygon file to do spatial analysis. It would be the same thing as using the extract> clip tool under ...
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ArcGIS 10 reports with map and data table
HI wonder if anyone knows how to automate a report showing parcel information along with an inset map on the same page. I have access to ArcGIS 10.
thanks
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ArcGIS Raster Calculator VS QGIS Raster Calculator
Are there any major differences between ArcGIS Raster Calculator and QGIS Raster Calculator?
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How to buffer increasing/decreasing population zones?
I will find out the difference in population between year 2000 and 2013. I have a feature class file with the population in year 2000 and 2013 that are connected to the municipal number and that is a ...
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How to Add Shapefile with Symbology from Layer File to ArcMap MXD using ArcPy/Python?
Say I have a Shapefile:
C:\DATA\points.shp
A layer file:
C:\SYMBOLOGY\symbology.lyr
And a map document:
C:\MAPS\map.mxd
How can I add points.shp to map.mxd with the properties of symbology.lyr ...
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Limiting the maximum and minimum values of an interpolation surface tool (ArcGIS, Spline)
I've been using the spatial analyst spline tool in ArcGIS 10.1 and was wandering whether it is possible to limit the maximum and minimum values to those of the z-attribute.
Currently the spline will ...
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Create road speed limit segments with linear referencing
I have a route-feature class and a point feature class with speed limit signs. In ArcMap I am capable to reference the signs on the route with help of a reference field and using the locate features ...
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Need help in Symbology for ArcGIS JS API 3.2/3.3
I am displaying various symbols in my application and initially all are displaying at once (looks like bulky) so how do I set symbol levels in ArcGIS so that according to zoom level symbol size will ...
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Can't open ArcGrid created by Seamless viewer from NED
I have been unable to add elevation rasters generated by, and downloaded from the USGS's Seamless viewer, http://seamless.usgs.gov/website/seamless/viewer.php from the National Elevation Dataset ...
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Round Raster to next higher or lower int
I am using ArcGIS 10.1.
I am searching for a solution to calculate a raster.
The values are like:
0.2
0.6
5.3
i.e.
How can I now get 0.2 as 0 and 0.6 to 1 and 5.3 to 5? In the end integer numbers.
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What does Runtime error : 'NoneType' object has no attribute '<field_name>' mean?
Here is my code
#arcpy
import arcpy,sys
from arcpy import env
env=r"C:\Users\Jaya\Desktop\python_practice"
totalRec=arcpy.GetCount_management("river")
rows=arcpy.SearchCursor("river")
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Automatic detection of breaklines with a DEM
Breaklines are very useful for describing a terrain - for example to build an exact TIN.
My question is, how to extract these breaklines from a given DEM.
I calculated the curvature (vertical) - ...
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ArcGIS opposite to pivot table
fellow GIS-ers :)!
I've been trying to find a tool to do the opposite to what the "pivot table" tool does but I dont thin there is any tools for that. I have a raster data set derived from Landsat ...
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Report Designer (ArcGIS 10.1) - Using Element Properties
I've finally got a table generated that will work for a street index and I'm attempting to use the ‘Create Report’ tool with ArcGIS 10.1 to generate what I need for a map. Essentially, I have it setup ...
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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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Need help in Print task in ArcGIS JSAPI 3.2/3.3
I am using print task in my code and using dynamic map service layer and graphics layer (not using feature service layer) and I am able to print the map but it’s not displaying info window and ...
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Why does ArcMap crash if I try this Join Field (which ArcPy does not like either)?
I'm a little uncertain whether this question belongs here or on http://gis.stackexchange.com
Have an "AddJoin" that results in no shared records, which is not what I'm expecting. Is it because I'm ...
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Does Identify tool of ArcGIS for Desktop have Python script behind it?
Can anyone let me know the Python script for "Identify" tool in arcmap10.
I need to create a customized script tool for that and add in a toolbar..
Pls help...
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How to Export to PDF after zooming to extent of each feature that meets SQL where clause?
I realize that I've asked two similar questions recently, but following suggestions in the comment chain, I'll make this a separate question (separate as it is not the no output problem in ArcPy: ...
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How to keep specified separation distance between features in printout from ArcMap?
Does anyone have a solution to select features using attribute values and print only the selection keeping a specified separation distance between the features in the printout in ArcMap.
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What is best way to convert DWG to KML using ArcGIS or alternatives?
What's the best way to convert Dwg file to Kml ?
i have tried to convert Dwg file to shape file then convert it to KML, but i hadn't very good result , i had some shift from where should be seen in ...
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Why has Arc's Analysis Tools>Overlay>Identity tool not populated the fields in the output table with the input features' attributes?
I've benefitted from the answers on this site a couple of times - thanks all!!, but this is the first question I have posted.
I'd like to know the stream length in a number of watersheds I'm working ...
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Distance Units of a Layer
I am developing an ArcGIS desktop addin. I am attempting to get the distance units (ft, mm, km, etc.) from a layer in my .mxd and display it on a windows form. How can I do this? I can access the ...
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Possible to add multiple fields in single arcpy statement?
I'm trying to add multiple fields to a table using arcpy and am wondering if it's possible to have multiple fields declared in the AddField management, and their values, separated by commas or ...
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How to share *.sql files between ArcGIS and MapInfo?
In Denmark many municipalities have the same provider of public data. These data are pushed to a local database – often a SQL Server.
The DBMS layout is the same for all municipalities.
When I create ...
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How to split multiple overlapping points in ArcMap 9.2?
I am using ArcGIS (ArcMap with Info license) 9.2. I have many points that have the same XY coordinates. Is there any method to apply any sort of buffer by which they'll get desegregated at different ...
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QPJ files on ESRI software
We have some GIS data, which was converted from AutoCAD dwg to TAB using mapinfo, then converted to shapefiles as that's what we are required to create. Editing the data fields was done in the shape ...
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Synchronize data edits between ArcMap and ArcGIS Online
What, if any, workflows are available to round trip data between ArcGIS Desktop and an ArcGIS Online for Organizations (AGOL) web map with editable feature layers?
For example, we have a web map with ...
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When digitizing Lines, vertices are automatically generalized when finished feature
I am creating lines(feature class) and when the feature is finished Arcmap 10 will automatically generalize/smoothens the line. Is there any reason why this is happening? is this a bug of ArcMap 10?
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Hiding dynamically added toolbar will crash ArcGIS desktop 10.1 on XP
I have weird bug
If you create dynamically a toolbar on ArcGIS Desktop extension, and then try to hide it . It will crash Desktop 10.1 on Windows XP.
But work find on Windows 7.
So, for example this ...
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Has anybody used arcpy.mapping.ExportReport successfully on 64bit machine?
The online help for arcpy.mapping.ExportReport says that it has some restrictions on use but does not list 64bit machines amongst them.
I am running the following test from IDLE under ArcGIS 10.1 SP1 ...
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What is the process to automatically change a field entry in a related table when entering it in a feature class?
So, I am working to try and develop a code or process that I can run that will allow me to automatically change an XY field in a related table when I change an associated XY field. Let me explain our ...
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Join field from table to a raster layer
I'm trying to join a field in a table to a raster layer. I'm using the tool 'Join Field'. The table is in a excel sheet, but have been imported to a file geodatabase. The table has an ObjectID field ...
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Sql syntax in Model builder
In ModelBuilder I am trying to perform the following query, using the select by attribute tool. I am having great difficulty with the sql syntax.
What I am trying to do is
Select Top 3 (Avg) Price, ...
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How do I create a network from connected links
I have a bundle of links in 'some' networks. I need to find out which ones are connected to each other i.e. I need to find out which links are not connected to the 'main' network.
I have been working ...
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Is there a tool to compare ArcGIS Desktop configuration on two pieces of hardware?
I have two PCS with ostensibly the same configuration (i.e. both ArcGIS Desktop 10.0 SP5, both 4Gb RAM) yet when I load the same file geodatabase onto both and run the same large (400 element) model ...
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Has anyone tried implementing Project Repair for customised ArcGIS Geoprocessing Tools?
I'm currently testing a model with a large number of elements (about 400) which takes five input feature classes and three workspaces.
When I test it against my test data locations I can open up the ...
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How to manage user privilege on layers to Arcgis 10 Desktop?
Problem:
I am a Computer Analyst on a town hall.
Here we have the sector A and B. Both work in ArcGIS 10 Desktop.
The sector A has granted to access/edit everything. The sector A has all the ...
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Migrating code to 10.1 and recycled search
I am migrating 9.3 Desktop extension to 10.1
I am getting this bug when I am trying to update a row in the geodatabase
"Cannot call Store on a recycled row while editing"
And seems the reason is, I ...
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How to create a layer of directional/horizontal wells?
I have never needed to create a horizontal/directional shapefile (oil / gas well). What do you need besides the lat/long, basic well info? Direction/Length for the line? My question is - What goes ...
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Why can I not drag (re-order) layers within Table of Contents in ArcMap 10?
I added Raster data from a folder into ArcMap 10.1 and I cannot seem to drag any layer within the Table of Contents. Can someone help?
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Are there any Python scripts for creating .mxd files?
I am a newbie to both ArcGIS and Python. My requirement is to automate the below MANUAL process:
Creating a layer in ArcGIS for Desktop. To put it in another words, creating an ArcMap document ...
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ICommandBar vs. IToolbarDef
I am migrating .NET, C# code for custom extension from version 9.3 to 10.1.
The code is creating many toolbars on the fly and add commands to them.
The code snippets for creating one toolbar is like ...
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Viewshed analysis problem Arcgis 10
I am trying to find which areas a camera can view from a certain point inside a given circle (known radius).
I tried to use the Viewshed tool Arcmap provides in order to do that. I read here that I ...
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ArcObjects ICommandBar is not refreshing
I am migrating a 9.3 based Desktop extension, to 10.1
The Extension, is building toolbars on the fly.
It creates the toolbar, and add the commands to it.
This is the snippets of the code that does ...
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Migrating existing ArcGIS 9.3 code to 10.1 [closed]
I am migrating an Extension written for 9.3 to 10.1
I followed everything in this article
http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/...000002ns00000074
, and finally I registered the assembly of the ...
