Latest Contributions by Corbinde_Bruin

Goal: Convert labels to Annotations using ArcObjects. Method: I ran an ESRI code sample from the documentation and received this error: "A first chance exception of type 'System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException' occurred in GdB Subsurface Investigation v103.dll Additional information: Error HRESULT E_FAIL has been returned from a call to a COM component. If there is a handler for this exception, the program may be safely continued." Code sample found here: Covert Labels Sample Code This is call I make to the function: ConvertLabelsToGDBAnnotationSingleLayer(pMap, 0, False) pMap is a properly declared and set IMap object. There is only one layer in the MXD, and I have confirmed (as expected) that it is found at index 0. The last parameter is a boolean to set Feature Linked annotations. The error occurs on this line: pConvertLabelsToAnnotation.AddFeatureLayer(pGeoFeatureLayer, pGeoFeatureLayer.Name & "_Anno",  pFeatureWorkspace, pFeatureClass.FeatureDataset, featureLinked, False, False, True, True, "") Also, is there a way to use code tags in this forum? ... View more

My idea is to save either a text file or table view of symbology and labeling classes. Symbology Scenario: I define a large symbology scheme with near to 100 categories, then I change the name of the field it is based on and there is absolutely no way to salvage the symbology.  Current Technology: Saving a .LYR file does not accommodate this case because there is no way to edit it and change over to the new field. Symbology styles are not a comprehensive solution either. Proposed Solution: Table based symbology - All the symbol definitions, sizing, color, and sequencing could be preserved while the name of the underlying field is updated. A table based solution would also improve reordering symbology by using a numeric sequence field. It would also speed up mass changes symbology. Labeling Scenario: I define upwards of a dozen labeling classes for a single layer. I export to CAD and find that I have to make the same change to labeling offsets or something for every labeling class.  Current Technology: Going through layer properties or the labeling toolbar could take 100+ clicks and dialog boxes to change one labeling property on each labeling class. Proposed Solution: Table based labeling - All options and definitions are stored in table fields that I can change in mass for each labelling class. ... View more

Hello all, I am completely new to using Attribute Assistant. I have been searching for help for some time on how to use Attribute Assistant to its full potential. My goal is to plunk down a point feature and immediately have it rotate square to the nearest line feature. I haven't managed to do anything like this yet. Can someone point to some documentation or examples that have more complicated actions than just rotating based off of a field? Thank you, Corbin de Bruin ... View more