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Copying domain (and only domain) between Esri geodatabases?
Sometimes I have the need to copy a domain(s) from one geodatabase to another (without the featureclass or table).
In the past, I have accomplished this in a few different ways, but each method is ...
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Export to a Shapefile and maintain Domain Coded Values
I maintain a complex parcel fabric that uses coded value domains for a few fields. These are short integer fields with values from 1 - 6. These values represent say 1:Integrated Registered Survey Plan,...
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Restricting values to domain codes (beyond attribute table)?
Geodatabase fields can be assigned domains. ArcGIS Desktop uses the domains as lookup tables (a.k.a. validation tables).
When users edit data in the attribute table or attribute editing window, the ...
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Using File Geodatabase coded domain with ArcGIS Online?
I created a File GDB and set up a domain, and the domain was assigned to a field in a feature class. The domain behaves as expected on ArcGIS Desktop (dropdown list when editing the content of that ...
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ArcSDE : Cascading Subtypes in ArcGIS 10/SQL Server
I'm currently creating an ArcSDE DB on an SQL Server. It is designed to complete species survey, with information from the field.
In order to help themselves, they asked me to implement a particular ...
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How to find which subtype using which domain?
I'm trying to delete domain, but i can't because it is in use at an attribute domain. How can I find out at which layer and which subtype ? I have a big geodatabase with more than 30 layers an each ...
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How to re-enable coded value domain descriptions?
I have got a Personal Geodatabase with a feature class and several coded value domains. Domains are assigned to some of the attributes of said feature class. Domains are correctly defined and match ...
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Using Boolean like Domains?
When needing to represent True / False or Yes / No which of the following examples is better from a geodatabase design point of view?
Our database architect hates the option on the right but when ...
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field calculator python script with coded values
I am trying to run a field calculator python script that will take a value from one field in the attributes table and create an abbreviation in another field that was designated for it.
Here is a ...
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How do I import domains into a feature class from a table in ArcGIS 10.2.2?
I have a table in a geodatabse which contains coded domain values.
I also have a feature class in the same geodatabase where I'd like to load those domain values.
There are hundreds of codes so I ...
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Update value in domain and same should reflect in attribute field
I have a SDE GDB, where i have no. of domains created. we have created domain for state names, which is used by all feature classes to update their respective state name.
Now i have discovered that ...
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Limit users' editing privileges by attribute and role
I have a feature class in an Oracle 12c geodatabase.
The feature class has a type column. The column has a coded domain.
I would like to limit user's ability to edit the features based on the type ...
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Coded Value Domain is showing, but not Description?
I have a Domain that is working, but the issue is when I query on the feature. I need to be able to search on the Coded Description, not the Code Value.
The attribute table is giving me the Coded ...
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How to Transfer Domain from one Geodatabase to another?
How do I transfer Domain to another .gdb in ArcGIS?
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ArcGIS Attribute Subdomain?
Is there a way to create attribute subdomains in ArcGIS with clauses? For example, if I'm editing a line feature class of pipes, I create a domain for the pipe type to be either plastic or metal. I ...
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ArcGIS Desktop, Attribute Table with drop down menus
Essentially, I have a dataset with drop down menus in one column, but I can't edit it or add new text.
I have managed to delete the original text classification in the field, but can't add 'Camel ...
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Coded value domains, Allow Null Values = no. Why does it default to zero?
Trying to use Coded Value Domains with Allow Null Values = No in a File GDB, ArcGIS 10.2. Through an GIS.SE question that I can't seem to find again, I found this through ArcGIS help:
"Note:
The ...
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Adding a text input field as coded value in domain?
I want to see this in my final table -- I click on a box in a field and i get a list of text values in the dropdown box but the last value should be 'other'. By selecting this 'other' I should be able ...
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Adding more than 200 codes to domain in geodatabase?
I want to add a domain in geodatabase as country code and country name (description) (more than 200 codes).
What is the best way to do it? How can copy/write manually/python the list of coded ...
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Coded Value Domains in ArcMap
I am analyzing a database in ArcMap 10.1 and I wanted to know whether it is possible to trace what tables are linked to a particular Coded Value Domain? I am attempting to find a particular table.
I ...
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Drop down menu for Coded Domain not available in edit session
Using ArcGIS Desktop 10.2.2, Advanced license. I created a new coded domain for a string field. I added the domain to an existing field. When I edit the features, i would expect to get a list of the ...
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Transfer domain descriptions from coded values to string text at a new field
Further to my earlier question,I'm trying to develop a script that eventually should contain three parameters, feature layer, domain field and a new text field. How can i write a loop that will update ...
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Applying merge policies when merging features in same layer using ArcGIS Desktop?
I am trying to figure out how to merge line features within the same feature class such that particular fields will be summed. For example, in the following picture I have two lines that I wish to sum ...
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Copying Domain and Subtype from File Geodatabase?
Is there a way to copy the domain from one Dataset to another?
I have a series of layers in Dataset A and I want to split the layers in to tiles using the Intersect tool; saving them in Dataset B. ...
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Adding domain to have dropdown box in Attribute Table using ArcGIS for Desktop?
http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/main/10.1/index.html#/as_a_stand_alone_feature_class/002200000005000000/
Line 23 - To associate a domain with this field, click the field next to Domain, click the ...
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Domain field not showing up in Feature Class properties
I am working on a project where I made domains for my feature classes, and I need to connect the domain to the actual feature class. When I go to the Feature Class properties, the domain field is not ...
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Is it possible to have multiple subtype fields in a Feature class?
I am creating a feature class which will be used for data capture via a Geoform template in AGOL. This has 17 fields.
I have set field 1 as a subtype with 3 options (3 types of conservation zones).
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Selecting multiple coded values for domains
Is it possible to setup a domain that allows for the selection of multiple coded values? I have setup an app that allows field staff to do inspections at various field sites by asking them preset ...
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Batch Assign Coded Domain Values with Multiple SubTypes?
I have a File GeoDatabase (v10.0) with multiple layers. Each layer has a range of Subtypes (1 to 20+). I have created coded domain values that I would like to assign to their appropriate field. I ...
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Copying feature class to file geodatabase without its related domains
I am using the "Feature Class to Feature Class" tool to copy a feature class from an enterprise geodatabase to file geodatabase, but I would like to strip the output feature class (and its ...
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Domain cannot display existing values when editing through the domain
I have set a series of domains for my Feature Class in ArcMap. The domains work well but it's just when the FC is under edit, it does not display the existing value sitting in the database.
Instead ...
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Merging several feature classes into one pre-existing feature class in geodatabase with coded domains?
I have several point feature classes that I want to merge into one pre-made feature class with coded domains. The pre-made feature class already has all of the fields named (although differently from ...
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Is there a way to edit a column in an attribute table at once within an Arc geodatabase when there is subtype and coded domain?
In a regular shapefile with no coded properties, I can use 'Field Calculator' on my selected features to change all attribute rows at once. However with subtypes and coded domains there are drop-downs....
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field map string values in one field to domain field
Is there a method in ArcGIS 10.3.1 to calculate coded value domains in a domain field based on a string field source? Please see image.
The solution appears to be to use the CalculateField GP in ...
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Export coded value domains
I've attempted to write a script that will export all the coded value domains in a geodatabase to a table. Before I dig in the to script and what's wrong, I have looked at the similar question on this ...
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Assignment of defaults to field not working
I am using ArcGIS 10.2.2 for Desktop.
I have assigned default values to some fields in a feature class, which is sitting in a file geodatabase.
I used the "Assign Default To Field Tool", which ...
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Entering value greater than Range Domain maximum?
I created a range domain in a file geodatabase. The type is short integer and ranges from 0 to 200. The domain was assigned to a new column I created. But I could still enter a value greater than 200 ...
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Attribute Tables with drop down menus from lookup tables with joins
I am attempting to create drop down lists when editing attributes in Arcgis Desktop in order to eliminate human errors. Through using domains I managed to carry this out successfully and the drop down ...
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Displaying numerical attributes as strings in ArcGIS Online? [duplicate]
I have several columns of research data that are coded 0-2. For example:
0=No monkeys in state
1=Some monkeys in state
2=Only monkeys in state
When I actually bring this map up to ArcGIS Online, ...
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What is causing data to be erased by adding a domain in ArcGIS 10.2.2 and ArcGIS Online?
I have spatial data in ArcGIS 10.2.2 that I'm sharing as a Service and then viewing in ArcGIS Online. The data consist of the first and last name of employees, separated by a single space, i.e. 'John ...
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Display coded value domains instead of descriptions in attribute window
Is it possible to display coded value domains instead of descriptions in attribute window in ArcMap?
I know this article shows how it can be done for the Attribute Table, but what about the ...
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How to add coded value to domain?
I wish to add a new value in my domain and I get this message :
An invalid SQL statement was used [UPDATE GDB_Domains SET DomainName = 'Statut_Pygargue',Description = Statut de l'activite du nid', ...
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Why domain range failed?
I created domain range and added into my field.
The range was 0-100, nevertheless I could fill 359 into the field.
Do you have any idea where is a problem? I am working with ArcGIS 10.4 for ...
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Limited entries on field (ArcGIS 10.1)
I'm formatting a Personal Geodatabase on ArcGIS 10.1 and I came across a important issue. I have this particular field that I want to limit to 5 particular entries.
So, the result being that I don't ...
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subtype & domain from gdb to table (arcgis)
We have a geodatabase containing an obj class (main table) which has subtypes & these contain domains.
Need a way (e.g. script) to get those subtypes & domains in a "readable" table.
Any ...
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Adding New Value for Field In Attribute Table prevented?
I have a polyline feature class in ArcGIS (version 10.3.1). There are only four options for the field "Type" (five if you include Null):
The symbology for this feature class was imported from a ...
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Using field calculator to change domain type
I have a table with a bunch of domains, and a table with the information needed to populate the domains. I joined the two, but the table of information is populated as text.
I need to be able to ...
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Creating domain with thousands of values for ArcGIS feature class?
I am creating a feature class for the ArcGIS Collector App and want to create domain table for an attribute field. The problem is that I have 6335 possible values that could be used for the field. ...
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Setting domains for feature class using ArcGIS Online
I am looking to setup a basic app that allows field staff to fill out a form and attach a photo in order to track certain field features.
The issue I am having is that ideally I would like to setup ...
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How to add a Domain to a Feature Class in ArcGIS when the Subtype Field is Frozen?
I'm trying to add a Domain to a Field in a Feature Class in ArcGIS 10.2.
I'm Following the Instructions found in the Official Documentation for Associating default values and domains with tables and ...
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