topic Re: Python Handling Related Features in Python Questions https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/python-handling-related-features/m-p/517408#M40557 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Can you elaborate a bit more about why you are trying to script relates with Python?&nbsp; I view Relates as GUI sugar to make working with 1-to-many relationships more palatable in ArcMap, i.e., they work best when working with the GUI, but there is usually a better way to do it when scripting.</P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 01 Mar 2016 21:34:14 GMT JoshuaBixby 2016-03-01T21:34:14Z Python Handling Related Features https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/python-handling-related-features/m-p/517405#M40554 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hi everyone,</P><P></P><P>I have a polygon feature class of boundaries representing a one-to-many relationship of tabular records. In ArcMap, I'm able to create a map relate through clicking on Joins &amp; Relates &gt; Relate and then setting up the linking data structures and fields by following the dialogue box. Once this step is completed, then I am able to select all records in the table and then successfully relate them back to the feature class.</P><P></P><P>I'm trying to find a method to replicate this process in a python script but so far I haven't been able to find any documentation of how this could be accomplished. Any input would be appreciated.</P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 01 Mar 2016 19:48:30 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/python-handling-related-features/m-p/517405#M40554 benberman 2016-03-01T19:48:30Z Re: Python Handling Related Features https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/python-handling-related-features/m-p/517406#M40555 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>do you mean to access the code via python?</P><P><A href="http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/latest/tools/data-management-toolbox/join-field.htm" title="http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/latest/tools/data-management-toolbox/join-field.htm">Join Field—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop</A> </P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 01 Mar 2016 19:55:40 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/python-handling-related-features/m-p/517406#M40555 DanPatterson_Retired 2016-03-01T19:55:40Z Re: Python Handling Related Features https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/python-handling-related-features/m-p/517407#M40556 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Do you actually have a relationship class that you're updating in an edit session or is it just an on-the-fly relate done in that map document?</P><P><A href="http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/latest/manage-data/relationships/deciding-between-relationship-classes-joins-and-re.htm" title="http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/latest/manage-data/relationships/deciding-between-relationship-classes-joins-and-re.htm">Deciding between relationship classes, relates, and joins—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop</A></P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 01 Mar 2016 21:32:59 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/python-handling-related-features/m-p/517407#M40556 BlakeTerhune 2016-03-01T21:32:59Z Re: Python Handling Related Features https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/python-handling-related-features/m-p/517408#M40557 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Can you elaborate a bit more about why you are trying to script relates with Python?&nbsp; I view Relates as GUI sugar to make working with 1-to-many relationships more palatable in ArcMap, i.e., they work best when working with the GUI, but there is usually a better way to do it when scripting.</P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 01 Mar 2016 21:34:14 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/python-handling-related-features/m-p/517408#M40557 JoshuaBixby 2016-03-01T21:34:14Z Re: Python Handling Related Features https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/python-handling-related-features/m-p/517409#M40558 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>If one is interested in creating a Relate (<EM>using one is a different</EM> matter) with ArcPy, that functionality is available in ArcGIS Pro but not ArcMap:&nbsp; <A href="http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/tool-reference/data-management/add-relate.htm">Add Relate</A>.</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:58:42 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/python-handling-related-features/m-p/517409#M40558 JoshuaBixby 2016-03-03T14:58:42Z Re: Python Handling Related Features https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/python-handling-related-features/m-p/517410#M40559 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>If your data is stored in a geodatabase you may find <A href="http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/10.3/tools/data-management-toolbox/make-query-table.htm" title="http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/10.3/tools/data-management-toolbox/make-query-table.htm">Make Query Table—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop</A> a useful option.</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:12:43 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/python-questions/python-handling-related-features/m-p/517410#M40559 WesMiller 2016-03-03T15:12:43Z