I need to merge multiple point shapefiles (in the same directory) into one point shapefile. After inputting these shapefiles and merging it, I found the final output only contained the data from two shapefiles. How to merge multiple shapefile in ArcGIS at once instead of merging only two at each time?
[GIS] Can ArcGIS only merge two shapefiles each time
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Related Solutions
Consider using Dissolve. This will write the output to a new feature class but it may be more efficient. In my experience dissolve operations have taken less time than merge. Run a benchmark to determine which is faster.
There may be some issue with merge/dissolve wrt to performance and dissolving circular arcs (such as results of buffering points, polylines). Densifying input geometry prior to running merge/dissolve may increase performance.
You may also want to consider using software other that ESRI. Some users experience increase persomrmace using Postgres for example (see linked threads)
Measuring performance difference between Merge and Append in ArcGIS Desktop?
To merge lines and polylines using Autocad, use Join feature as in below link:
- Click Home tab > Modify panel > Edit Polyline. Find
- Select a polyline,spline, line, or arc to edit. If you selected a spline, line, or arc, press Enter to convert the selected object into a polyline.
- Enter j (Join). Select one or more polylines, splines, lines, or arcs that are located end to end.
- Press Enter to end the command.
Best Answer
Sounds like it might be more useful to use the 'Append' tool in the Data Management toolbox, that will let you specify multiple inputs to append to an existing feature class.