Summary
Deletes a field group from a table or feature class.
Usage
If your dataset is stored in an enterprise geodatabase, you must be connected as the data owner to run this tool.
Caution:
Deleting a field group also deletes the associated contingent attribute values.
To modify field group properties without deleting the associated contingent attribute values, use the Alter Field Group tool.
Syntax
DeleteFieldGroup(target_table, name)
| Parameter | Explanation | Data Type |
target_table | The input geodatabase feature class or table that will have the field group deleted. | Table View |
name | The name of the field group that will be deleted. | String |
Derived Output
| Name | Explanation | Data Type |
| out_table | The updated input table with the field group deleted. | Table View |
Code sample
Delete a field group from a table.
import arcpy
arcpy.DeleteFieldGroup_management("C:\\MyProject\\myConn.sde\\mygdb.USER1.myFC", "MyFieldGroup")Environments
Licensing information
- Basic: Yes
- Standard: Yes
- Advanced: Yes