topic .MDB files in ArcMap in Mapping Questions

.MDB files in ArcMap

francescarusso — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:20:40 GMT

HI all,

I have ArcGIS - ArcMAp 10.2.2 and I would like to open and see the data contained in an .MDB file. I managed to open the database via the ArcCatalog but all I can do is to have access to some tables. I would like to see the data as leyers and I found some info on the ArcMap Help tool (http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/10.3/manage-data/tables/connecting-to-a-microsoft-access-database.htm).

I tried to follow the instructions but in the "Customize Mode- Commands" tab I am not able to find neither the "ArcCatalog" nor the"Add the OLE DB Connection" commands. Any suggestions? Is it possible that I do not have those commands as I do not have Microsoft Access?

Thanks in advance for your help,

Fr.

Re: .MDB files in ArcMap

Anonymous User — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:56:06 GMT

to see this in arc catalog need to install access engine
Microsoft Access library files
Connecting to a Microsoft Access database in ArcGIS—Help | ArcGIS Desktop

https://community.esri.com/thread/52307

Re: .MDB files in ArcMap

TedKowal — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:30:25 GMT

You many have to install the microsoft provider to access the oldb connection. You can download all the drivers you need here in one package with the install .... Download Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 Redistributable from Official Microsoft Download Center