JSON To Features (Conversion)

Summary

Converts JSON features based on ArcGIS REST API specification into a feature class. The feature class will have fields, geometry type, and spatial reference as defined in the JSON.

Usage

• If the input JSON file has the hasZ or hasM property set to True, the output features will have Z and M values.

Syntax

JSONToFeatures_conversion (in_json_file, out_features)

Parameter	Explanation	Data Type
in_json_file	The JSON file (.json) to convert.	File
out_features	The output feature class to create.	Feature Class

Code Sample

JSONToFeatures example

The following Python script demonstrates how to use the JSONToFeatures function.

import arcpy
import os
arcpy.env.workspace = "c:/data"
arcpy.JSONToFeatures_conversion("myjsonfeatures.json", os.path.join("outgdb.gdb","myfeatures"))

Environments

Current Workspace, Scratch Workspace

Licensing Information

ArcGIS for Desktop Basic: Yes

ArcGIS for Desktop Standard: Yes

ArcGIS for Desktop Advanced: Yes