Z Tolerance (Environment setting)

Tools that honor this environment will override the default z-tolerance on geodatasets created inside a geodatabase.

For a description of the default z-tolerance, see the following topic: Spatial reference and geoprocessing.

Usage notes

Dialog syntax

Z ToleranceThe z-tolerance to be set on the geodatasets created by geoprocessing tools. If the default z-tolerance is inadequate, set this environment.

Scripting syntax

arcpy.env.ZTolerance = linear_unit

Parameter

Explanation

linear_unit

The z-tolerance to be set on the geodatasets created by geoprocessing tools. If the default z-tolerance is inadequate, set this environment.

ZTolerance syntax

Script example

import arcpy

# Set the ZTolerance to 0.02 Meters
arcpy.env.ZTolerance = "0.02 Meters"

Related Topics

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