ArcMap Dataset Linking Question

[BrandonWagner]

I have two polygon shp files that do not have a common ID.

I'm trying to link the datasets with a common ID based on spatial location.

Is there a tool/process to link features from one polygon shp file that are spatially located inside the other polygon shp file.

For example, imagine you have a parcel/property boundary layer, and a buildings layer.

Would there be a way to link all building features with the surrounding parcel/property boundary feature with a common ID.

Thank you for any and all help.

[ChrisDonohue__GISP · Accepted solution]

You may want to look at doing a Spatial Join

Spatial Join—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop

GIS Tutorial: How to perform a spatial join in ArcMap - YouTube

A Spatial Join can be performed with either the Tool in ArcToolbox Spatial Join (Analysis) or by performing a Join to one of the feature classes while accessing the Layer Properties from the Table of Contents in ArcMap.

Chris Donohue, GISP

[BrandonWagner]

Thanks Chris! I really appreciate the advice.

Have a blessed day

[ChrisDonohue__GISP]

No problem.

One caution - it can sometimes take a few tries to find the right combination of settings that achieve what is desired with a Spatial Join, so I would run some tests first and carefully check the output.  Play around with the Spatial Join and if you get stuck post what you tried and what doesn't seem to be working.

Chris Donohue, GISP