Compact (Data Management Tools)
Summary
Compacts a file or mobile geodatabase, SQLite database, or Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) GeoPackage file. Compacting rearranges data storage, often reducing the file's size and improving performance.
Usage
If data entry, deletion, or general editing is frequently performed, regularly compact the geodatabase, database, or file to ensure optimal performance.
A database that is open in ArcGIS Pro for editing cannot be compacted. To compact the database, remove any layers with a source table or feature class in that database from the Contents pane.
Dive in:
File geodatabases are binary files on a disk drive. Adding, removing, or editing the data causes the files to fragment, decreasing overall database performance. This tool rearranges the database storage by defragmenting these files. This reduces the database's size on disk and improves database performance.
Parameters
| Label | Explanation | Data type |
|---|---|---|
|
Input Workspace |
The file or mobile geodatabase, SQLite database, or GeoPackage that will be compacted. |
Workspace |
Derived output
| Label | Explanation | Data type |
|---|---|---|
|
Updated Input Workspace |
The updated input workspace. |
Workspace |
Environments
Current Workspace, Output CONFIG Keyword, Scratch Workspace
Licensing information
- Basic: Yes
- Standard: Yes
- Advanced: Yes