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I've been looking at the ArcGIS resources for python but I can't seem to figure this one out.
I'm looking for a method to gain access to the number of fields that are within a shapefile / feature class. Is this information available via Python?

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asked Dec 5, 2013 at 19:53

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Use arcpy.Describe.

fieldcount = len(arcpy.Describe(featureClass).fields)
answered Dec 5, 2013 at 19:57
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