Symbolized Features - Select subset and only display those?

[Anonymous User]

Original User: SStrand

I have a python script which modifies a template map to display features based on selected options. Currently I have it working where it will zoom to selected features and buffer them. The problem is that I need to have only the features within the buffer showing. The features are also symbolized. I am assuming that a simple "make feature layer" addition will not work, as the symbolization will be lost. Am I wrong in assuming this or is there a route to take to keep the symbolization?

[CarlSunderman · Accepted solution]

I would create a layer file to store your symbology then make a feature layer of your selected set

arcpy.ApplySymbologyFromLayer_management("selectedFeatures", "yourSymbology.lyr")