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Export To S57

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  • Usage
  • Syntax
  • Code Sample
  • Environments
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Summary

Converts coverages to S-57 object files.

Usage

  • S-57 is a data standard developed by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) to be used for the exchange of digital hydrographic data.

  • The Output Log File will be created in the process and then holds the report of the export.

  • The Input Workspace in which the S-57 files are located must contain coverages or the directory cannot be selected.

Syntax

ArcS57_arc (in_workspace, log_file, {out_workspace})
ParameterExplanationData Type
in_workspace

The workspace containing the coverage to be converted (exported).

Folder
log_file

Contains the report of the export process.

File
out_workspace
(Optional)

The folder that will contain the S-57 object files.

Folder

Code Sample

ArcS57 example (stand-alone script)

The following stand-alone script demonstrates how to export a coverage to S-57 format.

# Name: ArcS57_Example.py
# Description: Export a coverage to S-57 format
# Requirements: ArcInfo Workstation

# Import system modules
import arcpy
from arcpy import env
import os

# Set environment settings
env.workspace = "C:/data"

# Set local variables
input = "tongass1"
logFile = "ArcS57_log.txt"
outWorkspace = "C:/output/tongass_s57"

# Execute ArcS57
arcpy.ArcS57_arc(input, logFile, outWorkspace)

Environments

  • Current Workspace
  • Level Of Comparison Between Projection Files
  • Precision For Derived Coverages
  • Precision For New Coverages
  • Scratch Workspace

Licensing Information

  • ArcGIS for Desktop Basic: No
  • ArcGIS for Desktop Standard: No
  • ArcGIS for Desktop Advanced: Requires ArcInfo Workstation installed

Related Topics

  • An overview of the From Coverage toolset
  • Import From S57
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