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Set Subtype Field (Data Management) |
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Release 9.2
Last modified November 29, 2010 |
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Defines the field in the input table or feature class that stores the subtype codes.
Learn more about working with subtypes
Usage tips
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A feature class or table can have only one subtype field.
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After a subtype field is set, subtype codes are added to the feature class or table with the Add Subtype function.
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The subtypes of a feature class or table can also be managed in ArcCatalog. Subtypes can be created and modified using the Subtypes Property page on the dataset's Properties dialog box.
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The environment settings do not have an effect on this tool.
Command line syntax
An overview of the Command Line window
SetSubtypeField_management <in_table> <field>
| Parameter | Explanation | Data Type |
| <in_table> |
The input table or feature class to which you want to add a subtype. |
Table View |
| <field> |
A field of type "Short Integer" or "Long Integer" to store the subtype codes. |
Field |
Command line example
workspace E:\arcgis\ArcTutor\BuildingaGeodatabase\Montgomery.mdb SetSubtypeField water\fittings TYPECODE
Scripting syntax
About getting started with writing geoprocessing scripts
SetSubtypeField_management (in_table, field)
| Parameter | Explanation | Data Type |
| in_table (Required) |
The input table or feature class to which you want to add a subtype. |
Table View |
| field (Required) |
A field of type "Short Integer" or "Long Integer" to store the subtype codes. |
Field |
Data types for geoprocessing tool parameters
Script example
# Purpose: Create a subtype definition
# Create the Geoprocessor object
import arcgisscripting
gp = arcgisscripting.create()
try:
# Set the workspace (to avoid having to type in the full path to the data every time)
gp.Workspace = "C:/arcgis/ArcTutor/BuildingaGeodatabase/Montgomery.mdb"
# Process: Set Subtype Field...
gp.SetSubtypeField("water/fittings", "TYPECODE")
# Process: Add Subtypes...
gp.AddSubtype("water/fittings", "0", "Unknown")
gp.AddSubtype("water/fittings", "1", "Bend")
gp.AddSubtype("water/fittings", "2", "Cap")
gp.AddSubtype("water/fittings", "3", "Cross")
gp.AddSubtype("water/fittings", "4", "Coupling")
gp.AddSubtype("water/fittings", "5", "Expansion joint")
gp.AddSubtype("water/fittings", "6", "Offset")
gp.AddSubtype("water/fittings", "7", "Plug")
gp.AddSubtype("water/fittings", "8", "Reducer")
gp.AddSubtype("water/fittings", "9", "Saddle")
gp.AddSubtype("water/fittings", "10", "Sleeve")
gp.AddSubtype("water/fittings", "11", "Tap")
gp.AddSubtype("water/fittings", "12", "Tee")
gp.AddSubtype("water/fittings", "13", "Weld")
gp.AddSubtype("water/fittings", "14", "Riser")
# Process: Set Default Subtype...
gp.SetDefaultSubtype("water/fittings", "4")
except:
# If an error occurred while running a tool print the messages
print gp.GetMessages()