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Convert locations to paths (points to lines) for ArcGIS 9.1



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Author Tony Palmer
File Name PBTool.zip
Language Python
Last Modified Dec 13 2006
Status of work Public Domain
Software ArcGIS Desktop
File Size 341.05 kb
Downloads 1784

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Summary
The inspiration for this geoprocessing script was derived from the "Convert Locations to Paths Tool" developed by Hawthorne L. Beyer as part of the Hawth's Analysis Tools Extension.

Like the "Convert Locations to Paths Tool", this script creates a polyline feature class from a point feature class. The polyline feature class can contain a single polyline or multiple polylines. Multiple polylines are created by selecting a field within the point feature class which contains a unique id for each polyine. In addition, paths (lines) may be split at each vertex to create multiple line segments for each path (line). Also, contains the ability to sort points by using a sort field within the point feature class.

The installation instructions are included in the readme file. See the Compiled Html Help file for valuable usage tips.

Hawth's Analysis Tool Extension can be found at: http://www.spatialecology.com/htools

Any feedback regarding the benefits or pitfalls of this geoprocessing script are greatly appreciated.

******License Limitation (04/28/2006)******

Selecting the {Split Paths into Segments} parameter requires the user to have access to the Split Line at Vertices Tool, which is only available with the ArcInfo License.

ArcView and ArcEditor users can still use all other functionality. I have updated the script to prevent it from bombing if an Arcview or ArcEditor user sets the {Split Paths into Segments} to "true". Paths will be constructed but will not be split into multiple segments.
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