Back in the 9.3 days there was a VBA script that did exactly that. Someone should port that to Python 3 Daniel Shinnick https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fabout.me%2FDanielRShinnick&data=02%7C01%7CCTGIS-L%40listserv.uconn.edu%7C279b2129df1946ffd27808d70cb57c79%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636991845929144293&sdata=Gjg1UuwkjhxZfGpgIdrihQRKZhO4B4OeW1wOYDBhw9w%3D&reserved=0 On Fri, Jul 19, 2019, 9:26 AM Paul Elsholz <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I am trying to assign unique ID numbers to catch basins. Ideally the > numbers would be somewhat in sequence as one travels along the drain pipes > from the outlet. > > > > > IDEAL > NOT IDEAL > > [image: A picture containing object Description automatically generated][image: > A picture containing object, clock Description automatically generated] > > OUTLET > OUTLET > > > > Can someone suggest a workflow, tool, or a python script that might help > me accomplish my goal? I find the idea of doing this manually for > thousands of catch basins abhorrent. I would welcome any suggestions. > > > > *Paul Elsholz, GIS Coordinator* > > *City of Laconia* > > *27 Bisson Ave.* > > *Laconia, NH 03246* > > *Phone: (603) 528-6379 x304* > > *[log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>* > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This list (CTGIS-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all CT GIS Users. > > To change subscription settings or unsubscribe, visit > https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fs.uconn.edu%2FctgisL&data=02%7C01%7CCTGIS-L%40listserv.uconn.edu%7C279b2129df1946ffd27808d70cb57c79%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636991845929144293&sdata=kQfZvssqIoJCSdXRYUziH5gkITeVGZpJkizHLwUcn5s%3D&reserved=0. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list (CTGIS-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all CT GIS Users. To change subscription settings or unsubscribe, visit http://s.uconn.edu/ctgisL.