Latest Contributions by DerekLaw

Hi Jack, In Windows Explorer, right-click on the File geodatabase file (e.g., [nameofgeodatabase].gdb) > Properties. Verify that it is not set to be "read-only". Hope this helps, ... View more

Hi Stephanie, One of these developer samples might address what you're looking for. They enable the creation of a visual "schema-diagram" of the contents of a geodatabase: 1. ArcGIS Diagrammer 9.2/9.3 2. Geodatabase Diagrammer for ArcGIS 9 3. Geodatabase Reporter.NET (9.2) Hope this helps, ... View more

Hi Basava, Just to add onto what Vince posted, here's the help document on the topic: Multiple geodatabases in Oracle Hope this helps, ... View more

Hi Stephanie, Your statement is correct. A File geodatabase can only be edited using ArcGIS Desktop. An MS Access personal geodatabase (which is implemented on an MS Access file) can be edited using Microsoft Access - but is not officially recommended. FYI: if you are going to start a new project, I recommend that you use a File geodatabase over an MS Access personal geodatabase. Please see this ArcUser article, Top 9 Reasons to Use a File Geodatabase Hope this helps, ... View more

Hi Stephanie, This is a good place to start learning about some geodatabase design patterns and best practices: An overview of geodatabase design Hope this helps, ... View more

FYI: For other users who are interested in using MS Visio 2007 with CASE tools for geodatabase schema design, we have a KnowledgeBase Article on the topic: FAQ: Can Microsoft Visio 2007 be used as a CASE tool for geodatabase schema design? Hope this helps, ... View more

Hi Wesley, Another option to investigate is Cartographic Representations - which are stored as a property of the feature class, within the geodatabase. What are representations? Hope this helps, ... View more

Hi Jess, Yes, geodatabase replication supports feature-linked annotation and should work with File geodatabases as the child replica. Replication and related data Q) What ArcGIS release are you using? and have you installed all the related patches and service packs? There were several related to geodatabase replication released. Patches and Service Packs for ArcGIS Server (do a search for replication) Hope this helps, ... View more

Hi Wesley, FYI: this article is a good place to start to learn about the basics of versioning, Versioning 101 ArcUser article For a more detailed discussion, see this whitepaper, Versioning whitepaper Hope this helps, ... View more

Hi Wesley, Yes, the functionality you are asking about is possible with layer files (.lyr). In ArcMap, define and set the symbology you want for your feature classes, then save each layer as its own layer file. Note that layer files are stored outside the geodatabase. Then have your users add the layer file to their ArcMap instance, instead of adding the feature classes from the geodatabase directly. Setting layer properties Saving layers and layer packages Hope this helps, ... View more

Hi Bartek, Just to add onto what Vince posted: For MS Access personal geodatabases and File geodatabases: You can make them read-only within Windows Explorer. Simply right-click the file (.mdb and .gdb, respectively) in Windows Explorer and set its properties to be 'read-only'. For ArcSDE geodatabases: As Vince mentioned, they have a security model based on the DBMS platform they're implemented on. Please review the help documentation: A quick tour of permissions for database servers User groups or roles (for enterprise ArcSDE geodatabases) Hope this helps, ... View more

Hi Mohamed, Here's a link to the Sample Flex Viewer Developer's Guide PDF. Hope this helps, ... View more

Hi Santhosh, ESRI currently has 2 training offerings for the ArcGIS API for Flex: 1. Building Rich Internet Applications with ArcGIS API for Flex - 60 min training seminar, which is available free. 2. Building Web Applications Using the ArcGIS API for Flex - 2 day training class, which is a paid instructor led class. Hope this helps, ... View more

I have been struggling to create the new, decent Shapefiles for Points, Polylines, and Polygons in ArcView v9.3 for quite a while.  I read the materials you cited, but I am still not able to get a good start in creating Points, Polylines, and Polygons in ArcView v9.3. To learn about using ArcView - ArcGIS 9.3, I would start with the online tutorials: ArcGIS Desktop Tutorials. An overview of editing and data compilation About creating new features Another suggestion would be to take an ESRI training class. There are many options available, and some content is free. Hope this helps, ... View more

Hi Stefan, Q) Can the geodatabase toolset help me to monitor the network traffic? A) Unfortunately, the ArcGIS 9.3.1 release of the Geodatabase Toolset (GDBT) does not include the draw/fetch time functionality for ArcMap that was available in previous releases. It only includes functionality for ArcCatalog. Hope this helps, ... View more