Saving a raster function template from the layer's symbology

You can create a raster function template (*.rtf.xml) from the raster (mosaic or image service) Layer Properties dialog box. This will generate a file with the appropriate functions to replicate the symbology used to display the layer.

Generally, you can use a function chain template

1. When you are adding data to a mosaic dataset
   • Open the raster type properties, click the Functions tab, then right-click a processing template and click Load.
2. To edit the function chain in a mosaic dataset or its items using the Edit Raster Function tool or the Raster Function Editor Wizard
3. To add server-side functions to an image service for both Desktop and web applications

Steps:

1. Add a raster dataset, mosaic dataset, or image service to ArcMap.
2. Modify the symbology, such as applying a stretch or using a different color ramp.

   You can do this by opening the Layer Properties dialog box, clicking the Symbology tab, and making changes, or opening the Image Analysis window and make modifications using the options in the Display section.

3. Right-click the layer and click Properties.
4. Click the Symbology tab.
5. At the top of the page, click the Export As Raster Function Template button .
6. Navigate to the location where you want to store the file and click Save.
7. Close the Layer Properties dialog box.