topic Show code instead of Domain description in ArcCatalog for a specific FC column in Data Management Questions

Show code instead of Domain description in ArcCatalog for a specific FC column

JoseSanchez — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:45:36 GMT

Good morning,

We have a request from an user who is looking for a way to see the code instead of the description in a field or fields in a FC that are associated with domains.

Some users are more familiarized wit codes, and when they use the column in ArcMAp, it shows the code too, to make a join with another FC or table.

Is there a way to show a FC in ArcCatalog that uses domains with the code instead of description from the domain?

Thanks

Re: Show code instead of Domain description in ArcCatalog for a specific FC column

JayantaPoddar — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:50:47 GMT

Would it also work if you add the code as a prefix in the description? That would enable the users to see the code as a part of the description.

Re: Show code instead of Domain description in ArcCatalog for a specific FC column

DavidPike — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:00:56 GMT

How To: Display coded value domains and subtype codes instead of descriptions (esri.com)

same in Catalog, Customize -> ArcCatalog Options -> tables - same checkbox