idea Delete unused domains tool in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Delete unused domains tool

Bud — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:04:15 GMT

It would help to have a tool that identifies orphaned domains and lets us delete those domains. For example, a geoprocessing tool that populates a checkbox list in a parameter with a list of unused domains. The user would have the option to select all, or select specific domains, and then delete those domains.

I'm aware that can be done with a custom Python script. However, it would be better to have an OOTB tool built into Pro to let non-coders easily manage their domains.

Re: Delete unused domains tool

RandyCasey — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:21:04 GMT

I know this is not exactly what you are asking for, but have you tried using the "Domain Usage" tool?

It's available under the context tab "Domains" when the domain view is opened on any Geodatabase. It will not allow you to delete a domain, but it will show you which datasets/fields the domain is attached to, so if you select a domain that is unattached, you know it can be deleted.

This is a great tool, but it would be even bettter if ESRI built it out a bit more to allow some domain management functionality like you suggested.

Re: Delete unused domains tool

SeaRM — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 01:53:32 GMT

Hello, Bud.

You can do it with XTools Pro Domain Manager tool.

Re: Delete unused domains tool

ChelseaRozek — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:13:29 GMT

Using the Generate Schema Report tool identifies how each domain is used so you don't need to check them individually with the Domain Usage menu.