topic How to convert a Multipatch feature to a 3D Polyline feature class in ArcGIS Pro in Geoprocessing Questions https://community.esri.com/t5/geoprocessing-questions/how-to-convert-a-multipatch-feature-to-a-3d/m-p/1637559#M27612 <P>Hello,</P><P>I have a <STRONG>Multipatch feature class</STRONG> representing ducts/pipes in 3D, and I need to convert it into a <STRONG>3D Polyline feature class (Polyline Z)</STRONG> so that it matches my existing geodatabase schema.</P><P>I have tried different options, including FME and ArcGIS tools, but I am not sure which is the best workflow.</P><P><STRONG>What I need:</STRONG></P><UL><LI><P>Extract the centerlines or edges of the Multipatch</P></LI><LI><P>Preserve Z values in the final Polyline</P></LI><LI><P>Ensure the result is clean and suitable for analysis (not just visualization)</P></LI></UL><P><STRONG>Software:</STRONG></P><UL><LI><P>ArcGIS Pro 3.5.2</P></LI><LI><P>3D Analyst extension is available</P></LI></UL><P><STRONG>Question:</STRONG></P><UL><LI><P>Is <STRONG>Multipatch To Wireframe</STRONG> the best tool for this case?</P></LI><LI><P>Are there other recommended workflows (ArcGIS Pro or FME) to accurately generate Polyline Z features from Multipatch geometry?</P></LI></UL><P>Thank you!</P> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:18:18 GMT mossabdasa 2025-07-30T08:18:18Z How to convert a Multipatch feature to a 3D Polyline feature class in ArcGIS Pro https://community.esri.com/t5/geoprocessing-questions/how-to-convert-a-multipatch-feature-to-a-3d/m-p/1637559#M27612 <P>Hello,</P><P>I have a <STRONG>Multipatch feature class</STRONG> representing ducts/pipes in 3D, and I need to convert it into a <STRONG>3D Polyline feature class (Polyline Z)</STRONG> so that it matches my existing geodatabase schema.</P><P>I have tried different options, including FME and ArcGIS tools, but I am not sure which is the best workflow.</P><P><STRONG>What I need:</STRONG></P><UL><LI><P>Extract the centerlines or edges of the Multipatch</P></LI><LI><P>Preserve Z values in the final Polyline</P></LI><LI><P>Ensure the result is clean and suitable for analysis (not just visualization)</P></LI></UL><P><STRONG>Software:</STRONG></P><UL><LI><P>ArcGIS Pro 3.5.2</P></LI><LI><P>3D Analyst extension is available</P></LI></UL><P><STRONG>Question:</STRONG></P><UL><LI><P>Is <STRONG>Multipatch To Wireframe</STRONG> the best tool for this case?</P></LI><LI><P>Are there other recommended workflows (ArcGIS Pro or FME) to accurately generate Polyline Z features from Multipatch geometry?</P></LI></UL><P>Thank you!</P> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:18:18 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/geoprocessing-questions/how-to-convert-a-multipatch-feature-to-a-3d/m-p/1637559#M27612 mossabdasa 2025-07-30T08:18:18Z Re: How to convert a Multipatch feature to a 3D Polyline feature class in ArcGIS Pro https://community.esri.com/t5/geoprocessing-questions/how-to-convert-a-multipatch-feature-to-a-3d/m-p/1676280#M27674 <P>Have You found any solution to it. I am also exploring the same</P> Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:08:27 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/geoprocessing-questions/how-to-convert-a-multipatch-feature-to-a-3d/m-p/1676280#M27674 HussainBabu 2026-01-07T11:08:27Z