topic Re: Create a single line from a point using the attributes of that point in ArcGIS Pro Questions

Create a single line from a point using the attributes of that point

LarisaJohnstone — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:54:50 GMT

Hello,

Does anyone know if it is possible to create a line feature from a point using an angle and distance field defined in that point attribute data?

Basically I want a line to be drawn from the point at a specified distance and angle. The end resultant line can have the point as a centre point starting point or end point, it does not matter. Also, I have thousands of points to do this too...they all have the same length, but various angles.

Thanks

Larisa

Re: Create a single line from a point using the attributes of that point

RobertBorchert — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:42:09 GMT

Actually pretty simple. Use SOH CAH TOA to determine the O and A and add them to the original X,Y

The generate your lines from the table

Re: Create a single line from a point using the attributes of that point

DanLee — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:45:23 GMT

You can use Bearing Distance To Line tool:

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/tool-reference/data-management/bearing-distance-to-line.htm

Re: Create a single line from a point using the attributes of that point

LarisaJohnstone — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:58:35 GMT

Thank you DanLee

This worked perfectly. I was not aware of this tool. Thank you for educating me!

Larisa

Re: Create a single line from a point using the attributes of that point

DanLee — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:09:14 GMT

You are welcome. Glad it worked for you. 🙂