I have a point shapefile with attributes (diameter, latitude and longitude). For each point in that file, I want to create a polygon (circle) described by those attributes. The new shapefile should have circles of described diameter.
I am using ArcGIS 10.0.
Best Answer
Use the buffer tool. You can specify an attribute field as the buffer distance. the field type must be numeric http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/desktop/latest/tools/analysis-toolbox/buffer.htm
If all you want is to draw the symbols, you can use the appropriate symbol renderer settings described here. http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/desktop/latest/map/working-with-layers/using-proportional-symbols.htm