Make TIN Layer (Data Management)

Summary

Creates a triangulated irregular network (TIN) layer from an input TIN 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 to disk or the map document is saved.

Usage

• The temporary layer produced by this tool can be saved as a layer file using the Save To Layer File tool.

• This tool is useful for operations that require a TIN layer, such as the automation of map production through the arcpy.mapping module.

Parameters

Dialog

Label	Explanation	Data Type
Input TIN	The input TIN dataset or layer from which the new layer will be created.	TIN Layer
Output TIN Layer	The name of the TIN layer to be created. The output layer can be used as an input to any geoprocessing tool that accepts a TIN layer as input.	TIN Layer

Python

arcpy.management.MakeTinLayer(in_tin, out_layer)

Name	Explanation	Data Type
in_tin	The input TIN dataset or layer from which the new layer will be created.	TIN Layer
out_layer	The name of the TIN layer to be created. The output layer can be used as an input to any geoprocessing tool that accepts a TIN layer as input.	TIN Layer

Code sample

MakeTinLayer example (Python window)

The following sample demonstrates the use of this tool in the Python window.

import arcpy
arcpy.env.workspace = 'C:/gis_data/input'
arcpy.management.MakeTinLayer('dtm', 'Elevation Layer')

Environments

Current Workspace