Export Table with selected fields

Question

I just need a simple sript that will copy a feature layer and convert it to a shapefile with just a four of the original field names.  I know how to do this manually but I need python script so it can automatically every morning.  I tried arcpy.TableToTable_conversion and FeatureClassTo FeatureClass but can't seem to figure it out how to select only those field name that are required for my project.

Thanks,

abaldenweck@blm.gov_BLM_EGIS · Answer

If it's always the same four fields, the easiest way to do it is to do it manually once, then open up your geoprocessing history and copy as a python command/send to the python window and copypaste into your project.

Anonymous User · Answer

Use the field mappings:

fieldmappings = arcpy.FieldMappings()
fieldmappings.addTable(fc)

keepfields = ['F1','F2','F3','F4']

# Removing unwanted fields
for field in fieldmappings.fields:
    if all([not field.required, field.name not in keepfields]):
        fieldmappings.removeFieldMap(fieldmappings.findFieldMapIndex(field.name))

arcpy.FeatureClassToFeatureClass_conversion(fc, 'outdir', 'outname', '', fieldmappings)