Available with 3D Analyst license.
Summary
Removes reference to a feature class participating in a terrain dataset.
Usage
This tool will only delete embedded features referenced by a terrain dataset.
The terrain may need to be rebuilt using Build Terrain if the features being removed were referenced as masspoints surface type. Both the terrain dataset's Properties dialog box in ArcCatalog and the terrain layer's Properties dialog box provide an indication as to whether the dataset needs to be rebuilt.
When used in an SDE database, the input terrain cannot be registered as versioned.
Syntax
RemoveFeatureClassFromTerrain_3d (in_terrain, feature_class)
| Parameter | Explanation | Data Type |
in_terrain | The terrain dataset to process. | Terrain Layer |
feature_class | The feature class to be removed. | String |
Code Sample
RemoveFeatureClassFromTerrain example 1 (Python window)
The following sample demonstrates the use of this tool in the Python window.
import arcpy
from arcpy import env
arcpy.CheckOutExtension("3D")
env.workspace = "C:/data"
arcpy.RemoveFeatureClassFromTerrain_3d("sample.gdb/featuredataset/terrain",
"points_1995")
RemoveFeatureClassFromTerrain example 2 (stand-alone script)
The following sample demonstrates the use of this tool in a stand-alone Python script.
'''****************************************************************************
Name: RemoveFeatureClassFromTerrain Example
Description: This script demonstrates how to use the
RemoveFeatureClassFromTerrain tool.
****************************************************************************'''
# Import system modules
import arcpy
from arcpy import env
# Obtain a license for the ArcGIS 3D Analyst extension
arcpy.CheckOutExtension("3D")
# Set environment settings
env.workspace = "C:/data"
# Set Local Variables
inTerrain = "sample.gdb/featuredataset/terrain"
remFC = "points_1995"
#Execute RemoveFeatureClassFromTerrain
arcpy.RemoveFeatureClassFromTerrain_3d(inTerrain, remFC)
Environments
Licensing Information
- ArcGIS for Desktop Basic: Requires 3D Analyst
- ArcGIS for Desktop Standard: Requires 3D Analyst
- ArcGIS for Desktop Advanced: Requires 3D Analyst