Copy TIN (3D Analyst)

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Summary

Creates a copy of a triangulated irregular network (TIN) dataset.

Usage

  • Consider using this tool to maintain an archival copy of a TIN dataset that is to be modified by subsequent edits.

  • Consider using this tool with the Pre 10.0 option if a TIN created using the current version's specifications is needed for use in backward compatible applications on ArcGIS versions released prior to 10.0.

  • Consider using this tool with the Current option if you wish to apply its enhancements onto a backward-compatible TIN dataset. The current TIN version supports the following enhancements from its pre-10 counterpart:

    • Additional spatial reference information
    • Constrained Delaunay triangulation, which conserves storage space by forcing the triangulator to avoid the densification of breaklines by conforming triangles to breakline edges
    • Node origin information that indicates whether a point came from input data or was introduced by the triangulator
    • Persistence of edge tag values

Parameters

LabelExplanationData Type
Input TIN

The TIN that will be copied.

TIN Layer
Output TIN

The TIN dataset that will be generated.

TIN
Version
(Optional)

The version of the output TIN.

  • CurrentThe current TIN version, which supports constrained Delaunay triangulation, enhanced spatial reference information, and storage of node source and edge tag values. The resulting TIN will not be backward compatible with versions of ArcGIS prior to 10.0. This is the default.
  • Pre 10.0The TIN will be backward compatible with versions of ArcGIS prior to 10.0, which only supports conforming Delaunay triangulation.
String

Licensing information

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

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