Parcel Type Templates and Line Templates Synchronized

[JohnFell]

For those of you using the tax parcel editing template I was curious if you might be able to answer a question for me.

I am configuring this template to our geodatabase for editors. We use the line templates (in the traverse tool window there is a button that helps you select a line template) based on the coded value domain "CartoLineType" with a couple of our own types added. I was curious if there was a way to synchronize the line types based on the parcel polygon template used (when creating a new or modifying an existing parcel, i.e. simultaneous conveyance, conveyance division, encumbrance, etc.). Currently when the editor selects a parcel polygon template (say simultaneous conveyance for instance) they then need to select the line template for simultaneous conveyance boundary. Ideally I would like to know if based on the parcel polygon template that the boundary or cartolinetype can be automatically selected when using the parcel editor traverse tool. I understand our configuration may be unique from the way others are implementing the template. Has anyone had a similar situation?

[CarlosIsaac_Cabrera]

For those of you using the tax parcel editing template I was curious if you might be able to answer a question for me.

I am configuring this template to our geodatabase for editors. We use the line templates (in the traverse tool window there is a button that helps you select a line template) based on the coded value domain "CartoLineType" with a couple of our own types added. I was curious if there was a way to synchronize the line types based on the parcel polygon template used (when creating a new or modifying an existing parcel, i.e. simultaneous conveyance, conveyance division, encumbrance, etc.). Currently when the editor selects a parcel polygon template (say simultaneous conveyance for instance) they then need to select the line template for simultaneous conveyance boundary. Ideally I would like to know if based on the parcel polygon template that the boundary or cartolinetype can be automatically selected when using the parcel editor traverse tool. I understand our configuration may be unique from the way others are implementing the template. Has anyone had a similar situation?

The only way I see to do this is to create a definition query for the carto line type you want to create.  Then create a new feature template based on that def query.  Then when you start editing fabric, that line type will be the only one available.  The drawback to this is that you won't be able to create any other type of line / polygon.

[JohnFell]

Any other thoughts on this? Has anyone else tried to do the same thing?

[JAKERODEL]

I am having the same issue.  Have you come up with a workaround yet?

[JohnFell]

Jake,

With help from others I posted a geoprocessing sample on arcgis.com which calculates the lines types for you with the push of a button. This tool populates the Type field and not the CartoLineType field. The Land Records team has encouraged us to move from the CartoLineType field to using the Type field when categorizing lines. It requires less memory to symbolize lines based off of the Type field because it is an integer field. This tool makes the most sense for those using ArcGIS 10.0.

For those using 10.1 it may make more sense, given the new functionality, to just perform the changes based on the feature templates. Without unjoining and existing parcel, the editor may select parcel lines and change the line feature template as a group, making the same workflow which at 10.0 took more time to be much more efficient at 10.1. The same may be done for a new parcel. Some of our editors use the tool referenced above for large subdivisions with 20+ lots.

Also, at ArcGIS 10.1 SP1 the functionality of synchronizing the line Type field with the parcel type will be implemented out of the box, therefore no additional work will be necessary to ensure the line type is the same as the parcel type.

[JAKERODEL]

Thanks John!