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xy in dms in the attribute table?

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09-15-2017 04:50 AM
LindaRadomile
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an anyone explain how to calculate xy in degrees minutes seconds in the attribute table?

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JayantaPoddar
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You could use Convert Coordinate Notation—Help | ArcGIS Desktop 

For output_coordinate_format, choose any one of the following (DMS_2 is preferable).

  • DMS_1 —Both longitude and latitude values are in a single field. Two values are separated by a space, a comma, or a slash.
  • DMS_2 —Longitude and latitude values are in two separate fields.


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LindaRadomile
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Thanks for the tip, I did try that but it is not calculating any values.  All attributes are null. 

Is there any python that will calculate this in an existing feature class? I don't like that the convert coordinate notation creates a new FC

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JayantaPoddar
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JayantaPoddar
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Another similar thread (Resolved) https://community.esri.com/thread/27279 



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JayantaPoddar
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Did you consider using Calculate Geometry for calculating the XY values in DD? Calculating area, length, and other geometric properties—Help | ArcGIS Desktop 

In my earlier responses I have assumed that you don't need XY values in DD, but only in DMS.



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LindaRadomile
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Yes, but I need to do this in Pro not Desktop.

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JayantaPoddar
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Oh. I didn't realize that. In ArcGIS Pro you could use Add Geometry Attributes—Data Management toolbox | ArcGIS Desktop 



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LindaRadomile
Emerging Contributor

Thanks but I tried that too.  You don't have the ability to change format in that tool, the XY output is in northing and easting.

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DanPatterson_Retired
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perhaps you had better confirm the coordinate system of the data and what the coordinate system of the map is. Then if you could screen-grab your input dialog, something might pop up as being amiss

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