Calculate Z Geometry of a point feature with value from a field in Attribute table

[MelissaSalich]

I need to populate the Z Geometry Attribute of a point feature class.
I have the Z value as a field in the attribute table.
How can I script this process to avoid having to hand type the elevation valves when I have the data already?

Pro 2.7, file gdb.

Field in Attribute table:

[DanPatterson · Accepted solution]

If you have the 3D analyst extension

Feature To 3D By Attribute (3D Analyst)—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

[MelissaSalich]

thank you! exactly what i was looking for!

[Anonymous User]

If you know Python, you can also update(replace) the Z value from an attribute field.

Take a look at the answer from the following for a starter to update(replace) the Z

https://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/329511/updating-z-value-of-geometry-using-updatecursor

[MelissaSalich]

thank you, I'm bookmarking this for future reference! I used Feature to 3D By Attribute for this situation.

[jchester73]

Does Feature to 3D by Attribute create an entirely new feature class or can this be used to replace z values on an existing one?

[MelissaSalich]

creates new feature class

[tikola]

Current version updates existing feature class - at least in mine pipe network tests. What was fancy for a line we could use two separate fields and it nicely adds elevations in gravity based sewer both ends. So feeding two separate height attribute added height in correct ends of a line. Brilliant functionality for gravity based sewers where question is where water flows in pipe network.