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Don't lock all FCs in a feature dataset

Bud

In a feature dataset:

If UserA has FC1 open in a map or Catalog, then all the FCs in the FD become locked.
UserB can't delete FC2 from the FD, even if no one else is using FC2.

Could that behavior be changed so that FC2 is not locked?

Oracle 18c 10.7.1 EGDB

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SSWoodward

Thanks for the Idea, @Bud.

What types of feature classes are in your Feature Dataset? Classes in a feature dataset should all participate in some sort of extension dataset like a topology, parcel fabric or utility network.

Could you outline the workflow you're using that requires you to delete a class that participates in an extension dataset while its in use?

Bud

The FD only has normal point and line FCs in it right now. It doesn't currently have an extension dataset like a topology, parcel fabric or utility network. It had a topology dataset at one time, but not currently. We plan to create a topology in the future.

We have an old FC in the FD that is no longer needed. We want to delete it.

SSWoodward

What version of Pro are you using?

I'm not seeing this behavior with simple feature classes.

I have a FD set in Oracle that contains class_1 and class_2. I add class_1 to the map, I am able to delete class_2.

Bud

I'm using ArcGIS Pro 2.6.8. It works the same in ArcMap 10.7.1.

I suspect it would work the same in the latest version of Pro too. What if you get a co-worker to lock class_1 and then you try to delete class_2?

I don't think you'd be able to lock data against your own user. I think only other users can lock the data.

SSWoodward

Of course. Yes, that reproduces what you are discussing.

SSWoodward

Feature Datasets exist for classes that participate in controller datasets. Opening a feature class in a feature dataset (fds) opens all classes in the fds since the implication is that all classes will be edited when editing any individual class.

It is for this reason that we do not advise the use of feature datasets as folders, since you will bear the cost of opening every dataset in the fds when opening any of them. This is by design to speed editing of complex data models like utility networks.

This functionality is not currently being considered.