topic Re: Calculate Geometry in batch in Geoprocessing Questions

Calculate Geometry in batch

MalcolmLittle — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:09:46 GMT

Hello,

In order to get my feature data ready for Tableau integration, I had to run 'Feature Vertices to Points' for 28 polygon classes. Then I ran 'Add XY coordinates' for the 28 to get coordinates (which Tableau requires). Problem is, Add XY gave me projected meter values, yet Tableau requires decimal degrees Lat/Long. Instead of recalculating the geometry by going into each of the 28 attribute tables, is there a way to batch recalculate into decimal degrees?

Re: Calculate Geometry in batch

SolomonPulapkura — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:54:24 GMT

Not sure if the below helps.

Calculating geometry using pyscripting: failed to read polygon input feature

I think by the time you develop a script you will probably be able to go in to each feature class and do it yourself. If there were hundred or more then that is different.

Solomon Pulapkura

https://www.vestra.com/gis

Re: Calculate Geometry in batch

JoeBorgione — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:55:03 GMT

I just tried the Add Geometry Attributes tool on an existing set of points that already had X/Y coords in StatePlane Feet. I selected only the Point_X_Y_Z_M property and gave it the GCS_WGS_1984 coordinate system, and it added two columns in DD. See below:

Re: Calculate Geometry in batch

MalcolmLittle — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:07:09 GMT

Yes, that did it! Tested it on 2 then batched the remaining 26. It even overwrote the original PointX & PointY fields made by Add XY Coordinates. Thanks, mate.