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Can a layer file be converted to KML?
The feature or raster layer or layer file ( .lyr) to be converted to KML. The KML file to write. This file is compressed and has a .kmz extension.
How can I convert a raster image to KML?
You can use the Project tool to reproject your data prior to KML conversion if your projection requires a transformation. To output a single raster image draped over topography, use the Return single composite image option. The feature or raster layer or layer file ( .lyr) to be converted to KML.
Can you read a layer from ArcGIS to KML?
It can be read by any KML client including ArcGIS Explorer, ArcGlobe, and Google Earth. The scale at which to export the layer. This parameter is used with any scale dependency, such as layer visibility or scale-dependent rendering. If the layer is not visible at the export scale, it will not be included in the created KML file.
What are the properties of creating a KML?
If layer properties such as the HTML PopUp setting, display expression, and the alias for KMLSnippet are used, they will be used in the creation of the KML. When the layer properties are not set and the feature class contains certain attributes (fields), the field properties will be used in creating the KML.
What do KML layers do in ArcGIS Pro?
KML layers are similar to any other layer in ArcGIS Pro, but they have a limited set of capabilities. They reference a .kml or .kmz (compressed) file, or a URL pointing to a KML file as their data source. Since a single KML file can contain both 2D (draped) and 3D features, KML layers are contained in their own KML Layers category in scenes.
Can you add kml data to a scene?
You can add KML data to maps or scenes. KML layers are similar to any other layer in ArcGIS Pro, but they have a limited set of capabilities. They reference a.kml or.kmz (compressed) file, or a URL pointing to a KML file as their data source.
How can I control the appearance of KML?
You can control the appearance of KML in two ways. If layer properties such as the HTML PopUp setting, display expression, and the alias for KMLSnippet are used, they will be used in the creation of the KML.
Why are some attributes not transferred from KML to ArcMap?
When a layer created by the KML to Layer conversion tool is added to ArcMap, some of the attributes in the feature class are not transferred. The issue occurs when special characters such as hyphens, spaces, brackets, and so forth are present in field names in the Keyhole Markup Language (KML) file.
How can I convert Esri geometries to KML files?
This tool converts a feature or raster layer into a KML file containing a translation of Esri geometries and symbology. This file is compressed using ZIP compression, has a .kmz extension, and can be read by any KML client including ArcGIS Explorer, ArcGlobe, and Google Earth.