Summary
Re-creates shapes for event features registered with an LRS Network. If the event has derived network route and measure fields configured, the tool will update those fields when executed.
Usage
Input the event whose features need to be regenerated based on the route and measure of the event.
Syntax
GenerateEvents(in_event_layer)
| Parameter | Explanation | Data Type |
in_event_layer | The event for which shapes will be regenerated. | Feature Layer |
Derived Output
| Name | Explanation | Data Type |
| out_event_layers |
Code sample
GenerateEvents example 1 (Python window)
The following Python window script demonstrates how to use GenerateEvents in immediate mode.
# tool variables
in_event_layer = "Event"
# set current workspace
arcpy.env.workspace = "C:/data/Outputs.gdb"
# execute the tool
arcpy.GenerateEvents_locref(in_event_layer)
GenerateEvents example 2 (stand-alone script)
The following Python script demonstrates how to use GenerateEvents in a stand-alone Python script.
# Name: GenerateEvents_standalone_ex.py
# Description: Re-creates shapes for event features registered with a LRS Network
# Import arcpy module
import arcpy
# Check out any necessary licenses
arcpy.CheckOutExtension("Highways")
# Local variables
# input Network layer
in_event_layer = "C:\\RoadsAndHighways\Data\RH_DOT.gdb\SpeedLimit"
# Process: Generate Events
arcpy.GenerateEvents_locref(in_event_layer)
Environments
Licensing information
- ArcGIS Desktop Basic: Requires Roads and Highways
- ArcGIS Desktop Standard: Requires Roads and Highways
- ArcGIS Desktop Advanced: Requires Roads and Highways