topic Re: PointZ to Point in ArcGIS Pro Questions

PointZ to Point

Henry — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:36:39 GMT

Hi,

I'm aware of some tools/workflows for adding 3D elevation data to point geometry (https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-questions/point-to-pointz/td-p/356302). Is there a similar way to do the reverse?

With a PointZ Feature class, is it possible to convert to a simpler Point feature class, without the Z data?

Thanks!

Re: PointZ to Point

Robert_LeClair — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:40:17 GMT

Henry - one way that I can think of is to create a new (non-Z value) feature class in your geodatabase with the same attribute schema as the input. Then run the Append geoprocessing tool to append the Z-enabled data to the new empty feature class. That should work...

Re: PointZ to Point

JayJohnsonWashoeCounty — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:01:38 GMT

Another easy way to do this would be to add an X and Y field to the PointZ feature class and calc their values, then Export table (the table only). Then right click the exported table and DisplayXY Data.

Re: PointZ to Point

DanPatterson — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:06:46 GMT

Tools that honor the "output has Z values" Environment setting,

Output has Z Values (Environment setting)—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

can be used.

Both of these tools can be used. Just set the Environment Tab to disable Z

Feature Class To Feature Class (Conversion)—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

Copy Features (Data Management)—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

Re: PointZ to Point

JayantaPoddar — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:16:06 GMT

As mentioned by Dan, please disable "Output has Z values" in Tool's environments setting > Z Values.