Summary
Creates closed multipatch features in the output feature class using the features of the input multipatch.
Usage
- Use this tool for multipatch features that were designed to be closed but have geometric gaps that keep them open, such as buildings. 
- All multipatch features will be evaluated to determine which ones are closed. Features that are already closed will be copied to the output multipatch. 
- The Is Closed 3D tool can be used to determine whether a multipatch feature class contains any unclosed features. 
- This tool is a 3D set operator that provides analytical functions on 3D features. See Working with 3D set operators for more information on what set operators are and how to use them. 
Syntax
EncloseMultipatch_3d (in_features, out_feature_class, {grid_size})| Parameter | Explanation | Data Type | 
| in_features | The multipatch features that will be used to construct closed multipatches. | Feature Layer | 
| out_feature_class | The output closed multipatch features. | Feature Class | 
| grid_size (Optional) | The resolution that will be used to construct the closed multipatch features. This value is defined using the linear units of the input feature's spatial reference. | Double | 
Code sample
EncloseMultipatch 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.EncloseMultiPatch_3d('unclosed_features.shp', 
                          'enclosed_features.shp', 0.5)
EncloseMultipatch example 2 (stand-alone script)
The following sample demonstrates the use of this tool in a stand-alone Python script.
'''*********************************************************************
Name: Model Shadows For GeoVRML Models
Description: Creates a model of the shadows cast by GeoVRML models 
             imported to a multipatch feature class for a range of dates
             and times. A range of times from the start time and end 
             time can also be specified by setting the EnforceTimes 
             Boolean to True. This sample is designed to be used in a 
             script tool.
*********************************************************************'''
# Import system modules
import arcpy
from datetime import datetime, time, timedelta
#*************************  Script Variables  **************************
inFiles = arcpy.GetParameterAsText(0) # list of input features
spatialRef = arcpy.GetParameterAsText(1) # list of GeoVRML files
outFC = arcpy.GetParameterAsText(2) # multipatch from 3D files
inTimeZone = arcpy.GetParameterAsText(3) # time zone
startDate = arcpy.GetParameter(4) # starting date as datetime
endDate = arcpy.GetParameter(5) # ending date as datetime
dayInterval = arcpy.GetParameter(6) # day interval as long (0-365)
minInterval = arcpy.GetParameter(7) # minute interval as long (0-60)
enforceTime = arcpy.GetParameter(8) # minute interval as Boolean
outShadows = arcpy.GetParameterAsText(9) # output shadow models
outIntersection = arcpy.GetParameterAsText(10) # shadow & bldg intersection
# Function to find all possible date/time intervals for shadow modelling
def time_list():
    dt_result = [startDate]
    if dayInterval:
        if endDate: #Defines behavior when end date is supplied
            while startDate < endDate:
                startDate += timedelta(days=dayInterval)
                dt_result.append(startDate)
            dt_result.append(endDate)
        else: # Behavior when end date is not given
            daymonthyear = datetime.date(startDate)
            while startDate <= datetime(daymonthyear.year, 12, 31, 23, 59):
                startDate += timedelta(days=dayInterval)
                dt_result.append(startDate)
    return dt_result
try:
    arcpy.CheckOutExtension('3D')
    importFC = arcpy.CreateUniqueName('geovrml_import', 'in_memory')
    # Import GeoVRML files to in-memory feature
    arcpy.ddd.Import3DFiles(inFiles, importFC, 'ONE_FILE_ONE_FEATURE', 
                            spatialRef, 'Z_IS_UP', 'wrl')
    # Ensure that building models are closed
    arcpy.ddd.EncloseMultiPatch(importFC, outFC, 0.05)
    # Discard in-memory feature
    arcpy.management.Delete(importFC)
    dt_result = time_list()
    for dt in dt_result:
        if dt == dt_result[0]:
            shadows = outShadows
        else:
            shadows = arcpy.CreateUniqueName('shadow', 'in_memory')
        arcpy.ddd.SunShadowVolume(outFC, dt, shadows, 'ADJUST_FOR_DST', 
                                  inTimeZone, '', minInterval, 'MINUTES')
        if dt is not dt_result[0]:
            arcpy.management.Append(shadows, outShadows)
            arcpy.management.Delete(shadows)
    arcpy.ddd.Intersect3D(outFC, outIntersection, outShadows, 'SOLID')
    arcpy.CheckInExtension('3D')
except arcpy.ExecuteError:
    print arcpy.GetMessages()
except:
    # Get the traceback object
    tb = sys.exc_info()[2]
    tbinfo = traceback.format_tb(tb)[0]
    # Concatenate error information into message string
    pymsg = "PYTHON ERRORS:\nTraceback info:\n{0}\nError Info:\n{1}"\
          .format(tbinfo, str(sys.exc_info()[1]))
    msgs = "ArcPy ERRORS:\n {0}\n".format(arcpy.GetMessages(2))
    # Return python error messages for script tool or Python Window
    arcpy.AddError(pymsg)
    arcpy.AddError(msgs)
Environments
Licensing information
- ArcGIS for Desktop Basic: Requires 3D Analyst
- ArcGIS for Desktop Standard: Requires 3D Analyst
- ArcGIS for Desktop Advanced: Requires 3D Analyst