Summary
Thematically maps a feature class based on a nonnumeric field.
Usage
This tool generates a map designed to convey information about a single topic or theme, such as population density.
Nonnumeric fields are used only when generating the thematic map. These values will be represented on the map as unique values based on the field used to symbolize.
Nonnumeric thematic maps cannot be normalized, since they contain no numeric data.
Syntax
SymbolizebyNonnumericField_ba (InputFeatureLayer, Field, {UseSelectedFeatures}, {ColorSchemeParameterName})| Parameter | Explanation | Data Type |
InputFeatureLayer | The input feature layer. | Feature Layer |
Field | The attribute field used to define the thematic map. | Field |
UseSelectedFeatures (Optional) | Identifies the features that will be used to generate the thematic map.
| Boolean |
ColorSchemeParameterName (Optional) | A predefined color scheme for the thematic map. | String |
Code Sample
SymbolizeByNonNumericField Example (Stand-alone Script)
# Name: SymbolizeByNonNumericField.py
# Description: Symbolizes customer layer by ID.
# Author: Esri
# Import system modules
import arcpy
arcpy.ImportToolbox("C:\Program Files (x86)\ArcGIS\Desktop10.3\Business Analyst\ArcToolbox\Toolboxes\Business Analyst Tools.tbx")
try:
# Acquire extension license
arcpy.CheckOutExtension("Business")
# Defines the parameters for the Symbolize by Nonnumeric Field tool
Input = "C:/temp/sf_cust.shp"
Fld = "NAME"
# Thematically symbolizes a layer by a nonnumeric field
arcpy.SymbolizeByNonNumericField_ba(sInput, sFld)
# Release extension license
arcpy.CheckInExtension("Business")
except:
print arcpy.GetMessages(2)
Environments
This tool does not use any geoprocessing environments
Licensing Information
- ArcGIS for Desktop Basic: Requires Business Analyst
- ArcGIS for Desktop Standard: Requires Business Analyst
- ArcGIS for Desktop Advanced: Requires Business Analyst