The Layers and Table Views toolset creates and manipulates layers, layer files, and table views.
Layers can reference many data types such as feature classes, CAD, CAD drawing, shapefile, TIN, raster datasets, and raster bands. Layers are used to add support for symbology and selections to the data on disk.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
Applies the symbology from a specified layer or layer file to the input. It can be applied to feature, raster, network analysis, TIN, and geostatistical layers. | |
Creates a feature layer from an input feature class or layer file. The layer that is created is temporary and will not persist after the session ends unless the layer is saved to disk or the map document is saved. | |
Creates a mosaic layer from a mosaic dataset or layer file. The layer that is created by the tool is temporary and will not persist after the session ends unless the layer is saved as a layer file or the map is saved. | |
Creates a query layer from a DBMS table based on an input SQL select statement. | |
Applies an SQL query to a database, and the results are represented in either a layer or table view. The query can be used to join several tables or return a subset of fields or rows from the original data in the database. | |
Creates a raster layer from an input raster dataset or layer file. The layer created by the tool is temporary and will not persist after the session ends unless the layer is saved to disk or the map document is saved. | |
Creates an output layer file (.lyrx) from a map layer. The layer file stores many properties of the input layer such as symbology, labeling, and custom pop-ups. | |
Adds, updates, or removes a selection based on an attribute query. | |
Selects features based on a spatial relationship to features in another dataset or the same dataset. |