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Apply Maritime Symbology (Maritime Tools)

Summary

Applies maritime paper chart symbols to layers based on a CXML format file that contains rules.

Note:

This tool is intended for chart maintenance on an existing chart with cartographic finishing. To create a new chart, use the Chart Automation tool (CAT) in the ArcGIS Maritime product files at <ArcGIS Maritime installation location>\ArcGIS Maritime\Product Files\<version>\Charting\Tools.

Usage

  • Rules must be defined in the .cxml file before using this tool.

    Learn more about using CXML to customize maritime symbology

  • The Symbol_C field is calculated using a collection of rules that are managed in the INT1.cxml specification file.

  • The text string in the Symbol_C field must match the symbol classes configured in the Symbology pane; otherwise, symbols will appear red.

  • Python expressions used in the .cxml file can reference external files through the expressionFile tag. Referenced files may include the full path to the file. If not, the search path must include the following:

    • The folder location for the .cxml file provided for the input parameter

    • The location where the ArcGIS Maritime Pro product files are installed

  • It is recommended that you use the Nautical.lyrx file and update data sources to render the chart after using the tool.

    Note:

    The ArcGIS Maritime product file installer contains predefined .cxml, layer, and style files that can be used for paper chart production. The Nautical.lyrx file is configured with symbols that correspond to the symbol names used in the .cxml file.

  • If the preconfigured Nautical.lyrx file is not needed, you can use the Match Layer Symbology To A Style tool to symbolize the layers after using this tool.

Parameters

Label Explanation Data type

Target Features

The input point, line, or polygon features.

Feature Class; Feature Layer

Symbology CXML File

The .cxml file that contains rules for applying symbology.

File

Derived output

Label Explanation Data type

Updated Features

The updated Target Features.

Feature Class; Feature Layer

Environments

This tool does not use any geoprocessing environments.

Licensing information

  • Basic: No
  • Standard: Requires ArcGIS Maritime
  • Advanced: Requires ArcGIS Maritime