Convert code VB to Python

Question

I need to convert this code to be used by python in ArcGIS

if [Field_1] < [Field_2] : pd = [Field_1] else: pd = [Field_2]

Welcome to GSE. I removed your "ASAP" since it generally slows response time. In the future, please be sure to provide complete software release information and a more robust description of the problem. — Vince, May 11 '15 at 13:10

score 7 · Answer 1 · answered May 11 '15 at 13:19

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for a shorter code, you could use the built in "min" function to avoid the use of a code block. "min" can be used for more than one field.

min(!field1!,!field2!)

answered May 11 '15 at 13:19

radouxju

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:34

3

if [Field_1] < [Field_2]:
     pd = [Field_1]
 else:
     pd = [Field_2]

In this example it is pretty simple. Look over this page for more examples on if statements.

If you are interested in learning more about utilizing Python in the GIS realm, please read this thread.

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:34

Community

answered May 11 '15 at 13:00

juturna

6

Depending on where you are entering this expression (i.e. Field calculator and other) you need to enclose your field names with ! instead of [] for use with Python. Also, be sure to handle the case where !Field_1! == !Field_2!. +1 for the links! – Martin May 11 '15 at 13:13

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