Create Indoor Network Dataset (Indoors)

Available for an ArcGIS organization licensed with the Indoors extension.

Summary

Creates an indoor network dataset containing the necessary feature classes to maintain indoor network data using a streamlined schema that conforms to the ArcGIS Indoors Information Model. The indoor network dataset can be used to support indoor routable networks.

Usage

• The target geodatabase must already exist.

• When using an enterprise geodatabase, the connection file must connect directly to the database, and the connection must be established as the database owner.

• Use the Coordinate System parameter to set the spatial reference of the output indoor network dataset. Both a horizontal and a vertical coordinate system are required.

  Note:

  Consider the following when choosing a coordinate system:

  • It is recommended that you use the same coordinate system for the indoor dataset and indoor network dataset.

    Learn more about coordinate systems and projections

  • Account for restrictions when sharing scenes and choose a coordinate system that meets your publication requirements.

    Learn more about restrictions when sharing scenes

• The following feature classes will be created in the output preliminary indoor network dataset:

  • PrelimPathways
  • PrelimTransitions

• The following feature classes will be created in the output indoor network dataset:

  • Landmarks
  • Pathways
  • Transitions

Parameters

Dialog

Label	Explanation	Data Type
Target Geodatabase	The target file or enterprise geodatabase that will contain the output indoor network dataset.	Workspace
Indoor Network Dataset Name	The unique name of the output indoor network dataset. This name is also used for the preliminary indoor network dataset. The default name for the indoor network dataset is IndoorNetwork. The default name for the preliminary indoor network dataset is PrelimIndoorNetwork.	String
Coordinate System	The spatial reference of the output indoor network dataset.	Spatial Reference

Derived Output

Label	Explanation	Data Type
Output Dataset	The indoor network dataset and preliminary indoor network dataset that are generated in the target geodatabase.	Feature Dataset

Python

arcpy.indoors.CreateIndoorNetworkDataset(target_gdb, indoor_network_dataset_name, spatial_reference)

Name	Explanation	Data Type
target_gdb	The target file or enterprise geodatabase that will contain the output indoor network dataset.	Workspace
indoor_network_dataset_name	The unique name of the output indoor network dataset. This name is also used for the preliminary indoor network dataset. The default name for the indoor network dataset is IndoorNetwork. The default name for the preliminary indoor network dataset is PrelimIndoorNetwork.	String
spatial_reference	The spatial reference of the output indoor network dataset. You can specify the spatial reference in several ways, including: Reference a feature class or feature dataset with the spatial reference you want to apply, such as C:/workspace/myproject.gdb/indoors/details. Define a SpatialReference object. You can define the spatial reference object using either of the following: Factory codes, for example: sr = arcpy.SpatialReference(3857, 115700) Names, for example: sr = arcpy.SpatialReference("WGS 1984 Web Mercator (auxiliary sphere)", "WGS 1984") Use the well-known text (WKT) string of a spatial reference. One way to determine the WKT for a spatial reference is to export the spatial reference as a string, for example, arcpy.SpatialReference(3857, 115700).exportToString().	Spatial Reference

Derived Output

Name	Explanation	Data Type
output_dataset	The indoor network dataset and preliminary indoor network dataset that are generated in the target geodatabase.	Feature Dataset

Code sample

CreateIndoorNetworkDataset example 1 (Python window)

The following Python window script demonstrates how to use the CreateIndoorNetworkDataset function in immediate mode.

import arcpy
arcpy.indoors.CreateIndoorNetworkDataset("C:/workspace/myproject.gdb", 
                                  "IndoorNetwork", 
                                  "C:/workspace/myproject.gdb/indoor/details")

CreateIndoorNetworkDataset example 2 (Python window)

The following stand-alone script demonstrates how to use the CreateIndoorNetworkDataset function.

import arcpy

# Set tool parameters
target_gdb = "C:/Indoors/ExampleCampus.gdb"
indoor_network_dataset_name = "IndoorNetwork"
spatial_reference = arcpy.SpatialReference("WGS 1984 Web Mercator (auxiliary sphere)", "WGS 1984")

# Run the tool
arcpy.indoors.CreateIndoorNetworkDataset(target_gdb, indoor_network_dataset_name, spatial_reference)

Environments

Current Workspace, Output CONFIG Keyword

Licensing information

• Basic: Requires Indoors
• Standard: Requires Indoors
• Advanced: Requires Indoors