Generalize

Generalizes ( reduces the number of vertices required to represent a polyline ) the features of a polyline layer using the Douglas-Poiker algorithm

Inputs:

A polyline feature layer
Generalize tolerance (maximum offset) - the maximum distance that the generalized polyline will differ from the original one

Outputs:

New polyline feature class
- The output feature class will contain all the features of the original data set
- If the "Generalize selected" option is used, only selected polylines will be generalized, the rest will preserve their original shape.
- The attributes of the input data set are preserved.

Notes :

ToolBox implementation
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Command line syntax

ET_GPGeneralize <input_dataset> <out_feature_class> <generalize_tolerance>

Parameters

Expression	Explanation
<input_dataset>	A Polyline feature class or feature layer
<out_feature_class>	A String - the full name of the output feature class (A feature class with the same full name should not exist)
<generalize_tolerance>	A Double representing Generalize tolerance (maximum offset) - the maximum distance that the generalized polyline will differ from the original one

Scripting syntax

ET_GPGeneralize (input_dataset, out_feature_class, generalize_tolerance)

See the explanations above:
<> - required parameter
{} - optional parameter