Feature to kml

Question

I have all my data in a feature class and want to use a model to convert it into a kml, is there a way to do this?   So far see the tool for, save to layer file, and  layer to kml.  but I get errors when trying to use them straight off of my feature class.     I have 9.3.1

JakubSisak · Answer

I have figured out how to create a feature class to a KML,  you must convert the feature class to a feature layer, then layer to KML. but now I lost my information that was in the Feature.  Any ideals

All you should have to do is to add  a feature class to ArcMap then drag the layer to the tool (or use the drop-down to select it) No conversion necessary; Geodatabase feature class added to ArcMap is a feature layer.

FawnaNibert · Answer

I have figured out how to create a feature class to a KML,  you must convert the feature class to a feature layer, then layer to KML. but now I lost my information that was in the Feature.  Any ideals

JakubSisak · Answer

The input must be a layer.  See below thread for similar discussion:

http://forums.arcgis.com/threads/5736-Join-a-Feature-Class-to-a-Table-with-Python

"Layer To KML - This tool converts an in-memory or file-based feature or raster layer into a KML file containing a translation of ESRI geometries and symbology."

You can either use a layer in the TOC or a layer saved as a layer file.