Questions tagged [vbscript]
VBScript (Visual Basic Scripting Edition) is an Active Scripting language developed by Microsoft that is modeled on Visual Basic.
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Basing an 'ELSIF' expression on several fields
I am still fairly new to coding so please excuse what may be simple mistakes.
I am working in ArcMap 10.5 and have an Overhead Conductor feature layer that I need to label based on what field (...
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Using “Elseif” “OR” “And” statement to create label from two fields
I'm an admittedly novice when it comes to scripting but I have been able to create a basic 'else if' with 'OR' expression to create a label for a fuse feature class I have constructed. I am now trying ...
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Modifying text with tags in If Then Else in VBScript Label Expressions
I am having a problem with formatting text in a label expression using VBscript.
Here is my label expression:
Function FindLabel ([Mean], [Count])
if ([Mean] < 1) then
FindLabel = [Count] &...
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Inputting formatted concatenate in field of attribute using ArcGIS Desktop?
I am new to working in ArcGIS Desktop.
I have feature point data with 3 fields in table attribute (objectID, shape and sequence).
I want to add another field lets say called "name_sequence)..
in ...
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What's wrong with this VBscript in field calculator - ArcGIS?
The code fails when run
What I try to do is to fill a field "CLASSNAME"(created text field) according to field "Value"'s value.
If the value in "Value"(raster's by default field) is 1, then in "...
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Using VBScript for advanced labeling in ArcMap?
I am trying to do some advanced labeling with VBScript and need some help getting to the finish line. I have never scripted anything prior to last week so I am definitely a newbie when it comes to ...
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Replacing more than one escape character when labeling in ArcMap using VBscript?
I have written a label expression to match font color to the symbology for a point file based on unique values. Problem is, occasionally the comments will include one or the other special characters ("...
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If/Then Statement with LIKE using the Field Calculator
I cannot get the below to work with a LIKE variable within the If/Then statement. Is there something that I am missing?
Prelogic Script
dim y
If [Categories] LIKE '%Orange%' Then
y = "Medium"
Else ...
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Using field calculator if statement to update another field using another field's values?
Using VBA in field calculator I am trying to figure out the expression that if 3 conditions are met populate a field using another field's value and I cant get it to work! CALC_CLASS is a joined table ...
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Writing If-Then statement in ArcGIS Pro field calculator using Python?
I've been using ArcGIS Pro over ArcMap recently because ArcMap is giving me some incorrect summary statistics that I use to populate a data field in a number of feature classes. The problem is that I'...
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Calculating Field based on Domain Description of Another Field
I am trying to get the description from a field to write to another field.
However, When I calculate the new field it gives me the code and not the description. I tried using VB, but I can't seem to ...
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How do I add a space in a label with vbscript?
I am labeling point features in Acrmap 10.3. I have the points labeled with three fields from the attributes on the same line, but there is no space between them. what is the expression to add a ...
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Hyperlink two documents in ArcMap using VBscript when one might be “null”
I am an Ecologist that frequently dips into GIS work but I know next to nothing about script. I copied a script I found on this site and it ALMOST works for my application. I am hopeful its a quick/...
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Travel entire streets segments
I m using ArcGIS 10.4.1 and Network Analyst extension, in the network dataset properties-> Attributes. I created an attribute called PromoteStops1, next in Script Evaluators, I used the following ...
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Making two functions and then combining them in ArcGIS Network Analyst?
I am new in the VBScript world, so I am really confused with programming.
I need to do this expression in my evaluator in my Network Analyst.
Basically I am adding a "cost" that is my percentage of ...
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Splitting (stacking) labels in ArcMap in multiple lines using vbScript?
I want to show labels in ArcMap on multiple lines. The label I have is written as: Caritas Lebanon Migrant Center, DRC, Handicap International, NRC, SCI.
I want to show it in separate lines. e.g.:
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CAD Equivalent of Maplex and VBScript for Labeling
Is there a CAD equivalent of maplex functionality and VBScript usage to produce custom labels?
I'm pulling a shapefile into CAD, but not sure what support there is to intelligently label the ...
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ArcMap Python script for attribute split, replace and concatenate [closed]
I have a problem with attribute table which I'd like to learn to solve without MS Excel.
The Shapefile I have, has an attribute field, which consists of 3 parts, separated by ";" -sign. Here is an ...
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How to create a directory in Scripter Automation [closed]
Is it possible to create a directory in Scripter Automation?
I need to call ActiveX plugin. In VB you can call it with
My.Computer.FileSystem.CreateDirectory("C:\Documents and Settings\AllUsers
\...
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if-then statement using VBscript not working
I'm trying to reclass from the value of field using if then statement.
the statement is like this..
In the figure above, what is making the result not work on my ArcGIS?
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Creating unique identifier for cadastral parcels in ArcGIS 10.5?
Creating unique identifier for cadastral parcels in ArcGIS 10.5 (ArcView)?
I'm adding selected parcels to a feature class and I would like to have a text prefix and then three or four digit number ...
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Remove last 5 characters with Field Calculator in ArcGIS Desktop? [duplicate]
I wonder how to delete a word (or the last 5 characters) using the field calculator in ArcGIS 10.2.
I have a column such as:
Paris City;
London City;
Berlin City
I need to remove "City", to be left ...
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Using Attribute Assistant to update field when value in another layer is updated?
I have been searching for an AA method that can update our CP system status field to "UP" in our gas main layer whenever a control point test location is created or modified on that gas main feature. ...
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Trying to shorten length of a field using field calculator
I currently have a field that has text for a hyperlink to a photo that I am trying to shorten. I only need the name of the file at the end but the length of the name varies by a few characters. The ...
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How to translate VBScript to Python-parser in Field Calculator
How do I translate the following VBScript code in Field Calculator to Python using the Python-parser?
Function FindLabel ( [MHUNIT], [BLDG_NUM] )
If Not IsNull( [MHUNIT] ) Then
FindLabel = [MHUNIT]...
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Using field calculation with vb? [closed]
Could you please help with the code below.
dim n
if [Flow] <200 then
n = -(16.6*Log (30/10.112))*Log ( [Flow] /200)))^2)) else
elseif [Flow] > 4000 then
n = 42.2+10*(LOG [Flow]) +(33*(LOG( [...
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vb script for carriage return in label string over 50 character long
IN ArcGIS, what is the vbscript in the label expression box to build a label which has the outcome that if the string is over 50 characters long then the label should be formatted over 2 lines.
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Conditional Labels, Multiple Labels ArcGIS
I'm attempting to write a code to show 6 fields that all have some Null values. The fields will have accompanying text labels that are not a field, and each one needs to be on a different line.
The ...
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Using Field Calculator to assign consecutive letters for each feature?
I have a feature class generated in ModelBuilder using a transect script that contains multiple transects. Before moving on to further build the survey I would like to assign ID's to each feature in ...
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Large Label Expression Causes Application Error
I'm having trouble with a large label expression and I keep crashing with an application error. I'm trying to display sample results as stacked:
Label ID
Sample depth 1
Sample Depth 2
Sample Depth ...
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Converting label expression from VBScript to Python in ArcGIS Desktop?
I have a feature class with label expression in VB script. I do not have the skill to convert a VB script to a python script.
Here is the VBScript:-
Function FindLabel ( [DESCRIPTION] )
if (left(...
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Using CJK character orientation in label expression of ArcMap?
I'd like to set label expressions by VBscript in ArcGIS, here comes the problem.
Since labels are constructed by Chinese and English, so I set the label expression like:
If CJK character is checked, ...
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Multiple Line in single stacked text box using ArcGIS Desktop? [closed]
I am having difficulties with creating a stacked label based on different soil boring depth.
Below is my attribute table:
I want to display something like this stacked in 1 text box:
Every time I ...
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Need expression function vb/jscript [closed]
How to display some information on the label, as an example of the attribute "32710100010080123" too long.
I just want to show four last number to "0123", help me to make vbscript expression label.
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ArcMap label with python if elif
I would like to translate a vbsript expression into a python expression. But it doesn't work!
Here is the code in vbscript:
Function FindLabel ( [CONTENU], [NOM_OBJET_USUEL], [ALTITUDE_FIL_EAU_M] )
...
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FindLabel vbScript expression not working?
Below expression is not working
Function FindLabel ( [NameEnglish], [Remarks], [FacilityType] )
namh = ""
rems = ""
fact = ""
if not isnull ( [NameEnglish] ) then
namh =...
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Combining label expressions? [closed]
How to combine below expressions
Function FindLabel ( [Medium], [LocationStatus], [Status] )
if isnull ( [Medium] ) then
FindLabel= ""
else
FindLabel = [Medium] & " Flowline"
end ...
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Handling NULL values when using CInt?
This expression works perfectly when integer fields are 0 instead of NULL but now I am working with a GDB that has many NULL values. I'm not sure how to force CInt to only run if field is not null.
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Show Label if field1 + field2 = x
I'm trying to show a label if a field + another field = a certain value. Not sure the proper way to do this. I've tried cint([field1]) + cint([field2]) = x but that doesn't work either. It says the ...
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Writing ArcMap Label Expression in VBscript?
I have to columns, pipe material and pipe size, I only want to label pipes with a size greater than 2"
I am trying to do this but keeps kicking back and error, can anyone assist in what im doing ...
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Adding units to numeric labels in ArcMap?
How do I add the distance units to labels in ArcMap?
I have the area calculated and would like the label to be displayed as (XXX sq ft).
I was able to write a VBScript of "(" & [AREA] &" ...
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Volume using VB Script of the field calculator
I am trying to compute the volume of the area given certain condition. I wrote the following VBScript code, however I am getting error that it has failed to do so.
Can anyone look into it and ...
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Using ArcGIS field calulator with VB Script
My code looks like the following:
if [LWS50yrp] <136.5 then
[DMG_50y] = 0.1
elseif [LWS50yrp] >=136.5<154 then
[DMG_50y] = 0.15
elseif [LWS50yrp] >=154<166 then
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Editing Field using VBscript or Python in Attribute Table?
I add a field called Name in attribute table in arcgis 10.1 but I can't edit this field. From this site, I have learned that this can be done by field calculator using VBscript or Python. As I have ...
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Label Expression If Statement remove Zeros
I am trying to perform a semi-complicated labeling expression that shows one field divided by another field and some additional fields with no division. The issue I ran into was that the denominator ...
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VBScript Syntax Error in ArcGIS labeling? [closed]
I have been using a script on older ArcGIS to convert depths in engineering format to the Hydrographic format seen on charts. On trying to use it I get a syntax error in Line 14. No matter how I ...
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Dropping & inserting specific characters within a field being used for labeling
I would like to find out how to properly format a conditional expression in labeling, so as to only get specific characters back out of a field that has 9 characters in it, but don't wish to label ...
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Change entire label style after certain extent
I need to design a dynamic label in ArcMap that changes its entire style after a certain zoom extent. The research I've done suggests to me that there is currently no way to use VBscript to manipulate ...
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Extract characters from an existing string field to create a new field
I have a string field named CHESS2016_N94S_FL1_C__20160407230029.562GMT_COLOR-8-BIT.JPG and I would like to select characters 16-18 to populate a new field. I've been trying to use the field ...
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Inserting substring in ArcGIS Field Calculator
I'm trying to use the split tool in ArcGIS to add an underscore. Trying to make "ABC11111" look like "ABC_11111". Don't have much experience using Python or VB Script but this is what I have created ...
