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Saving a raster function template from the layer's symbology

You can create a raster function template (*.rtf.xml) from the mosaic dataset or image service Layer Properties window. This will generate a file with the appropriate functions to replicate the symbology used to display the layer.

A raster function template has many uses:

  • It can be loaded into a processing template when you add data to a mosaic dataset. Open the raster type properties, click the Functions tab, right-click a processing template, and click Load.
  • If can be used to edit the function chain in a mosaic dataset or its items using the Edit Raster Function tool or the Raster Function Editor Wizard.
  • If can be used to set the properties of the mosaic dataset when using Set Mosaic Dataset Properties or Set Raster Properties. These processing templates will be used to respond to requests from the processing template tab from the layer.

    Below are the steps to save a raster function template, including the rendering information from the raster layer.
  1. Add a raster dataset, mosaic dataset, or image service to ArcMap.
  2. Modify the symbology, such as applying a stretch or using a different color ramp.

    To do this, open the Layer Properties dialog box, click the Symbology tab, and make the changes, or open the Image Analysis window and make modifications using the options in the Display section.

  3. Right-click the layer and click Properties.
  4. Click the Symbology tab.
  5. At the top of the page, click the Export As Raster Function Template button Export As Raster Function Template.
  6. Navigate to the location where you want to store the file and click Save.
  7. Close the Layer Properties dialog box.

Related Topics

  • Populating functions with values from the attribute table
  • Accessing the Raster Function Template Editor
  • Editing function chain templates
  • Edit Raster Function
  • Adding a processing template to a mosaic dataset
  • Adding raster data to a mosaic dataset using a custom template
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