Can a lock file be deleted in geodatabase?
A live lock cannot be deleted. A .lock file may remain in the file geodatabase directory, but does not cause problems when a new lock is placed on the table. An active lock cannot survive reboot and remain active; the lock file may survive, but it can only be active if a new process creates the lock.
Is there a way to create a geodatabase in gdb?
The Create File GDB geoprocessing tool allows you to create a file geodatabase that corresponds to an older release of ArcGIS. This allows you to share data with people who have older releases of ArcGIS, which may not be able to open newer releases of the geodatabase. Note that file geodatabase schemas have not changed since ArcGIS 10.
How to create a Geodatabase file in ArcMap?
Follow these steps to create a file geodatabase in a folder in ArcMap or ArcCatalog: Start ArcCatalog or ArcMap and open the Catalog window. Expand the file connections in the Catalog tree. Right-click the folder where you want to create the file geodatabase, point to New, and click File Geodatabase.
Where do I find locked files in ArcGIS?
To keep track of locked datasets, ArcGIS places *.lock files in the file geodatabase folder. When a process terminates, the .lock files associated with it are automatically deleted. In some cases, however, such as when a process ends prematurely, .lock files may be left behind in the geodatabase folder.
When does a user create a file geodatabase?
When a user creates a file geodatabase, a read lock is created. When the file geodatabase is copied, the read lock is copied along with it. When the user attempts to delete the copied lock, the deletion of the lock is not processed.
Is there a way to lock a geodatabase in ArcMap?
In ArcMap open the mini Catalog window. Right click the Player.gdb and choose Administration > Compact Database. Click OK. If this fails because the file geodatabase is “in use” (another geologist or a “zombie” ArcMap.exe or ArcCatalog.exe has an existing lock on the geodatabase), you need to quit the other ArcMap.