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Can a feature dataset contain tables?
For example, feature datasets cannot contain tables, cannot contain feature classes with different coordinate systems, and only one level of “geodatabase sub-folder” is possible.
Can a geodatabase store multiple feature datasets?
Geodatabases can store multiple different feature datasets within the same database file, so this makes the geodatabase a convenient and powerful method of storing data. Also, it is possible to store relationships, such as multi-layer topology within the geodatabase.
When would you use feature datasets?
Feature datasets are used to spatially or thematically integrate related feature classes….Use feature datasets to organize spatially related feature classes into a common dataset:
- To add a topology.
- To add a network dataset.
- To add a geometric network.
- To add a terrain dataset.
- To add a parcel fabric.
How are feature datasets organize data access privileges?
Sometimes, users organize data access privileges using feature datasets. All feature classes contained within a feature dataset have the same access privileges. For example, users might need to use more than one feature dataset to segment a series of related feature classes to account for differing access privileges between users.
How are feature datasets used in geodatabases?
There are additional situations in which users apply feature datasets in their geodatabases: Sometimes, users will organize a collection of feature classes for a common theme into a single feature dataset. For example, users might have a feature dataset for Water that contains Hydro Points, Hydro Lines, and Hydro Polygons.
How are feature classes organized into feature datasets?
Another design factor in organizing feature classes into common feature datasets is the requirement to use a spatial reference. Thus, it’s useful to define your coordinate system requirements for each feature class prior to organizing feature classes into common feature datasets.
How are feature datasets used in spatial integration?
A feature dataset is a collection of related feature classes that share a common coordinate system. Feature datasets are used to spatially or thematically integrate related feature classes.