Update Line Z value from Points
I have a line feature with z enabled, but no elevation, it is a 0. Each line has 2 vertices, one at the beginning and one at the end.
I have a point feature with z enabled and have elevation. Each point is at the end of each line.
How can I add the point elevation to my line elevation? I have tried a one to one spatial join. That only gives 1 of the point's elevation data. Which leaves me with a flat line, and not a sloped line.
I tried a one to many spatial join. That gives me multiple lines with only 1 elevation. I tried Points to Line, but that seemed to miss some of my points and not connect them correctly. Update Feature Z will only accept a surface.
What workflow is there that can accomplish my goal? I have access to all the extensions.
I'm not sure if there is an easier way, but you could try something like this:
https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/tool-reference/data-management/feature-vertices-to-points.htm
Since you already have elevation points that correspond with the start and end vertices of your line(s) (do they exactly correspond? you might want to QA that using something like the Snap gp tool....) could you add a line ID field to the elevation points from a spatial join?
Then you have elevation points with a corresponding line ID. Run Points To Line—Data Management toolbox | Documentation to create the 3d line with the correct elevations.
