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Make Raster Layer (Data Management) |
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Release 9.2
Last modified November 29, 2010 |
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Makes a temporary raster dataset layer that will be available to select as a variable while working in the same ArcMap or ArcCatalog session.
Usage tips
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To make your layer permanent, right-click the layer in the ArcMap table of contents and click Save As Layer File, or use the Save To Layer File tool.
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When you are entering commands and their variables into the geoprocessing dialog box and you come to a variable you do not know how to enter, press F8.
Command line syntax
An overview of the Command Line window
MakeRasterLayer_management <in_raster> <out_rasterlayer> {where_clause} {envelope}
| Parameter | Explanation | Data Type |
| <in_raster> |
The path and name of the input raster dataset. |
Composite Geodataset |
| <out_rasterlayer> |
The name of the temporary output raster dataset. |
Raster Layer |
| {where_clause} |
A query statement using the fields and values of the raster dataset. To add this variable, press F8 or right-click and click Insert Variable. |
SQL Expression |
| {envelope} |
Using the min x, min y, max x, or max y, you can specify the extents of the raster layer. To add this variable, press F8 or right-click and click Insert Variable. |
Envelope |
Command line example
MakeRasterLayer c:/data/seattle.img Seattle_Image # envelope1
Scripting syntax
About getting started with writing geoprocessing scripts
MakeRasterLayer_management (in_raster, out_rasterlayer, where_clause, envelope)
| Parameter | Explanation | Data Type |
| in_raster (Required) |
The path and name of the input raster dataset. |
Composite Geodataset |
| out_rasterlayer (Required) |
The name of the temporary output raster dataset. |
Raster Layer |
| where_clause (Optional) |
A query statement using the fields and values of the raster dataset. To add this variable, press F8 or right-click and click Insert Variable. |
SQL Expression |
| envelope (Optional) |
Using the min x, min y, max x, or max y, you can specify the extents of the raster layer. To add this variable, press F8 or right-click and click Insert Variable. |
Envelope |
Data types for geoprocessing tool parameters
Script example
# MakeRasterLayer_sample.py
# Description: makes a raster layer.
# Requirements: None
# Author: ESRI
# Date: 12/01/03
# Create the Geoprocessor object
import arcgisscripting
gp = arcgisscripting.create()
try:
# Set local variables
InRaster = "C:/data/seattle.img"
OutLyr = "seattle_lyr"
# Process: MakeRasterLayer_management
gp.MakeRasterLayer_management(InRaster,OutLyr,"#","549720.051000 5272763.993000 549970.051000 5273317.993000")
except:
# Print error message if an error occurs
Print gp.GetMessages()