idea Select Random Features in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Select Random Features

WayneRichter — Thu, 02 May 2024 19:09:04 GMT

It should be possible to make a random selection of one or more features from a feature class. This capacity was available in Workstation Arcplot but has not been ported to Desktop.

Re: Select Random Features

SarahSheldon — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:57:04 GMT

I would like to use this tool to select ____ (number) of features from the feature class using a random selection process. This is great for creating records for surveys. It would also be great if it obeyed definition queries that are set in the feature class.

Re: Select Random Features

françoisrobinne — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:13:11 GMT

That would very useful! Especially for quality control => Select n% of a feature class. For sure, this tool would be available for a use in Model Builder.

Re: Select Random Features

AdamForknall — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:13:55 GMT

Agreed. An option on the attribute table Option menu would be ideal!
Apparently it is possible using python (http://gis.utah.gov/code-python/python-build-a-random-sample-lyr-from-a-feature-class) but having the functionality built in would be much more convenient - "do it using python" shouldn't be the standard response that it seems to becoming.

Re: Select Random Features

MichelleJohnson — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:39:30 GMT

You can do this in ArcGIS Data Reviewer! There is a sampling check that will randomly select features. You can provide a specific number or a percentage. There two other options too.