Getting a list of fields in a feature class or table

Feature classes and tables contain one or more columns of attribute information. You can get a list of the fields in a feature class through the ListFields() function.

Getting ready

The ListFields() function returns a list containing individual Field objects for each field in a feature class or table. Some functions, such as ListFields() and ListIndexes(), require an input dataset to operate on. You can use a wildcard or field type to constrain the list that is returned. Each Field object contains various read-only properties including Name, AliasName, Type, Length, and others.

How to do it…

Follow these steps to learn how to return a list of fields in a feature class.

1. Open IDLE and create a new script window.

2. Save the script as C:\ArcpyBook\Ch9\ListOfFields.py.

3. Import the arcpy module:

   import arcpy

4. Set the workspace:

   arcpy.env.workspace = "C:/ArcpyBook/data/CityOfSanAntonio.gdb"

5. Call the ListFields() method on the Burglary feature class inside a...