3D Simple Lines Symbolized as Pipes

Question

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Using ArcGIS 10

I have a simple z-enabled line which I am trying to symbolize in ArcScene as a pipe.  Initially, the 3D line was a file geodatabase feature class.  When added and symbolized in ArcScene, the pipe appeared elliptical and not circular.  I was also unable to select the pipe utilizing the selection tool.

I then converted the file geodatabase feature class to a shapefile, and the pipe symbolized correctly (round) - I was also able to select it.

I also converted the file geodatabase feature class to a personal geodatabase feature class, and the pipe symbolized correctly - again, I was able to select it.

Are file geodatabase feature classes not compatible with ArcScene yet?  Has anyone else had this problem?

Shapefile & Personal Geodatabase Feature Class

File Geodatabase Feature Class

IramBaqri · Answer

Sadly, the video no longer exists 😞

myname · Answer

You can use tube symbol for 3D pineline symbol

Here's clip for you:  3D pineline in ArcGIS/ArcScene - YouTube

LarryJahn · Answer

I had the same issue happen again today in a completely new ArcScene document.  The suspect feature class was created by the "Data-->Export Data" process.  
[INDENT]I selected the line(s) I wanted to add to the feature class and exported to another independent, existing geodatabase. [/INDENT]

The issue was resolved by doing the following:

1.  Create a completely new line feature class (z-enabled) in ArcCatalog
2.  Copy/paste the selected lines into the new feature class.

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