Modifying the Vertices of a Polyline in ArcMap using ArcObjects

Modifying the Vertices of a Polyline using ArcObjects

1.Start the Editing Mode in the Editor Toolbar

2.This will create an edit session

3.Using the editor tool select the polyline feature you want to edit

4.Click on our Custom tool

5.The vertices of our polyline will be visible

6.Save the edits

7.Stop editing and complete the session

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Text;
using System.IO;
using ESRI.ArcGIS.ArcMapUI;
using ESRI.ArcGIS.Framework;
using ESRI.ArcGIS.esriSystem;
using ESRI.ArcGIS.Editor;
using ESRI.ArcGIS.Display;
using ESRI.ArcGIS.Controls;
using ESRI.ArcGIS.Carto;
using ESRI.ArcGIS.Geodatabase;
using ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry;


namespace ToolTest
{
    public class poli : ESRI.ArcGIS.Desktop.AddIns.Tool
    {
        public static Boolean mousedown = false;
        public static IEditor3 meditor=null;
        IEditSketch3 editsketch = meditor as IEditSketch3;

        public poli()
        {
        }

        protected override void OnMouseDown(ESRI.ArcGIS.Desktop.AddIns.Tool.MouseEventArgs arg)
        {
            if (mousedown == false)
            {

                meditor = GetEditorFromArcMap(ArcMap.ThisApplication) as IEditor3;
                //IWorkspace workspace = (GetFeatureLayerFromLayerIndexNumber((ArcMap.Application.Document as IActiveView), 1).FeatureClass as IWorkspace);
                //if(meditor.EditState!=esriEditState.esriStateEditing)
                //meditor.StartEditing(workspace);






                IEditSketch3 editsketch = meditor as IEditSketch3;
                editsketch.GeometryType = esriGeometryType.esriGeometryPolyline;


                 IEditTaskSearch editTaskSearch = meditor as IEditTaskSearch;
 IEditTask editTask = editTaskSearch.get_TaskByUniqueName("GarciaUI_ModifyFeatureTask");

  //Set the task returned to the current edit task.
 if (editTask != null)
 {
     meditor.CurrentTask = editTask;
 }
                ISketchOperation sk = new SketchOperationClass();
                sk.Start(meditor);

             

             
            }
            if(mousedown==true)
            {
                if(editsketch.Geometry==null)
                {
                    IPolyline poly;
                    poly = editsketch as IPolyline;
                    editsketch.FinishSketch();

                }
                else
                {
                    mousedown=false;
                }


            }
       

         
        }


        protected override void OnMouseUp(ESRI.ArcGIS.Desktop.AddIns.Tool.MouseEventArgs arg)
        {
         
        }

public ESRI.ArcGIS.Editor.IEditor2 GetEditorFromArcMap(ESRI.ArcGIS.ArcMapUI.IMxApplication mxApplication)
{
  if(mxApplication == null)
  {
    return null;
  }
  ESRI.ArcGIS.esriSystem.UID uid = new ESRI.ArcGIS.esriSystem.UIDClass();
  uid.Value = "{F8842F20-BB23-11D0-802B-0000F8037368}";
  ESRI.ArcGIS.Framework.IApplication application = mxApplication as ESRI.ArcGIS.Framework.IApplication; // Dynamic Cast
  ESRI.ArcGIS.esriSystem.IExtension extension = application.FindExtensionByCLSID(uid);
  ESRI.ArcGIS.Editor.IEditor2 editor2 = extension as ESRI.ArcGIS.Editor.IEditor2; // Dynamic Cast

  return editor2;
}




public ESRI.ArcGIS.Carto.IFeatureLayer GetFeatureLayerFromLayerIndexNumber(ESRI.ArcGIS.Carto.IActiveView activeView, System.Int32 layerIndex)
{
    if (activeView == null || layerIndex < 0)
    {
        return null;
    }
    ESRI.ArcGIS.Carto.IMap map = activeView.FocusMap;
    if (layerIndex < map.LayerCount && map.get_Layer(layerIndex) is ESRI.ArcGIS.Carto.IFeatureLayer)
    {
        return (ESRI.ArcGIS.Carto.IFeatureLayer)activeView.FocusMap.get_Layer(layerIndex); // Explicit Cast
    }
    else
    {
        return null;
    }
}
public ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.IPointCollection4 modifyFirstVertexOfAPolyline
(ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.IGeometryCollection geometryCollection_Polyline,
System.Double searchRadius, System.Double offsetX, System.Double offsetY)
{
    ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.IPolyline polyline = (ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.IPolyline)
        geometryCollection_Polyline;
    ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.IPoint queryPoint = polyline.FromPoint;

    ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.IPoint hitPoint = new ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.PointClass();

    //Define and initialize the variables that will get populated from the .HitTest() method.
    System.Double hitDistance = 0;
    System.Int32 hitPartIndex = 0;
    System.Int32 hitSegmentIndex = 0;
    System.Boolean rightSide = false;

    ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.IHitTest hitTest = (ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.IHitTest)
        geometryCollection_Polyline;
    System.Boolean foundGeometry = hitTest.HitTest(queryPoint, searchRadius,
        ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.esriGeometryHitPartType.esriGeometryPartVertex,
        hitPoint, ref hitDistance, ref hitPartIndex, ref hitSegmentIndex, ref
        rightSide);

    if (foundGeometry == true)
    {
        ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.IGeometry geometry =
            geometryCollection_Polyline.get_Geometry(hitPartIndex);
        ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.IPointCollection4 pointCollection =
            (ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.IPointCollection4)geometry;
        ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.IPoint transformPoint = pointCollection.get_Point
            (hitSegmentIndex);

        ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.ITransform2D transform2D =
            (ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.ITransform2D)transformPoint;
        transform2D.Move(offsetX, offsetY);

        ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.IPoint afterMovePoint = (ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.IPoint)
            transform2D;

        //The point is not updated in the polyline until the next line is called.
        pointCollection.UpdatePoint(hitSegmentIndex, (ESRI.ArcGIS.Geometry.IPoint)
            transform2D);

        return pointCollection;
    }

    return null;

}

        protected override void OnUpdate()
        {
            Enabled = ArcMap.Application != null;
        }
    }

}

ArcGIS Python Mapping Module

Arc Python to interact with Arc-map

What is ArcPy Mapping and Why is it actually used for :

Arcpy.mapping was built for the professional GIS analyst (as well as for developers). Traditionally, the scenarios listed above had to be done using ArcObjects and it often proved to be a very difficult programming environment to learn for the average GIS professional. Arcpy.mapping is a courser-grained object model, meaning that the functions are designed in a way that a single arcpy.mapping function can replace many lines of ArcObjects code. The following is a very simple example of how arcpy.mapping can be used to reference an existing map document and export it to a PDF document with only two lines of code.

To explore the Overall Arcpy mapping Module use the following PDF:

Arcpy Python Mapping Module

Code for Getting the reference to the MXD :

YourMXD= arcpy.mapping.MapDocument("path to the MXD")

To export the above MXD to PDF using arcpy:

arcpy.mapping.ExportToPdf(YourMXD,"your pdf file")

Pointer to a MXD present on the Disk

Layout View of the Map Document

Arcpy.mapping is not a replacement for ArcObjects but rather an alternative for the different scenarios it supports. ArcObjects is still necessary for finer-grain development and application customization, whereas arcpy.mapping is intended for automating the contents of existing map documents and layer files.

Creating Geodatabases using Arcpy or Model builder

Creating Geo-databases in Arc Map

What is a Geodatabase:

• A geodatabase is the common data storage and management framework for all the ArcGIS Products. It combines Geo (spatial data) with Database (data repository) to create a central data repository for all the spatial data storage and management in your ArcGIS platform.
• It can be leveraged in desktop, server, or mobile environments and allows you to store GIS data in a central location for easy access and management.

The geodatabase offers you the ability to

• Store a rich collection of spatial data in a centralized location.
• Apply sophisticated rules and relationships to the data.
• Define advanced geospatial relational models (e.g., topologies, networks).
• Maintain integrity of spatial data with a consistent, accurate database.
• Work within a multiuser access and editing environment.
• Integrate spatial data with other IT databases.
• Easily scale your storage solution.
• Support custom features and behavior.
• Leverage your spatial data to its full potential.

Arc-map geodatabase can be created using various way:

1. Manually creating through Arc-Catalog
2. Using the Model workflow to create it Programmatic-ally
3. Using the Python integrated to Create Geodatabase Programmatic

1. Model for Creating Feature Class

Model to create Geodatabase in ArcGIS

Set the workspace and OutputFC as the Model parameter

AddField will add a column to the newly created Feature class and can be populated with the user defined values

The Search, Insert or Update cursor can be used to manipulate the values present in the new Feature class

For achieving the above functionality it is advised to write a python code using the arcpy library.

To know more detailed step by step information about the creating a feature class in the Geodatabase
Click here - Create Geodatabase Feature Class - PDF

How to create a simple python add-in tool for ArcGIS Desktop

How to create a simple python add-in for ArcGIS Desktop

TOOL USED:  Python Add-in Assistant

WORKING OF THE TOOL:

Creating a Simple python add-in assistant for ArcGIS Desktop to add a Fishnet table to the ArcMap using the python

Type of Python Add-in: Tool Type

Function: At the end of drawing a rectangle on the ArcMap a fishnet with specified rows and columns should appear on the Screen

A python add-in tool is very similar to a button. But, a tool requires user to interact with the map application based on that interaction some business logic will get executed. The Zoom In tool  in ArcMap will be a great example, when the user draws a rectangle on the ArcMap ,then the map will be redrawn with that rectangle as an extent.

Below steps will help you to create both Toolbox as well as a Tool on it

PROCEDURE:

Steps to Create a Toolbar for your Tool:

1.     To create your own toolbar. Open the Add-n assistant and Go to Add-in Contents tab and give the information about the add-in which you are going to create.
Note: A tool can reside on a Toolbar but cannot sits on a Menu

2.     Click the Add-In Contents tab and begin declaring your add-in customizations. A tool can reside on a toolbar but not on a menu. See creating an add-in toolbar for more detailed procedure.

3.     To Create the tool on your new Toolbar

Right-click the new toolbar and choose New Tool on the right click Menu.

Python addin assistant window

At once you have finished giving out the information and details about the add-in. Click on Save button at the bottom of the wizard. All the necessary files and folders will get created within the working folder of your add-in assistant.

Now it is the time to work on the main code. Go to the python script located on the install folder and open it using your Python idle. Code will appear as shown below with the class name same as your button name.
Note: Do not change the button name as it is directly linked with the button and registered in the your Config.xml file

 

Onclick() methof of the addin button class

The Onclick () method shown on idle will get executed on when the user click on the tool . But I our case the fishnet should get created whenever the user draw the tool is selected and draw an rectangle on the Map. So to do that OnRectangle () method of the python add-in will comes in to Picture. Replace on click method with OnRectangle () method as shown below:

Fishnet content added to On Rectangle method

·         The code will check for any preexistence of fishnet on the memory using the Exist() Method and deletes if anyone is already there using the Delete_Management() function.

·         CreateFishnet_management is the core function which is going to do the actual work after supply all the necessary parameters to it

·         Refresh the active view to redraw the Map and return the path of the fishnet to the calling function.