topic Re: Adding an empty or populated multipatch feature class into ArcScene or ArcGlobe in 3D Questions

Adding an empty or populated multipatch feature class into ArcScene or ArcGlobe

JohnMorgan — Mon, 28 May 2012 17:02:44 GMT

Hello,

I am working through the process of moving SketchUp models into and out of ArcScene/ArcGlobe. I have learned that collada is the the best file format for doing this. I now know you can use Import 3D Files to pull in the collada file. However, I was just curious if it is possible to create a multipatch file within ArcGIS by itself. When I go through the Create Feature Class process multpatch is not a geometry type in drop down. Any assistance would be appreciated.

P.S. I realize now that I misspelled ArcGlobe in the subject but.

Thanks ahead of time,
Derek

Re: Adding an empty or populated multipatch feature class into ArcScene or ArcGlobe

TimothyHales — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:55:17 GMT

You can right click on a geodatabase or folder > New > Feature Class/Shapefile. Then choose multipatch as the type from the drop down.

Multipatches

Re: Adding an empty or populated multipatch feature class into ArcScene or ArcGlobe

JohnMorgan — Wed, 30 May 2012 12:18:30 GMT

Thanks Tim. That did answer my question.

Cheers,
Derek

Re: Adding an empty or populated multipatch feature class into ArcScene or ArcGlobe

JohnMorgan — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:52:13 GMT

Tim I would like to mark this question as answered. Do you know how I would do that?

Thanks,
Derek

Re: Adding an empty or populated multipatch feature class into ArcScene or ArcGlobe

TimothyHales — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:58:57 GMT

When you are logged in, there should be a check mark to the right of the post. Selecting the check mark will turn it green and it will show as answered.