topic Re: Copy Spatial Attribute in Data Management Questions

Copy Spatial Attribute

mohd_syafidabdullah — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 02:11:12 GMT

Hi there,

I wanna ask what tools that I can use in system toolboxes..

I've 2 same polygon data but different attribute each..

I want to copy the attribute from polygon A to polygon B (same data type)..

Thanks for help.

Re: Copy Spatial Attribute

DanPatterson_Retired — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 02:29:29 GMT

If there is a common key field between the two featureclasses, the simplest way is to use

Add Join—Data Management toolbox | ArcGIS Desktop

maybe you can clarify your situation if this isn't the approach you want to take

Re: Copy Spatial Attribute

mohd_syafidabdullah — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 03:21:19 GMT

Hi, thanks for reply.

My situation is I have 2 spatial in polygon but different data attributes.

the 2 polygon is same..i want to overlay the 2 polygon and copy the value which don't available at the other one..

thanks again.

Re: Copy Spatial Attribute

DanPatterson_Retired — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 03:44:03 GMT

If the polygon geometries are identical, then use my recommendation.

If they are not, then you need to review...

An overview of the Overlay toolset—Help | ArcGIS Desktop

one will meet your conditions regarding attributes, but you will have to decide which one covers your geometry conditions.

If that isn't clear, then perhaps you need to show your geometry and current attributes (a screen grab would suffice)

Re: Copy Spatial Attribute

mohd_syafidabdullah — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 03:58:01 GMT

I want to copy NOPT in red box to PT_NO..

Re: Copy Spatial Attribute

mohd_syafidabdullah — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 04:38:54 GMT

sorry,

Re: Copy Spatial Attribute

DanPatterson_Retired — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 08:20:37 GMT

Add Join as initially suggested, provided you use a key field for the join. otherwise you are going to have bits and pieces of geometry to clean up

Re: Copy Spatial Attribute

MichaelVolz — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:23:21 GMT

How about using the Attribute Transfer tool on the Spatial Adjustment toolbar (Probably not enabled by default)? One thing you want to make sure of when using this tool is not to transfer geometry as you just want to transfer attribute data.

You can find Help on this tool to guide you and I would begin with a copy of the data so as you are learning to use this tool you don't corrupt your data.

Re: Copy Spatial Attribute

mohd_syafidabdullah — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 02:00:28 GMT

Hi Micheal,

Can attribute transfer tool run as a batch rather need to click one-by-one data..?

Thanks

Re: Copy Spatial Attribute

DanPatterson_Retired — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 02:18:13 GMT

See if the tool supports it..

A quick tour of batch processing—Help | ArcGIS Desktop

Re: Copy Spatial Attribute

mohd_syafidabdullah — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 03:48:22 GMT

no luck..this tools only support on line..my data in polygon

Re: Copy Spatial Attribute

MichaelVolz — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 13:35:27 GMT

Are you working in ArcMap or ArcPro?

Re: Copy Spatial Attribute

mohd_syafidabdullah — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:08:43 GMT

I'm working in ArcMap..