Feature Class does not show in catalog tree after import

Question

I'm trying to import a feature class into a file geodatabase's feature dataset.  It imports successfully (at least that's what the pop-up dialog says in ArcCatalog 10).  But I can't find the feature class in the catalog tree.  I tried re-importing but it keeps saying the feature class already exists.  I've been doing this for days now and I can't understand why this particular feature class failed to show up in the catalog tree.

Any idea what's causing this?

Appreciate any help.

MarilynGambone · Answer

Are you exporting from a feature class in a different geodatabase?  Can you create a new geodatabase and feature class, and instead of importing the one that doesn't show up, can you export the original feature class into the new file geodatabase and feature dataset?  What service pack are you on for 10.0?

1.  Are you exporting from a feature class in a different geodatabase?  YES.

2.  Can you create a new geodatabase and feature class, and instead of importing the one that doesn't show up, can you export the original feature class into the new file geodatabase and feature dataset?   YES.

3.  What service pack are you on for 10.0? No service pack upgrade.

JonathanQuinn · Answer

Are you exporting from a feature class in a different geodatabase?  Can you create a new geodatabase and feature class, and instead of importing the one that doesn't show up, can you export the original feature class into the new file geodatabase and feature dataset?  What service pack are you on for 10.0?

MarilynGambone · Answer

I assume you've closed the program and right clicked and refreshed the file geodatabase?  Can you export into a new file geodatabase and feature dataset?

Hi,

I just tried what you suggested:  export into a new file geodatabase and feature dataset.  Since I can't see the feature class in the catalog tree, I used FeatureClassToFeatureClass tool and typed in the address of the feature class.  The tool ran without error; but again, I can't see the feature class in the new file geodatabase.  I made sure they all have the same projections.