Build Boundary (Data Management)

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Summary

Updates the extent of the boundary when adding new raster datasets to a mosaic dataset that extend beyond its previous coverage.

Illustration

Boundary and footprints of a mosaic dataset

Usage

  • Boundaries can only be generated for mosaic datasets stored within a geodatabase.

  • If you remove or add rasters, or modify the extent of the footprints, you should use this tool to rebuild the boundary.

  • If you modify the shape of the boundary polygon (using editing tools), you can use this tool to recreate the original (unmodified) boundary.

Parameters

LabelExplanationData Type
Mosaic Dataset

Select the mosaic dataset where you want to recompute the boundary.

Mosaic Layer
Query Definition
(Optional)

An SQL query to compute a boundary for select raster datasets. Use this option in conjunction with the Append to Existing Boundary option to save time when adding new raster datasets.

SQL Expression
Append To Existing Boundary
(Optional)

Use this option when adding new raster datasets to an existing mosaic dataset. Instead of calculating the entire boundary, it will merge the boundary of the new raster datasets with the existing boundary.

  • Checked—Append the perimeter of footprints to the existing boundary. This can save time when adding additional raster data to the mosaic dataset, as the entire boundary will not be recalculated. If there are rasters selected, the boundary will be recalculated to include only the selected footprints. This is the default.
  • Unchecked—Recompute the boundary in its entirety.
Boolean
Simplification Method
(Optional)

The simplification method reduces the number of vertices, since a dense boundary can affect performance.

Choose which simplification method to use to simplify the boundary.

  • NoneNo simplification method will be implemented. This is the default.
  • Convex hullThe minimum bounding geometry of the mosaic dataset will be used to simplify the boundary. If there are any footprints that are disconnected, a minimum bounding geometry for each continuous group of footprints will be used to simplify the boundary.
  • EnvelopeThe envelope of the mosaic dataset will provide a simplified boundary. If there are any footprints that are disconnected, an envelope for each continuous group of footprints will be used to simplify the boundary.
String

Derived Output

LabelExplanationData Type
Updated Input Mosaic Dataset

The updated mosaic dataset.

Mosaic Layer

Licensing information

  • Basic: No
  • Standard: Yes
  • Advanced: Yes

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