Load data into the ArcGIS utility network tutorial

[MohamedIsmael]

Hi, I have a question regarding the 'Load data into the ArcGIS Utility Network' tutorial. In the 'Create Simple Mappings' section, specifically when using the 'Create Simple Mapping' tool, I am confused about the 'Source Types' parameter. Why is it written this way? I don't fully understand this step. Could you please help me understand the purpose of this step and when I should use it?

[RobertKrisher · Accepted solution]

If your source data uses subtypes you can ignore this parameter. This parameter allows customers to identify fields that can be used to help classify the features in their source data in a way that makes them easier to create mappings for. One example we use in the tutorial is the fitting layer defines all the different types of fittings using the fittingtype field. By putting that field in the source types parameter the tool will automatically look at the contents of that field in your source data and create separate mappings for each type of fitting in your data. This save you from having to manually create separate rows for your different types of fittings (end cap, coupling, etc).

[MohamedIsmael]

thank you, sir