Latest Contributions by ScottOppmann

Ryan I would use X-ray for ArcCatalog to analyze the differences between your schema and the November release and then use the merge schema tool as you wish to apply the changes.  X-ray also has a tool called Import Using Geoprocessing that can be used to append schema changes to your existing model.  You'll just need to isolate the updates you want to make prior to using this tool. Scott ... View more

Bryan We have not developed a set of maps and apps for routing on campuses and in buildings yet.  The foundation is there for your campus data, you'll just need to add the routes.  We've developed several prototypes internally, but probably won't release this till late 2013 because of other priorities. Scott ... View more

We have not done anything for cemetery management yet.  Please send us you specific ideas (what maps and apps you'd like to see) and we'll give it additional thought.  If you could submit your idea via ideas.arcgis.com, that would be great.  We'd like to see how valuable the community thinks this addition would be.  Thanks ... View more

Corbin, There isn't a way to batch edit field definitions in ArcCatalog, only one field at a time.  You may be able to script it with Python, not sure about that though.  We use X-ray for ArcCatalog to do geodatabase design work like this.  It has several tools that help you to edit the field, feature, and domain definitions. Scott ... View more

Steve - We were able to reproduce this error late today and will get with you on the details.  We'll also be updating the help documentation to clarify the specific steps required.  Scott ... View more

Yes, there is a road name alias in the Master Street Name table.  You could use that field to track the alias. ... View more

Justin - I would import the XML workspace in to a file geodatabase first, then copy it to your SDE database.  The warnings you are getting are primarily on system fields within the geodatabase (Parcel Fabric, Attachments, etc.) and when you copy and paste it in to your SDE database, ArcCatalog should take care of that for you. Dont know if you've seen this help topic, but it will help you get an empty schema set up. Scott ... View more

Its not in the properties dialog for a feature class.  Its actually in the metadata sheet.  Click on the description tab in ArcCatalog (when you have the proper feature class selected), then click Edit.  You'll find a category called Fields under the Resource tab in the left panel of the metadata sheet. Hope this helps. Scott ... View more

Hailey - If the attributes for each of these features varies widely, then moving to a subtype model would be probably the best way to go. As Alan mentions, the FacilitySite subtype model is probably one I would emulate.  Would it be possible for you to create a data dictionary (with Xray for ArcCatalog) or post an XML workspace document of the current street furniture features you have and attach it to this post?  I'd like to take a look at the attributes you have for each feature and see if we should consider amending our model to accommodate a more complex set of features.  We took a very simple approach initially and maybe we should consider evolving it in a subsequent release. To your specific questions though; I don't think you need to reuse the TYPE field for the subtype designation.  I would probably add a field called FCODE and use that for the subtype.  Then you can reuse the TYPE field for the text domains that are specific to each feature type. You could store some of the specific information in related tables (as Alan references below) but I might be a bit concerned the number of tables will grow as you add feature types. If you don't mind sharing your current information model, I'd be glad to take a deeper look and provide more direction. Scott ... View more

The current location functionality limits the return locations to the extent of the basemap (in the case of the Try it Live, its Naperville).  When you deploy the application with your basemaps (or choose to use the Community Basemap), this message will no longer appear. ... View more

You are correct, Xray for ArcCatalog does work with XML workspace documents and you'd have to reload your data once you created a new schema with the metadata definitions.  ArcCatalog does allow you to add metadata to individual fields, you just need to dig in to the feature class properties. Scott ... View more

Heena - Are you using the try it live version of the application, or your own implementation? Scott ... View more

Please contact Esri Support Services for further assistance.  They should be able to help you resolve the issue you're experiencing. ... View more

Here is a link to a help topic that will show you how to project the local government information model. ... View more

Ryan, Thanks a lot for sharing this with the community. I'm anxious to take a look at what you've done. Scott ... View more