2

I have a catalog tree with a number of subfolders. In every folder there is point and polygon shapefiles. What I want to do is for every type of shapefile point and polygon to do a merge by type.

Is that possible to be done using python or anything else?

Improve this question
4
  • the merge tool under geoprocessing allows you to merge different feature classes (incl. shapefiles) of the same geometry type. You shouldn't need any python, just run it once for each type.
    – jbchurchill
    Commented Sep 17, 2015 at 14:38
  • what software are you using?
    – Maksim
    Commented Sep 17, 2015 at 15:14
  • I'm using Arcgis 10.2.2
    – Dimitris Kasabalis
    Commented Sep 18, 2015 at 6:11
  • @jbchurchill I know what merge tool is doing but I want to do this task for a large number of files and thats the reason why I need it to be done with python
    – Dimitris Kasabalis
    Commented Sep 18, 2015 at 6:16

2 Answers 2

Reset to default
4

You can do this without Python or QGIS if you have GDAL/OGR installed:

ogr2ogr -update -append first.shp second.shp

This will add all the features in second.shp to first.shp (good idea to back up first.shp before running this).

You can write a script to run this command once for all the files you have in your directory.

Improve this answer
3

I'd suggest to create a central folder with all shapefiles, then let QGIS do the merge by selecting the type: Vector> Data Management Tools> Merge Shapefiles to One

Improve this answer

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.