Questions tagged [file-geodatabase]
File geodatabases are a proprietary data format created by ESRI.
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PermissionError when trying to load the layers in an ESRI File Geodatabase
I am trying to list the layers of a file geodatabase using fiona. I would like to then pick a layer and use geopandas to extract the layer as a geodataframe:
import fiona
layers = fiona.listlayers(r'...
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Opening shapefile created by ArcMap in QGIS
I've recently started working with QGIS after my ArcMap student licence expired. I'm trying to open files in a geodatabase created in ArcMap but most of the files in it are missing (.shp). The program ...
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Editing file geodatabase while other users read/view it gives ERROR 000224
Is there way to edit data within a file geodatabase while other user read/view data only. I deployed a file geodatabase and other users view the data but my process scripts can not edit the data and ...
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valuerror : Null Layer
I am trying to open a geodatabase file and getting error message ValuError : Null Layer.
I am using geopandas.read_file.
import geopandas as gpd
gdp.read_file("AL_ALFL_conf_final.gdb")
I ...
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Save layers from a gdb as sf objects in a loop
I'm taking an R class and I have an assignment that I'm trying to figure out. Instructor wants us to save all layers in a gdb file as sf objects. He told us that we should use loops.
I'm able to ...
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Seeking open source alternative to File Geodatabase
I would like to use geopandas to work on a large dataset which is provided in Esri's file geodatabase format. I would like to be able to read and write this dataset, unfortunately there are still ...
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ESRI FileGDB - QGIS 3.12 vs 3.14
On my one laptop, I have 3.12.2 installed, on the other 3.14.15. In 3.12.2, I can see ESRI FileGDB as a type in the directory, in 3.14.15, this option is not there. Panicking a bit, as relying on ...
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Read gdb into shiny app
I want to access a feature class inside a geodatabase (gdb) from inside my shinyapp. I can access the fc class once I provide the gdb path:
gdb_data = arcgisbinding::arc.open(gdb)
but how do I get ...
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Shapefiles in geodatabase not visible in ArcGIS Pro but can open in QGIS [closed]
I can open a shapefile from a geodatabase in QGIS but it isn't visible in ArcGIS Pro 2.5.0. Has anyone else had this problem.
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Attribute Table not showing newly created features
I'm using ArcMap. I have a File Geodatabase Feature Class stored in a network geodatabase. I have approximately 30 feature classes on our "Master" mxd file, but one of them has a major issue....
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Spatial join features from different geodatabases
I have two geodatabases with several feature classes in both of them. I want to spatial join the feature classes in gdb1 to those in gdb2. I tried to use "arcpy.ListFeatureClasses()" ...
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Searching multiple geodatabases for feature classes and merging the results
I've got some Sea Level Rise data from NOAA (https://coast.noaa.gov/slrdata/) stored in 66 different geodatabases. Each geodatabase represents a state or district and contains a set of feature classes ...
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How to write route with measure to PostGIS with FME?
I have calibrated route in file geodatabase (ArcGIS). I have line coordinate (kilometre) in the start and the end point.
I try export this route with M-value to PostGIS in FME.
But in result I have ...
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Dynamic query to show XY coordinates as values in columns (FGDB)
I have a point FC in a file geodatabase.
I want to create a feature layer on the FC that has columns that show the X & Y coordinates of the geometry.
The values in the query would be dynamic; they ...
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Determine the feature dataset of a layer in an Esri file geodatabase
I have an Esri file geodatabase with a single feature dataset.
Using ogr and python
ds = ogr.Open('myfile.gdb')
for i in range(ds.GetLayerCount()):
layer = ds.GetLayerByIndex(i)
I can iterate ...
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Is it possible to prevent ogr2ogr from generating a shapefile if no records are returned from the given intersection?
I am generating shapefiles from a geodatabase file with ogr2ogr via the spatialite dialect using the following command:
ogr2ogr -f "ESRI Shapefile" ./clipped.shp -dialect sqlite -sql "...
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Export Features to Geodatabase Created in same Python Script
I am new to learning Python for GIS. I am currently trying to create a script which creates a new geodatabase, then using a list, iterates through the features of an existing geodatabase and exports ...
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Create and set scratch fGDB
I need set the new created fGDB as current for save all FC:
import arcpy
import os
out_folder_path = arcpy.GetParameterAsText (0)
out_name = arcpy.GetParameterAsText (1)
arcpy....
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I cannot choose the preference layer after I add my GDB file in QGIS
After I add my Geodatabase file into QGIS. Usually, I can select the preference layer that I want to use. (See the attached picture). [This box usually appears after I add my GDB file where all ...
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Load multiple file geodatabase tables into R directly from a FGDB (arcgisbinding package)
I have a large number of file geodatabase tables that I'd like to load directly into R as data frames. I have upwards of 80 - 100 tables and it would be much more convenient to automate this process.
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Cannot open Esri Geodatabase files on QGIS 3.12 and 3.13 on MacOS Catalina
I've been struggling for the last two days to get QGIS 3.12 running on macOS Catalina to open ESRI Geodatabase (GDB) files. I've tried using OpenFileGDB with no luck - I just get the following error "...
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How to correctly assign (apply) XSD schema to GML using ogr2ogr?
My task is to convert data from ESRI fileGDB to single GML, applying certain XSD schema (a kind of state standard). So, I used OSGeo4W Shell to write the following command:
ogr2ogr -f "GML" -oo ...
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Feature Templates disappear in Arcmap after i remove Feature Class from Table of Contents
I am working on some Polygon Data in Arcmap and I am trying to generate about 20 or more feature templates for each Feature Class in the Geodatabase. All my feature classes are in one Feature Dataset ...
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Viewing .gdb ESRI data in QGIS 3.4.5
I am trying to use file geodatabase (.gdb) data in QGIS.
I have tried opening the dataset in ArcMap but I keep getting an error message so trying in QGIS. I have got as far as opening and viewing ...
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Add an ESRI projected coordinate system to PostGIS
I was trying to add to PostGIS a new projected coordinate system, the ESRI World_Cylindrical_Equal_Area, 54034. I have searched for it in epsg.io but it is not available there. I would have liked to ...
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Qgis. Layers not shown when trying to import gdb file. 1 combined layer added instead
i am needing a little help, as somewhat a beginner, to work with .gdb files.
When trying to import the clc data for landcover in germany (https://opendata-esri-de.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/esri-de-...
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Determine if a raster layer exists in a file geodatabase
I'm trying to determine if a layer file already exists in a given file geodatabase using arcpy.Exists.
I wrote a code that works without problems for Feature layers, however it doesn't work for ...
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Open .gdb file in R
I would like to open a .gdb file which I received as .tar.gdb. The unzipped folder contains the following elements in the figure. How can I open this in R? It is a raster digital elevation model. I ...
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Merge files in multiple FGDBs within parent folder
I have a folder with multiple file geodatabases (FGDBs). Each FGDB has 4 different feature class tables. I want to merge the similar tables (i.e. merge all riparian, merge all soils separately) across ...
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Why am I getting this error when importing a GDB into QGIS?
I've downloaded the Lunar geology data from USGS here:
https://astrogeology.usgs.gov/search/map/Moon/Geology/Unified_Geologic_Map_of_the_Moon_GIS
While the topography is in ESRI Shapefile format and ...
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How to uncompress a file geodatabase with open-source tools?
At 3.10.4 I tried to load a FGDB polygon feature class, but it failed, with an "Invalid Data Source" error. I tried the load with both the Vector > Directory > ESRI FileGDB and Vector > Directory > ...
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Making map with Python from FGDB or GML or GPX or PostGIS or SOSI and TIFF files
I am a complete beginner in GIS domain and I would say intermediate level with Python. I would like to use Python to plot a simple map displaying the hiking trails of Norway to prepare my future ...
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Accessing the feature layers inside a geodatabase using ArcPy
In an Python Toolbox I have a parameter that gets the location of a geodatabase input.gdb which has several layers of input data.
contextual_data_param = arcpy.Parameter(
name="context",
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Creating new rows in a file geodatabase table in ArcGIS Online
I have a File Geodatabase Table with 2 domains which I would like to display in an ArcGIS Online dashboard. I have zipped and uploaded this FGDB into AG-Online and edit exisiting rows. I cannot ...
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Exporting an ESRI feature dataset (not a feature class) to a GeoPackage?
Is there a way to export an ESRI feature dataset (not a feature class) to a GeoPackage? Alternatively, is there a way to create a hierarchical vector data structure in a GeoPackage?
Finally, fearing ...
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Missing columns opening GDB with GeoPandas/Fiona
I am trying to import a GDB file database table and convert it to a (Pandas) dataframe. I have been trying to do so using GeoPandas and Fiona. The problem is however that not all columns are being ...
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Extracting layers from gdb and merging them?
I have a gdb folder which contains ~3000 multipolygon layers (with very few features on each layer). I would like to take around 100 of those layers and merge them together while adding a field to the ...
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Publish file geodatabase to ArcGIS Online using ArcGIS API for Python
I am reading in the documentation it should be possible to publish a local file geodatabase as a hosted feature layer to ArcGIS Online. I have been trying different things, but that job keeps failing. ...
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Retaining subsecond time precision in date/time field in Geodatabase
I have a set of points (essentially tracks) with subsecond time precision, that would be useful to visualise/analyse. I have tried the "Convert Time Field" tool from string, float and double field ...
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Trying to extract point X and Y from Geodatabase from outside a GIS
I have a geodatabase which I would like to integrate with processes outside ArcGIS. (On our systems Arc is a fairly closed system).
I have managed to connect to the database and perform an extract ...
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List ArcGIS geodatabase feature classes on Python console using ListFeatureClass function
I am trying to create a new script with a hard-coded geodatabase filename, that lists the feature classes it contains to the console. I know there are several ways to do this, but I decided to to use ...
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List ArcGIS geodatabase feature classes on Python console
I am trying to create a new script with a hard-coded geodatabase filename, that lists the feature classes it contains to the console.
I know there are several ways to do this, but I decided to to use ...
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QT Designer widget add gis data
Is there some way for QT Designer to browse for only GIS data, much like the QGsFileWidget. I need the user to be able to select only .shp, .sqlite, and features in .gdb or .gpkg files.
There used ...
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ogr2ogr gdb to postgis — empty geometry after import
I am using the below command:
ogr2ogr -f "PostgreSQL" -s_srs EPSG:2286 -t_srs EPSG:2286 PG:"host=${PGHOST}
dbname=${PGDATABASE} user=${PGUSER}" import_file.gdb -overwrite -lco
SCHEMA=some_schema -...
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Creating relationship database in ArcGIS Desktop
I am creating a file geodatabase with a feature class. I have created attribute columns in which a few of them have domain value YES/NO but when I select, NO, I have to provide a measurement value as ...
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Creating related field Domains for ArcGIS Desktop
I have been trying to create a new feature class for entering habitat data for ArcGIS Desktop (10.3.1 if relevant). I have been using the coded Domain function to create drop down lists of applicable ...
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Getting unexpected field name from ArcPy
Why does the code below come up with different field data names?
When I save in a GDB it comes up with underscore() on the end of the field name & when saved as .shp it comes up with no ...
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Automatically fix data links that constantly break in the same session
My layers are constantly breaking their links during my work session.
I am working on a map and run a tool
With the map still open, the layer suddenly changes to the red exclamation mark, indicating ...
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Reading password protected shared file geodatabase using GeoPandas
I'm trying to read a geodatabase that is stored in a password protected shared geodatabase using GeoPandas.
Is there a way to do so?
I attempt to connect using this.
import geopandas as gpd
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Rebuilding indexes in file geodatabase using ArcPy
I am trying to automate the rebuild of file geodatabase indexes using ArcPy v10.6, but I encounter an ERROR 000837 The workspace is not the correct workspace type.
Question: If arcpy....
