Hi All,
I would like to start new discussion for geo-database design.
I have few questions while building the geo-database for different problems.
Problem 1: How do we manage the attributes from different tables to join to a layer? For example, we have well layer and want to join the well production data, directional survey data etc. along with graphics on Map.
Current Process: Create SDE View with required columns from different tables (1 to 5).
Challenges:
1. We cannot create Dynamic SDE View for versioned layer. But the requirement is to have incremental updates to different products instead of the replacing every time.
2. If we opt to go for non-versioned layer then we can�??t track changes.
Problem 2: How do we manage domains or sub types for SDE View or outside ArcGIS users?
Current Process: Replace manually with descriptions before creating SDE View to use SDE import / Export commands to transfer the data from one location to other or non-GIs users.
Challenges: This is overhead to update descriptions and manage the looks-up updated every time.
Following are the different thoughts.
1. Create Geo-database with full functionality like versioning, replication and archiving enabled for editor's environment and replicate to Reader's database daily or hourly.
2. How do we relate business tables? ArcGIS Relationships Vs SDE Views
3. How do we manage look-up values? ArcGIS Domains Vs static descriptions
4. ArcGIS Replication Vs Database synchronization.
I would like to have access to industry best strategies or practices or experiences to manage the above challenges. It will be great help if you share your thoughts.
Thanks a lot for your support.
Regards,
Venkat
