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MLClassify

Summary

Performs a supervised classification using the maximum likelihood classification algorithm.

Discussion

For more information about how this function works, see ML Classify raster function.

The referenced raster dataset for the raster object is temporary. To make it permanent, you can call the raster object's save method.

Syntax

MLClassify(raster, signature)

Parameter Explanation Data Type

raster

The input raster to classify using the maximum likelihood classification algorithm.

Raster

signature

The .gsg signature file.

String

Return value

Data Type Explanation

Raster

The output raster.

Code sample

MLClassify example

This example performs a supervised classification, using the maximum likelihood classification.

from arcpy.ia import *
out_mlclassify_raster = MLClassify("northerncincy.tif", "C:/arcpyExamples/data/cincinnati1234.gsg")
out_mlclassify_raster.save("C:/arcpyExamples/outputs/outputs_mlclassify.tif")