How to draw a 3D arc (flight path) in ArcGIS Pro?

[NickShannon]

What's the best way to draw an arc in ArcGIS Pro? 

The 'create features --> create circular arc' only works for 2D (from what I can see). 

I can import a table with coordinates & Z field, but just wondering if this is the best way. 

Thanks in advance. 

Screen capture - I would like to create an arc as shown in the example below: 

[HeathAnderson]

Where you able to get this figured out?  I'm sure it is possible, but I'm just overlooking some small item.

Best,

Heath

[NickShannon]

I figured out a way to create the 3D arcs manually.

It’s a multi-step process that involves creating a table of X & Y for all the points of the path you want to turned into a 3D arc, then calculating the Z value (in metres) using a formula: X^2*-1 + D2.

I was planning to create a model for the process.

I’m happy to share the steps with you (or the model if I get around to making it).

I was hoping to find a more efficient way to do this, or even better, an ArcGIS tool to do it for me! I suspect you’re after the something.

[HeathAnderson]

Yes, I would be happy with either.

Thank you,

Heath

[OlesyaBerenbak]

What is D2 in your formula: X^2*-1 + D2?

[HelenaÅstveit]

Hei. I have the a little bit of the same problem. I am trying to visualize projectile trajectory in arcgis. can you help me out?

[HeathAnderson]

Hi NickShannon,

I am revisiting this problem I have creating an arc.  Could you elaborate on what X and D stand for and how they are calculated?  If possible could you provide and example?

Best

Heath

[MeleKoneya]

I'd be interested if any one has figured this out.   I have origin destination links from our fire stations to fire calls and I want to display them like 3D arches rather than straight lines.     I have some python samples but none do what I want with a nice curve in 3D from point to point. Thank you for any insights.  

[HeathAnderson]

Hi @MeleKoneya,

I do believe I have a solution for you.  Please take a look at the image and let me know if this is what you would like to recreate and I can share my solution?

Cheers,

Heath

[MeleKoneya]

@HeathAnderson  Yes!    That is what I am looking to create.    I am working on a regional level with Origin and Destinations from Fire stations to fire calls but want to show them like what you sent.    I'd be interested to know how you did yours.    Looks great!