I have some txt files that are basically attribute tables (object ID, latitude, longitude, area). In ArcMaps, I have been converting these files into feature classes and saving them in a geodatabase using the following steps:
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Right click file
Create Feature Class > From XY Table
Click on the Coordinate System of Input Coordinates button and then
select coordinate systemSave as File and Personal Geodatabase feature classes and output to
selected geodatabase
Since I have a large number of files, I'd like to script this using Python. I don't have a problem iterating throuygh the file folder and getting a list of all files, but which function from the ARC Python library should I use? The is Create Feature Class tool the best one I've been able to find so far, but it created an empty feature class.
i have tried opening the Geoprocessing > results tab while creating the feature class manually, so that I can copy as script, but for these actions I am not seeing any entries in the result pane.
Best Answer
You make no mention that you have any problems reading your text file, so I am assuming that it is just how to get the coordinates into a feature class that has you stumped.
There are a number of ways to do this so some suggestions to start looking at are:
Both have code examples that I think should get you past where you are stuck. I recommend getting the code samples to work first and then try to apply to your situation second.