Raster Attribute Tables

[Craig_Eissler_Iceman]

Hello,

When I prefer a raster dataset to include an Attribute Table, I need to create an Integer version of this first (using the Int tool). That's fine, and I understand why. ...However, sometimes this goes ahead and creates the Attribute Table, as well; whereas other times I have to take the next step and Build an Attribute Table using that tool.

...Can anyone explain why sometimes I do, and sometimes I don't?

In addition, I notice that sometimes the added field is named 'Value', and other times it's 'gridcode'.

[DanPatterson · Accepted solution]

Keep track of the physical size, bit type and raster type (esri grid, gdb raster, tif, img etc) to see which one requires you to build a raster table

gridcode is usually associated with

Raster to Polygon (Conversion)—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

so again what type of raster directly results in gridcode (esri grid?) being in the raster attribute table

[JessicaTreanton]

I have not been able to find a pattern either but I agree that it is highly unnecessary and causes complications. I would love it if there was an option to specify int in tool outputs so that I don't have to create extra rasters simply to have access to an attribute table.