I have a point shapefile that is filled with many features.
If I have 1 feature selected I need to be able to export certain fields of that selected feature (ID, lat, long) into a dbf file.
What tools in ModelBuilder can accomplish this?
[GIS] Extracting certain fields for selected feature from point shapefile file with multiple features using ModelBuilder
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I would use Iterate Feature Classes and Collect Values as in the graphics below.
First, let it be known there are a number of ways someone could go about accomplishing roughly the same goal in this case. For me personally, especially for someone less experienced with arcpy, it would likely be simplest to do roughly the following workflow
- Convert the CSV file to Table in GDB
- Join the Table to Point Feature Class
- Make Feature Layer (geoprocessing tool, allows for selections to be applied)
- Select by attribute against layer to select only those features that need updating (ex: select where JoinTable.OID IS NOT NULL)
- Calculate field against the selected layer for each field needing updated.
By first making sure you have a selection applied, it shouldn't take too long to run through 70 or so records. I will admit, yes, it would be quicker and more efficient to use cursors to accomplish this, assuming you are at 10.1 or higher and have access to the arcpy.da cursors. But, for simplicity sake and ease of use, calculate field isn't a terrible option.
Best Answer
Feature Class to Feature Class lets you selectively include some but not all fields:
Converts a shapefile, coverage feature class, or geodatabase feature class to a shapefile or geodatabase feature class.