clip and discard intersecting area

[DavidLowell]

Hello,

Does anyone know if there is a way to clip a selected feature in a feature class and discard the intersecting area of that feature and any underlying features, using Python?

I am trying to replicate the same functionality available in an editing session, using the clip tool in the edit toolbar drop down, using a Python script.

Dave

[MathewCoyle]

Hello,

...any underlying features...

Dave

What exactly do you mean by that? Other features in an mxd? In the workspace?

[curtvprice]

I think you're looking for the Erase tool. You may not need a Python script to do this. This tool does require and ArcInfo license.