idea Select multiple fields to delete when importing a feature class schema in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Select multiple fields to delete when importing a feature class schema

JoeBorgione — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:28:00 GMT

Using ArcGIS Pro, a common practice to import another feature class's schema when creating a new one. However, if you want to create a 'feature class lite' it's painful to delete out the fields you don't want from the template to the new feature class. Being able to select multiple fields and subsequently delete them all at once would be really cool....

Re: Select multiple fields to delete when importing a feature class schema

RobertBorchert — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:37:46 GMT

A simple solution for now would be to import the feature class. Then in pro right click the feature class and select design and fields. you can select all your fields you want to remove and hit the delete button.

Re: Select multiple fields to delete when importing a feature class schema

JoeBorgione — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:44:28 GMT

Good thought. Thanks!

Re: Select multiple fields to delete when importing a feature class schema

RobertBorchert — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:49:40 GMT

For me one of the great advantages to Personal Geodatabase was the ability to open it in MS Access. There you can do intricate MS Access queries, delete fields, re-order them, generate more complex reports, etc...

If I have a feature class I need to rework heavily I still import the schema into a .mdb via Catalog and make my changes in MS Access. Them bring the schema back to a .gdb and continue on.

Re: Select multiple fields to delete when importing a feature class schema

JoeBorgione — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:57:58 GMT

Yeah... Well... I don't see that as an option anytime soon! I've been trying to get rid of the fields, and keep getting a schema lock. Total PITA....

Re: Select multiple fields to delete when importing a feature class schema - Status changed to: Closed

SSWoodward — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:45:55 GMT

This functionality is currently available for use!

In ArcGIS Pro 3.2 users are able to select multiple imported fields and delete them simultaneously, using either the delete key or the delete button in the upper right corner of the feature class wizard.