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What's new in ArcGIS for Aviation

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The 10.4.1 release of ArcGIS for Aviation contains new functionality and several enhancements.

New at 10.4.1

A new Utilities folder has been added at <Install Directory>\Program Files (x86)\ArcGIS\AviationCharting\Desktop10.4\Utilities which contains Python scripts, toolboxes, and ArcGIS add-ins. Refer to the associated help documentation for each tool in this directory for detailed information and their functions.

Enhancements

Python

ChangeReporter —ArcPyProduction function that finds changes made to individual feature classes or an entire geodatabase between specified dates or between different versions based on a pre-created preference.

Deprecated

  • The Aviation Data Exchange toolbar has been deprecated and replaced by the ArcPyProduction functions.
  • The Import AIXM 4.5 To AIS, Import AIXM 5.1 To AIS, and Export AIS to AIXM 4.5 geoprocessing tools have been deprecated and are now replaced with the following ArcPyProduction functions: ImportAIXM45, ImportAixm51, and ExportAixm51.
  • The AIXM 4.5 Airspace Derived Geometry geoprocessing tool has been deprecated and is now replaced with the DeriveAirspaceGeometry ArcPyProduction function.
  • The CartoCommander geoprocessing tool has been deprecated from the Aviation Tools toolbox and is now replaced with the CartoCommander ArcPyProduction function.
  • The CreareFeatureLinkedAnnotation geoprocessing has been deprecated from the Aviation Tools toolbox and is now replaced with the CreateFeatureLinkedAnnotation ArcPyProduction function.

New at 10.4

  • Create Curved Approach Surface—It allows users to create an approach surface that is curved based upon either a defined flight path or a set of parameters. For more information, see Creating curved approach obstruction identification surfaces.
  • Manage Airport Signs—A new tool on the Aviation Airports toolbar that allows you to manage the airport signs for an airfield in the FAA AC150/5300-18C standard. For more information, see Managing Airport signs and annotation
  • Migrate 18B to 18C—This tool allows migration of data from 18B to a new 18C geodatabase. For more information, see Migrate 18B to 18C
  • Configure Multiple Approach Surfaces—This allows you to generate a profile for the runway ends if they have different approach classifications.
  • A complete redesign of the UI and performance of the existing Line Bypass tool.
  • Route Processing default rule—This is an Updated Route Processing function that allows you to ignore the default rule processing.
  • Airport Sign Procedural Symbology Package—A CityEngine rule package for rendering your airport signs in CityEngine or ArcGIS Pro based on the FAA AC150/5300-18C standard.

ArcPyProduction updates

  • At 10.4.1 you can now export the Aeronautical Information System (AIS) geodatabase to the AIXM 5.1 standard using the new ExportAixm51 ArcPyProduction function.
  • The AixmExport51Info ArcPyProduction function allows you to customize the settings for the ExportAixm51 function.

Deprecated

  • The Aviation Data Exchange toolbar will be deprecated at a subsequent release.
  • The CartoCommander geoprocessing tool will be deprecated from the Aviation Tools toolbox at a subsequent release and is now replaced with the CartoCommander ArcPyProduction function.
  • The CreareFeatureLinkedAnnotation geoprocessing tool will be deprecated at a subsequent release from the Aviation Tools toolbox and is now replaced with the CreateFeatureLinkedAnnotation ArcPyProduction function.
  • The Import AIXM 4.5 To AIS, Import AIXM 5.1 To AIS, and Export AIS to AIXM 4.5 geoprocessing tools will be deprecated at a subsequent release and are now replaced with the following ArcPyProduction functions: ImportAIXM45, ImportAixm51, and ExportAixm51.
  • The AIXM 4.5 Airspace Derived Geometry geoprocessing tool will be deprecated at a subsequent release and is now replaced with the DeriveAirspaceGeometry ArcPyProduction function.