How do you convert polyline to polygon in ArcMap 10.4

[OzKhan]

There use to a tool "feature to polygon" in earlier builds. I dont see them in 10.4. Can someone walk me through what I need to do?

[DanPatterson_Retired · Accepted solution]

trial version.... grief... trial version  surely there is a machine there or is school looking better all the time

[DanPatterson_Retired]

Short of going to the build that had it... no

[DanPatterson_Retired]

sounds like a classic case of trying a "trial" version or quickly registering back in school where advanced everything is free until you graduate

[OzKhan]

I am done with school. You are right. I had full advanced version in school. Our company just started using GIS and didnt want to spend way too much and got the basic license on my machine. In a year or two they will for sure have to upgrade to full advanced license.

[RonFisher]

Try the free version of ET Geo Wizards and use the Polyline to Polygon function in that.

Keep in mind the free version will only allow you to convert a certain amount.

[ChrisDonohue__GISP]

XToolsPro is another possibility with their "Make Polygons from Polylines" process.  They have a free trail version if you want to check it out.

Feature Conversions | XTools Pro

This is a screenshot from an earlier version (the 10.4 one may differ):

Chris Donohue, GISP

[OzKhan]

Isn't there anyhthing that is not trial and free? I will have to use that feature to convert from polyline to polygon for the next year or two.

[AdrianWelsh]

Oz,

Unfortunately, these types of advanced functionality come at a cost. It sounds like the least cost option is to go with an unfamiliar open-source-type of software and learn the process from there. Since you will be doing this over and over, you will need a more permanent solution that will be easy for you to replicate. It might be worth looking into the tools mentioned by Ron Fisher​ or Chris Donohue, GISP​ since they surely can't cost more than an Advanced License.

[OzKhan]

I might have to give QGIS (freeware) a try.

[DanPatterson_Retired]

Of course, the inquisitive would soon discover that the difference between a polygon and a polyline is a simple word in the help files...

   features.append( arcpy.(Polyline or Polygon)( arcpy.Array([arcpy.Point(*coords) for coords in feature]))) 

Polygon—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop

Polyline—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop

but that would be overkill for general use