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Can I copy the schema of an existing feature class

  • October 15, 2013
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Hi,

 

 

I'm migrating data into a file geodatabase in which I currently have one feature class that is in my standard format. I want the data im mnigrating to this geodatabase to be stored in a number of feature classes with identical schema. Is there a way to either copy the feature class and change its name and contants each time, or copy its schema?

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

Chris

Best answer by david_r

Hi,

 

 

you can either import a feature type using the menu Writers / Import feature types or copy/paste an existing feature type inside the workspace and then rename it manually.

 

 

Another option is to export the XML schema using ArcCatalog, then using it as a template in FME. There is a screencast here that shows how.

 

 

David
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  • October 15, 2013
Hi,

 

 

you can either import a feature type using the menu Writers / Import feature types or copy/paste an existing feature type inside the workspace and then rename it manually.

 

 

Another option is to export the XML schema using ArcCatalog, then using it as a template in FME. There is a screencast here that shows how.

 

 

David

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