pick list/subtype
is it possible to create an attribute field that is a pick list(drop down) of feature types that is not a subtype? My IT group wants me to avoid using subtypes. Is this possible, any suggestions? Thank...
View ArticleI need to understand when using st_shapelib
Hi for all, I ma sorry for my insistence, but I need to understand! I read about st_shapelib, and I understand that this library (st_shapelib) is necessary when working with geometry into SQL/PLUS....
View ArticleCopy_management is throwing an exception but still copies database
I have a 9.3 file geodatabase that we use as a template. I am trying to upgrade the database to 10.1 version, but I am having problems with Copy_management when I run my script that sets up the...
View ArticleNew AcrMap User Trying to Create a Database for Aerials
I am new to Arcmap and have taken no classes, learning through trial and error. I am trying to create a database of .jp2 aerials with 10.1. I have tried a personal gdb so all the individual files do...
View ArticleHow to set replica layer name?
Hello. When I check out data from a feature class in an SDE, say USERNAME.featclass, the replica feature class name is featclass. When I add that replica to a map, it shows up with the layer name...
View ArticleConvert from SDE.ST_GEOMETRY to SDO_GEOMETRY easily?
We have a clients data pump export installed in an Oracle 11g database with ARCSDE 10 to fix some bugs with our application. We would like to do some testing with this same data set but as SDO_GEOMETRY...
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Dynamically Geocoding Table and updating of attributes on SDE SQL Server Based
How could I get the attributes in existing records updated as the status changes (from open to closed status) and also have a dynamicallly geocoding table in SDE? So far I've only been able to get the...
View ArticleDifference between sde.st_within and sde.st_relation_operators.st_within_f
I was using the following in an Oracle where clause:sde.st_within(op.shape, z.shape) = 1 Most of the time the statement would work but occasionally I would either get a 'Error generating shape...
View Articlewhat's an easier way to update .csv?
when you need to edit or update your .csv in excel -- you have to edit in excel, save as a .csv, add it to your map, and merge it with the .shp again and again 1)...
View Articlewhat's an easier way to update .csv?
when you need to edit or update your .csv in excel -- you have to edit in excel, save as a .csv, add it to your map, and merge it with the .shp again and again here are my questions starting with the...
View ArticleRegister database
I'm tyring to publish a feature service using features obtained from SDE using SQL Server. I can connect to the SDE fine. However, when I use the connection string to register the database during the...
View ArticleGUID AND GEODATABASE
Good day. I have some questions for you. First i want to know, what do you think about GIUD ? Second. Can you use GUID as primary key, when you were designing geodatabase ? Third. Is the GUID best than...
View ArticleSDE Spatial Views versus Definition Query on a Layer
Hello all, I was hoping to open a discussion on SDE Spatial Views versus a SDE layer in a mxd with an applied definition query. I've searched around but haven't found any good information on best...
View ArticleChange field length
I am trying to change the length of a text field from 20 to 16. I can't find any place to change it. Using ArcMAP 10.0
View ArticleDiagram Internal Geodatabase Structure Using Microsoft Visio:
Hello: I am looking for an ESRI geodatabase shape add on for Microsoft Visio. I am creating a database design diagram in Visio, and wanted to use the same symbols as ESRI uses for the various datasets,...
View ArticleSQL Server 2008 R2 roles and permissions (delete)
I’m grateful for any kind of help. :) I’ll try to explain the problem: We set up a Windows SQL Server 2008 R2. Furthermore we use Windows authentication and the system tables are stored in the schema...
View ArticleSDE Replication
Is it possible to replicate a single feature class within a single SDE? Or must it be replicating one SDE to another SDE?
View ArticleOracle Instant Client and tnsnames.ora file
I have a question about the Oracle Instant Client that is now supported at ArcGIS v10.1 and its interaction with a tnsnames.ora file. Pre ArcGIS v10.1 my organization has used a full Oracle Client...
View ArticleSubtypes and Domains
I am trying to understand how use domains within a subtype (if that's possible). I apologize for my ignorance but I'm just learning about geodatabases, domains, subtypes, etc. etc. Anyway, I have a...
View ArticleAutomatically Connect to Database Using OS Authentication
Hello! I was wondering if any one knows of a tool or setting that can be used to automatically connect to an enterprise geodatabase (or multiple geodatabases) on start-up. Thanks, Amy
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