Available in real-time and big data analytics.
The Select Fields tool
selects a subset of fields to retain. This tool is
useful when incoming data has extraneous fields. Additionally, this tool can be configured to remove geometry from features.
Example
As a logistics manager, in analysis of point-based observational data, you used the Calculate Motion Statistics tool to calculate a variety of attributes about features in motion. You can then use the Select Fields tool to retain only the calculated attributes relevant to your requirements.
Usage notes
- Geometry can be removed using the Remove Geometry parameter. By default, geometry will be retained
- Optionally, and instead of using the Select Fields tool, you can remove fields when first configuring a source or feed. For more information, see Configure input data. Fields can also be removed using the Map Fields tool.
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Data type |
|---|---|---|
Input Layer | The point, line, or polygon features to select a subset of the fields to retain. | Features or tabular data |
Fields to Retain | One or more fields to be retained for the next step in the analytic model. | Field |
Remove Geometry | Remove geometry from the schema. Attributes and time will remain. | Boolean |
Considerations and limitations
All fields and geometry can be removed; however, the output must have, at minimum, either one field or geometry.