Layer To KML

The feature or raster layer, or group layer that will be converted to KML format.

The output .kml or .kmz file. The output file can use a .kmz extension to produce an archive or zipped file, or a .kml extension to produce a basic KML format file. An output .kmz file is the default.Output .kmz files support raster layers, symbology and other layer properties, attachments, and other advanced features. Output .kml files will use basic KML symbols and properties.

The scale of the output file. For raster layers, a value of 0 can be used to create one untiled output image. If a value greater than or equal to 1 is used, it will determine the output resolution of the raster. This parameter has no effect on layers that are not raster layers.

Specifies whether the output will be a single composite image. This parameter only applies if you specify the output as a .kmz file, as output .kml files do not support ground overlay images or rasters.Checked—The output will be a single composite image representing the raster or vector features in the source layer. The raster is draped over the terrain as a GroundOverlay. Use this option to reduce the size of the output file. When this option is used, individual features and layers in the .kml file cannot be selected. Only output .kmz files support images.Unchecked—If the input layer has vector features, they will be preserved as KML vectors.

The geographic extent of the layer to be converted. Only features or raster cells in this extent will be included in the output KML.Current Display Extent—The extent will be based on the active map or scene. This option is only available when there is an active map.Extent of a Layer—The extent will be based on an active map layer. Use the drop-down list to choose an available layer or use the Extent of data in all layers option to get the combined extent of all active map layers, excluding the basemap. This option is only available when there is an active map with layers.Browse—The extent will be based on an existing dataset.Reset Extent—The extent will be reset to the default value.Manually entered coordinates—The coordinates must be numeric values and in the active map's coordinate system.The map may be using different display units

The size of the tiles for raster layers if the Layer Output Scale parameter value is greater than or equal to 1. This parameter has no effect on layers that are not raster layers.

The device resolution for KML output when the Return single composite image parameter is checked. Use this parameter with the Size of Returned Image (Pixels) parameter to control output image resolution.This parameter does not resample source rasters. Input rasters will have a snapshot taken and included in the KML output as a simple .png image.

Specifies whether the z-values of the input features will be ignored and all features will be located, or clamped, at the ground elevation.Checked—The z-values of the input features will be ignored and all features will be located, or clamped, at the ground elevation. If the input features do not have z-values, they will always be clamped to the ground. This is the default.Unchecked—The z-values of the features will be maintained in the output KML. The features will be drawn in KML clients relative to sea level.