ArcMap Dataset Linking Question

BrandonWagner

I have two polygon shp files that do not have a common ID.

I'm trying to link the datasets with a common ID based on spatial location.

Is there a tool/process to link features from one polygon shp file that are spatially located inside the other polygon shp file.

For example, imagine you have a parcel/property boundary layer, and a buildings layer.

Would there be a way to link all building features with the surrounding parcel/property boundary feature with a common ID.

Thank you for any and all help.

ChrisDonohue__GISP

You may want to look at doing a Spatial Join

Spatial Join—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop

GIS Tutorial: How to perform a spatial join in ArcMap - YouTube

A Spatial Join can be performed with either the Tool in ArcToolbox Spatial Join (Analysis) or by performing a Join to one of the feature classes while accessing the Layer Properties from the Table of Contents in ArcMap.

Chris Donohue, GISP