Summary
ArcGIS Defense Mapping cartographic production tool that smooths sharp angles and corners to improve feature display. This tool uses a Defense Mapping-specific algorithm to perform its feature modifications.
The Defense Mapping Create Contours tool uses this tool to smooth its output features.
Usage
This tool changes the input data. This operation cannot be undone.
Syntax
arcpy.defense.SmoothLine(polyline_features)
| Parameter | Explanation | Data Type |
polyline_features | The input polylines that will be smoothed. | Feature Layer |
Code sample
SmoothLine example (Python window)
The following code demonstrates how to use the SmoothLine tool.
# set gp environment
arcpy.env.workspace="c:/data/MGCP.gdb/MGCP"
arcpy.env.addOutputsToMap=True
# create a feature layer from a polyline feature class
arcpy.MakeFeatureLayer_management("BarrierL","BarrierL")
# execute smooth line
arcpy.SmoothLine_defense("BarrierL")
Environments
Licensing information
- Basic: No
- Standard: Requires Defense Mapping
- Advanced: Requires Defense Mapping