How can I change the name of the fields?

[JavierGonzalo]

Hi,

I'm sphanis, so apologize in advange for my bad inglish.

I've several tables and I would like to change the name of the file by other name. I would like to do it on model builder. I try it with import squeme table, but I can't.

Thanks.

[TimothyHales]

You cannot rename the fields. You can however use the Feature Class to Feature Class tool and specify the new names in the Field Map section of the tool.

[JavierGonzalo]

Thank you.

Finely I used the append tool but on model buider the field map parameter doesn't work in list value way.

Can you help me? Tkank you in advange.

[ChrisDonohue__GISP]

A possibility - If you have ArcGIS 10.2 (or later), there is a handy new tool that allows one to change field names of an existing feature class.

Alter Field (Data Management)

http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/main/10.2/index.html#//001700000198000000

As always when working with field names, be careful that you adhere to naming conventions and consider what effects the naming will have on downstream uses.

Chris Donohue, GISP