Summary
Deletes the spatial index from a shapefile, file geodatabase feature class, or an ArcSDE feature class. The spatial index cannot be deleted from a personal geodatabase feature class.
Spatial indexes are used by ArcGIS to quickly locate features that match a spatial query.
Usage
Syntax
RemoveSpatialIndex_management (in_features)
| Parameter | Explanation | Data Type |
in_features | The features from which the spatial index will be removed. | Feature Layer; Mosaic Layer; Raster Catalog Layer |
Code sample
RemoveSpatialIndex Example (Python Window)
The following Python Window script demonstrates how to use the RemoveSpatialIndex function in immediate mode.
import arcpy
arcpy.env.workspace = "Database Connections/Connection to esoracle.sde"
arcpy.RemoveSpatialIndex_management("LPI.Land/LPI.PLSSFirstDivision")
RemoveSpatialIndex Example 2 (Stand-alone Python Script)
The following Python script demonstrates how to use the RemoveSpatialIndex function in a stand-alone script.
# Name: RemoveSpatialIndex_Example2.py
# Description: Removes a spatial index from a SDE feature class.
# Import system modules
import arcpy
# Set workspace
arcpy.env.workspace = "Database Connections/Connection to esoracle.sde"
# Set local variables
in_features = "LPI.Land/LPI.PLSSFirstDivision"
# Execute RemoveSpatialIndex
arcpy.RemoveSpatialIndex_management(in_features)
Environments
Licensing information
- ArcGIS Desktop Basic: Yes
- ArcGIS Desktop Standard: Yes
- ArcGIS Desktop Advanced: Yes