Remove Feature Class From Terrain (3D Analyst)
Summary
Removes reference to a feature class participating in a terrain dataset.
Usage
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This tool will only delete embedded features referenced by a terrain dataset.
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The terrain may need to be rebuilt using Build Terrain if the features being removed were referenced as masspoints surface type. Both the terrain dataset's Properties dialog box in ArcCatalog and the terrain layer's Properties dialog box provide an indication as to whether the dataset needs to be rebuilt.
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When used in an SDE database, the input terrain cannot be registered as versioned.
Syntax
Parameter | Explanation | Data Type |
in_terrain |
The input terrain dataset. | Terrain Layer |
feature_class |
The feature class to be removed. | String |
Code Sample
The following sample demonstrates the use of this tool in the Python window:
import arcpy from arcpy import env arcpy.CheckOutExtension("3D") env.workspace = "C:/data" arcpy.RemoveFeatureClassFromTerrain_3d("sample.gdb/featuredataset/terrain", "points_1995")
The following sample demonstrates the use of this tool in a stand-alone Python script:
'''**************************************************************************** Name: RemoveFeatureClassFromTerrain Example Description: This script demonstrates how to use the RemoveFeatureClassFromTerrain tool. ****************************************************************************''' # Import system modules import arcpy from arcpy import env # Obtain a license for the ArcGIS 3D Analyst extension arcpy.CheckOutExtension("3D") # Set environment settings env.workspace = "C:/data" # Set Local Variables inTerrain = "sample.gdb/featuredataset/terrain" remFC = "points_1995" #Execute RemoveFeatureClassFromTerrain arcpy.RemoveFeatureClassFromTerrain_3d(inTerrain, remFC)