Create Template From Network Dataset (Network Analyst)

Summary

Creates a file containing the schema of an existing network dataset. This template file can then be used to create a new network dataset with the same schema.

Usage

• This tool creates a network template file (.xml) containing the schema of an existing network dataset. Use the Create Network Dataset From Template tool with this schema to make a new network dataset.

Parameters

Dialog

Label	Explanation	Data Type
Network Dataset	The network dataset whose schema will be written to the output template file.	Network Dataset Layer
Output Network Dataset Template	The output file (.xml) that will contain the schema of the input network dataset.	File

Python

arcpy.management.CreateTemplateFromNetworkDataset(network_dataset, output_network_dataset_template)

Name	Explanation	Data Type
network_dataset	The network dataset whose schema will be written to the output template file.	Network Dataset Layer
output_network_dataset_template	The output file (.xml) that will contain the schema of the input network dataset.	File

Code sample

CreateTemplateFromNetworkDataset example (Python window)

Execute the tool using all parameters.

network = "C:/data/SanDiego.gdb/Transportation/Streets_ND"
output_xml_file = "C:/data/NDTemplate.xml"
arcpy.na.CreateTemplateFromNetworkDataset(network, output_xml_file)

Environments

Current Workspace