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Definition query to show every nth record plus the last record

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08-06-2024 08:28 AM
MattHowe
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I have a line layer together with a point layer representing a mark every 1m along the line. Essentially KPs along a cable route starting from say 0 to 50. As well as a point every 1m there is a point at the end of the line. For example 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ... 47, 48, 49, 50, 50.4 if the line isn't exactly 50m in length.

A query of MOD(MP, 10)=0 will give me a point every 10m but doesn't include the last point. 

How can I create a query that displays a point every nth value PLUS the end point.

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AlfredBaldenweck
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If it's in an enterprise gdb, try adding a 

OR MP in (Select Top 1 MP from TABLE)

 

If in a file gdb, I don't think it's possible 

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AlfredBaldenweck
MVP Regular Contributor

If it's in an enterprise gdb, try adding a 

OR MP in (Select Top 1 MP from TABLE)

 

If in a file gdb, I don't think it's possible 

AlfredBaldenweck
MVP Regular Contributor

Oops. This will only work for one feature at a time. Add a GROUP BY or other aggregate function to make it work.

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MattHowe
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Thanks @AlfredBaldenweck. Initially it will be a FGDB so I'll make a note there'll be a bit of elbow grease needed.

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Bud
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Idea: ROW_NUMBER function in FGDB SQL

As a very last resort, you could temporarily copy the data to a mobile geodatabase, and then use SQLite SQL to select the rows you want.