The Layers and Table Views toolset creates and manipulates layers, layer files, and table views.
Layers can reference many data types such as feature classes; CAD, CAD drawing, coverage, shapefile, TIN, and raster datasets; and raster bands. Layers are used to add support for symbology and selections to the data on disk.
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This tool applies the symbology from a layer to the Input Layer. It can be applied to feature, raster, network analysis, TIN, and geostatistical layer files or layers in the ArcMap table of contents. This tool is primarily for use in scripts or ModelBuilder. | |
Creates a feature layer from an input feature class or layer file. The layer that is created by the tool is temporary and will not persist after the session ends unless the layer is saved to disk or the map document is saved. | |
Creates a temporary raster layer from an image service. The layer that is created will not persist after the session ends unless the document is saved. | |
Creates a LAS dataset layer that can apply filters to LAS points and control the enforcement of surface constraint features. | |
Creates a mosaic layer from a mosaic dataset or layer file. The layer that is created by the tool is temporary and will not persist after the session ends unless the layer is saved as a layer file or the map is saved. | |
Creates a query layer from a DBMS table based on an input SQL select statement. | |
This tool applies an SQL query to a database, and the results are represented in a layer or table view. The query can be used to join several tables or return a subset of fields or rows from the original data in the database. | |
Creates a raster catalog layer from an input raster catalog. The layer that is created by the tool is temporary and will not persist after the session ends unless the layer is saved to disk or the map document is saved. | |
Creates a raster layer from an input raster dataset or layer file. The layer created by the tool is temporary and will not persist after the session ends unless the layer is saved to disk or the map document is saved. | |
Creates a table view from an input table or feature class. The table view that is created by the tool is temporary and will not persist after the session ends unless the document is saved. | |
Creates a temporary raster layer from a WCS service. | |
Creates a new point feature layer based on x- and y-coordinates defined in a table. If the source table contains z-coordinates (elevation values), that field can also be specified in the creation of the event layer. The layer created by this tool is temporary. | |
Creates an output layer file (.lyr) from a map layer. The layer file stores many properties of the input layer such as symbology, labeling, and custom pop-ups. | |
Adds, updates, or removes a selection on a layer or table view based on an attribute query. | |
Selects features in a layer based on a spatial relationship to features in another layer. |