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How do I combine two Point Feature Classes into one?

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05-13-2024 07:57 AM
jwrrenv
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In Arcgis Pro 3.2.2. In this case I have two sets of shovel test points that I want to be combined and retain all data fields. I saw one topic that suggested using "Pairwise Dissolve" to convert it to a multipoint feature, but that causes it to be just one row in the attribute table (and merging them still didn't even work afterwards).

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BobBooth1
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Try Append:

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/tool-reference/data-management/append.htm

If the feature classes have different schemas, you will need to use the field map at the bottom of the tool.

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RobertBorchert
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Create a feature class that has all of the attributes in it.  then use data loader and load the points. Or copy and paste from original to the new one.

 

OR, decide which Point feature to modify.  Open Data Design> Fields for both feature classes.  Copy all of the attributes from one (other than things like object id, global id etc) and paste them in the the keeper class.  Remove the attributes which may be duplicated and save.  then copy and paste into the keeper feature

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BobBooth1
Esri Contributor

Try Append:

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/tool-reference/data-management/append.htm

If the feature classes have different schemas, you will need to use the field map at the bottom of the tool.

jwrrenv
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yeah that combines them but it doesn't bring along any of the attribute data

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jwrrenv
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Screenshot 2024-05-14 213608.pngThis is the issue I'm having with the Merge tool. The two layers i'm trying to merge are both "point" types: "STPs" and "New_STPs", these are the errors I get.

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DanHardwick
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Hi. Can you not just use the geoprocessing tool 'Merge'? That allows you to combine the two point datasets into a single output, and also keep all fields... might do the trick? 

jwrrenv
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No, it says "The destination layer type cannot be merged."

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RhettZufelt
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The Merge GP tool with the Field Map parameters should do this.

R_

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RobertBorchert
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Create a feature class that has all of the attributes in it.  then use data loader and load the points. Or copy and paste from original to the new one.

 

OR, decide which Point feature to modify.  Open Data Design> Fields for both feature classes.  Copy all of the attributes from one (other than things like object id, global id etc) and paste them in the the keeper class.  Remove the attributes which may be duplicated and save.  then copy and paste into the keeper feature

jwrrenv
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ok i got it to do what I needed by creating a new feature and importing fields from one of the features i'm trying to merge, then append worked by selecting Use the field map to reconcile field differences, it still warned about something. This makes my life a bit easier, thanks. I swear this software actively wants me to feel psychological torment.

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