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Create Catalog Dataset (Data Management Tools)

Summary

Creates a catalog dataset to which collections of layers, rasters, datasets, and other items can be added.

Usage

  • The catalog dataset must be created in a geodatabase.

  • After creating a catalog dataset, use the Add Items To Catalog Dataset tool to populate it with locally based items. To populate the catalog dataset with items stored in an enterprise portal, use the Add Portal Items To Catalog Dataset tool.

  • The fields, domains, subtypes, and attribute rules of the template datasets will be transferred to the catalog dataset. Fields with the same names as required fields of the catalog dataset will be ignored.

  • The first feature class or table listed in the Template Datasets parameter is considered the primary dataset for certain scenarios. If multiple template datasets contain fields with the same name, only one field of that name will be created. The hasZ property of the first feature class in the list will also be considered.

  • The name of the catalog dataset must be in accordance with the limits of the geodatabase or underlying database; for example, the name cannot start with a number.

Parameters

Label Explanation Data type

Catalog Dataset Location

The enterprise, mobile, or file geodatabase in which the output catalog dataset will be created.

Workspace; Feature Dataset

Catalog Dataset Name

The name of the catalog dataset that will be created.

String

Coordinate System

The spatial reference of the catalog dataset.

Spatial Reference

Template Datasets

(Optional)

The feature class or table that will be used as a template to define the attribute fields of the new catalog dataset.

Table View

Has Z

(Optional)

Specifies whether the catalog dataset will contain elevation values (z-values).

  • Disabled—The output catalog dataset will not contain z-values. This is the default.

  • Enabled—The output catalog dataset will contain z-values.

  • Same as Template—The output catalog dataset will contain z-values if the dataset specified in the Template Datasets parameter contains z-values.

String

Catalog Dataset Alias

(Optional)

The alias name of the catalog dataset.

String

Configuration Keyword

(Optional)

The configuration keyword determines the storage parameters of the database table. The configuration keyword applies to enterprise data only.

String

Derived output

Label Explanation Data type

Output Catalog Dataset

The new catalog dataset.

Feature Class

Environments

Output Coordinate System, Geographic Transformations, Output CONFIG Keyword, Output XY Domain, XY Resolution, XY Tolerance, Default Output Z Value, Output has Z values, Z Resolution, Z Tolerance, Transfer Geodatabase Field Properties

Licensing information

  • Basic: Yes
  • Standard: Yes
  • Advanced: Yes