idea Provide the option to add feature classes, tables and other gdb objects to replicas in Data Management Ideas

Provide the option to add feature classes, tables and other gdb objects to replicas

IlyasMohamed — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 20:02:34 GMT

This functionality is currently available through ArcObjects, but we would like to see it made part of the GUI experience.

Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

ScottTometich — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 21:29:44 GMT

Be able to add a feature class to an existing replica with out having to create custom code or recreate the replica.

Re: Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

JeffLegato — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:37:07 GMT

How about allowing newly created fields in tables to be added to existing replicas as well.

Re: Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

MelanieMyers1 — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:56:33 GMT

This would be very helpful!

Re: Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

SSteenekamp — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:54:06 GMT

Yes, Agreed! I have to update personal SDE replicas for users who are travelling and this will make our work flow much easier!

Re: Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

MarinaFaber — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:02:40 GMT

Yes please!

Re: Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

BrunoGendron — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:50:31 GMT

Excellent!

Re: Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

SSteenekamp — Tue, 22 May 2012 07:10:14 GMT

PLEASE!

Re: Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

JimBergstrom — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:25:00 GMT

YES!! Adding feature classes to the production and backup (related replica) SDE geodatabases is a regular task for me, and it's a pain to have to re-create my replicas in order to include updates to new feature classes in the replication process. We can drop feature classes from replicas in Replica Manager, so why not add them?

Re: Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

SSteenekamp — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Yes, Please. Still an issue at ArcGIS 10.1

Re: Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

FMGLGIS — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 07:20:26 GMT

Yes, please. It is a pain to check sde for orphaned replicas and perform schema updates

Re: Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

AnnalieseVollick — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:23:59 GMT

Yes please, too. I am seriously disappointed and frustrated that this doesn't exist out-of-the-box.

Re: Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

LeviRoberts2 — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:42:39 GMT

Major issue. And the current work around using ArcObjects is over the top!

Re: Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

StéphaneRobertson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:56:04 GMT

This would be very helpful

Re: Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

NogyAugustine — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:24:25 GMT

Very much useful, please consider in the future versions....

Enhancement to Schema Changes with Geodatabase Replication

KenCarrier — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:17:56 GMT

In my opinion, the ability to propogate schema changes from a parent gdb to a child gdb is very limited at this point in time. In looking at Working With Schema Changes in the Esri help docs the tables says you can add featureclasses/tables but if you read just below the table it says "Adding a feature class or table to a replica cannot be accomplished with the tools discussed above. Instead, you need to run ArcObjects code. View a sample of this code". So while it is true, the method to do this takes a considerable amount of effort, especially for those who are not familar with ArcObject.

In addition, attachments are becoming more popular especially with ArcGIS Online, and the ability to add photos to features while in the field is an excellent enhancement to ArcGIS. On the other hand, since attachments use a relationship class we are not able use any Esri tools to add relationship classes to a replica so now it becomes more cumbersome to add attachments at the Parent gdb level and propogate those changes to the child.

What I would like to see is replication suppport most if not all levels of changes to the geodatabase. For example, if I add a featureclass or table to the parent, I should be able to run a tool that would add those changes to the existing replica in the child gdb. Additionally since attachments are now what I would consider to be a integral part of the geodatabase, then relationship classes should also be support as schema changes to a replica.

I understand the more complex objects like geometric networks and topologies being an issue but objects like featureclass, tables, and relationship classes should be supported. Additionally, not having to use ArcObjects to add featureclasses and tables to the replica would also be an excellent enhancement.

As data continues to grow and become more complex, we need a simplified method of dealing with changes at the parent gdb and propogating those changes to the child gdb's without having to take down our systems for maintenance. We live in a world which expects 24/7 access, "thanks a lot Google", lol. So we need tools and methods for making these changes which do not require us to take the system down for extended periods of time but merely refresh or restart services. Registering replicas and copying data can take a considerable amount of time depending on the data.

Thank you for you consideration.

Re: Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

SandraMargriter — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 22:16:16 GMT

This would be extremely useful, particularly when working with dynamic databases with slow network connectivity.

Re: Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

KarenFolger — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 22:51:41 GMT

This would be very handy. Likewise removing fc's.

Re: Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

AlexeyTereshenkov — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 05:00:20 GMT

Just wondering if someone has tried using this sample GP tool. It states that it makes it possible to add a feature class to a replica and then sync the changes. The tool was written for 10.0, but may work fine in 10.1 too.

Re: Add a Feature Class to an existing Replica

LaurenYee — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 14:09:40 GMT

@tereshenkov

I've just tried it, but no luck.

Each time I select the Replica Workspace it crashes ArcCatalog and says "ListReplicas" has stopped working.

I'd really like this functionality....

Does anyone know of any alternatives?