https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-questions/pro-3-1-1-layer-to-kml-writing-data-backwards/m-p/1276795#M67753 <P>Hi All,</P><P>I am working to develop terrain following paths for our drone (Mavic 3 Enterprise) and ran into a challenge that I am not sure how to get around - the Layer to KML gp tool is writing the coordinate points backwards (from end to start).</P><P>As a test, I created a simple line feature class that steps elevation from 5 to 35 meters on one leg of each revolution. If you edit the vertices of the fc there is a nice logical progression in Z value.&nbsp;When the layer to kml gp tool is run, the output kml has the coordinates reversed with the flight executing from the highest elevation and spiraling down to the lowest.</P><P>I can get the kml to fly (by stripping out a bunch of fluff) but when running backwards I will have to add additional points to resculpt the Z profile and avoid running into some overhanging rocks.&nbsp;</P><P>I have found an obvious workaround - build the path as desired then edit the line and reverse the direction so the export comes out right. But that is quite annoying.</P><P>In the attached zip is the feature class along with the kml.</P><P>Thanks in advance for any advice.</P><P>Regards,</P><P>Tom</P><P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="KMLCheck.JPG" style="width: 355px;"><img src="https://community.esri.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/67547i666A41C6977501D4/image-dimensions/355x182?v=v2" width="355" height="182" role="button" title="KMLCheck.JPG" alt="KMLCheck.JPG" /></span></P> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 20:34:15 GMT ThomasHoman 2023-04-08T20:34:15Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-questions/pro-3-1-1-layer-to-kml-writing-data-backwards/m-p/1276795#M67753 <P>Hi All,</P><P>I am working to develop terrain following paths for our drone (Mavic 3 Enterprise) and ran into a challenge that I am not sure how to get around - the Layer to KML gp tool is writing the coordinate points backwards (from end to start).</P><P>As a test, I created a simple line feature class that steps elevation from 5 to 35 meters on one leg of each revolution. If you edit the vertices of the fc there is a nice logical progression in Z value.&nbsp;When the layer to kml gp tool is run, the output kml has the coordinates reversed with the flight executing from the highest elevation and spiraling down to the lowest.</P><P>I can get the kml to fly (by stripping out a bunch of fluff) but when running backwards I will have to add additional points to resculpt the Z profile and avoid running into some overhanging rocks.&nbsp;</P><P>I have found an obvious workaround - build the path as desired then edit the line and reverse the direction so the export comes out right. But that is quite annoying.</P><P>In the attached zip is the feature class along with the kml.</P><P>Thanks in advance for any advice.</P><P>Regards,</P><P>Tom</P><P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="KMLCheck.JPG" style="width: 355px;"><img src="https://community.esri.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/67547i666A41C6977501D4/image-dimensions/355x182?v=v2" width="355" height="182" role="button" title="KMLCheck.JPG" alt="KMLCheck.JPG" /></span></P> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 20:34:15 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-questions/pro-3-1-1-layer-to-kml-writing-data-backwards/m-p/1276795#M67753 ThomasHoman 2023-04-08T20:34:15Z