Replace Terrain Points (3D Analyst)

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Summary

Replaces points referenced by a terrain dataset with points from a specified feature class.

Usage

  • The terrain data source can be points, multipoints, or embedded points.

  • The replacement points can come from single-point or multipoint features.

  • Replacing points in a terrain dataset will invalidate it. Run Build Terrain after adding points or multipoints.

Parameters

LabelExplanationData Type
Input Terrain

The terrain dataset to process.

Terrain Layer
Input Terrain Data Source

The name of the terrain point feature class that will have some or all of its points replaced.

String
Input Points

The point or multipoint features that will replace the terrain point features.

Feature Layer
Area of Interest
(Optional)

An optional area of interest can be used to define the extent of the area in which the terrain points would be replaced.

Feature Layer; Extent

Derived Output

LabelExplanationData Type
Updated Input Terrain

The updated input terrain.

Terrain Layer

Licensing information

  • Basic: Requires 3D Analyst
  • Standard: Requires 3D Analyst
  • Advanced: Requires 3D Analyst

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