Another option for creating new feature classes from an existing schema, that should retain domains, is to use the Import / Export XML Workspace tools. Try right-clicking a feature class from within the Catalog pane > Export > Feature Class(es) to XML Workspace Document. Under Export Options, you can choose 'Schema only'. To create the new empty feature class with this schema (including domains), simply right-click the geodatabase of interest from within the Catalog pane > Import > XML Workspace Document, which launches the similarly named gp tool. Select the recently created XML for the Import file and choose to 'Import schema only.' Export XML Workspace Document—Data Management toolbox | ArcGIS Desktop Import XML Workspace Document—Data Management toolbox | ArcGIS Desktop Note: These are only available with a Standard or Advanced license.
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