Extract Data Task

Titleā€ƒ Extract Data Task

Summary

Extracts the selected layers in the specified area of interest to the selected formats and spatial reference, then returns all the data in a zip file.

This tool is intended primarily for use as part of a geoprocessing service. When using this tool as part of a geoprocessing service, copy the tool into a custom toolbox, edit the model, and reconfigure it as necessary. For step-by-step instructions on how to make, use, and configure a geoprocessing service using this tool, see Geoprocessing service example: Clip And Ship.


Usage


Syntax

Parameter Explanation
Layers_to_Clip

The layers to be clipped. Layers must be feature or raster layers in the table of contents of ArcMap. Layer files (.lyr files) do not work for this parameter.

Area_of_Interest

One or more polygons by which the layers will be clipped.

Feature_Format

The format in which the output features will be delivered. The string provided should be formatted as follows:

  • Name or format - Short Name - extension (if any)

The hyphen between the components is required, as well as the spaces around the hyphen.

For example:

  • File Geodatabase - GDB - .gdb
  • Shapefile - SHP - .shp
  • Autodesk AutoCAD - DXF_R2007 - .dxf
  • Autodesk AutoCAD - DWG_R2007 - .dwg
  • Bentley Microstation Design (V8) - DGN_V8 - .dgn

Internally, this tool uses the Export to CAD tool to convert data to the .dgn, .dwg, and .dxf CAD formats. The list of short names supported includes DGN_V8, DWG_R14, DWG_R2000, DWG_R2004, DWG_R2005, DWG_R2006, DWG_R2007, DWG_R2010, DXF_R14, DXF_R2000, DXF_R2004, DXF_R2005, DXF_R2006, DXF_R2007, and DXF_R2010.

Raster_Format

The format in which the output raster datasets will be delivered. The string provided should be formatted as follows:

  • Name of format - Short Name - extension (if any)

Any of the following strings will work:

  • Esri GRID - GRID
  • File Geodatabase - GDB - .gdb
  • ERDAS IMAGINE - IMG - .img
  • Tagged Image File Format - TIFF - .tif
  • Portable Network Graphics - PNG - .png
  • Graphic Interchange Format - GIF - .gif
  • Joint Photographics Experts Group - JPEG - .jpg
  • Joint Photographics Experts Group - JPEG - .jp2
  • Bitmap - BMP - .bmp

Some of the above raster formats have limitations and not all data can be converted to the format. For a list of formats and their limitations, see the help topic "Supported raster dataset file formats".

Output_Zip_File

The zip file that will contain the extracted data.

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