Save To Layer File (Data Management)
Release 9.2 Last modified November 29, 2010	Print all topics in : "Tools"

The Save To Layer File tool creates an output layer file that references geographic data stored on disk.

Usage tips

• The input layer can be an in-memory layer created by the Make Feature Layer tool, a layer file stored on disk, or a feature layer in ArcMap.

• The feature layer or layer file may have a subset of records and fields.

• Refresh the catalog tree if the created layer does not immediately show up in ArcCatalog.

• Learn more about working with feature layers

• The following environment settings affect this tool: workspace, scratch workspace, Extent, M Domain, Configuration keyword, Coordinate system, Output has M values, Output spatial grid, Output has Z values, Default Z value, Output XY domain, and Output Z domain.

Command line syntax
An overview of the Command Line window
SaveToLayerFile_management <in_layer> <out_layer>

Parameter	Explanation	Data Type
<in_layer>	The in-memory layer created by the Make Feature Layer tool or a layer file stored on disk.	Layer
<out_layer>	The output layer file to be created.	Layer File

Data types for geoprocessing tool parameters

Command line example

SaveToLayerfile_management transport D:\Workspace\transport.lyr

Scripting syntax
About getting started with writing geoprocessing scripts
SaveToLayerFile_management (in_layer, out_layer)

Parameter	Explanation	Data Type
in_layer (Required)	The in-memory layer created by the Make Feature Layer tool or a layer file stored on disk.	Layer
out_layer (Required)	The output layer file to be created.	Layer File

Data types for geoprocessing tool parameters

Script example

import arcgisscripting
gp = arcgisscripting.create()

gp.workspace = "D:/Workspace.mdb"
gp.savetolayerfile "transport", "transport.lyr"

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