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Rename (Data Management Tools)

Summary

Changes the name of a dataset. This includes a variety of data types, including feature dataset, raster, table, and shapefile.

Usage

  • The output name must be unique. If it is not, an error message is reported, even if the geoprocessing Allow geoprocessing tools to overwrite existing datasets setting is enabled.

  • The tool also renames the alias of the data.

  • The tool does not rename layers, since a layer is a reference to a dataset.

  • The tool does not rename fields in the dataset. For example, if you have a field named ROADS_ID in a feature class named Roads, renaming the Roads feature class to Streets does not rename the ROADS_ID field to STREETS_ID.

  • The tool does not work with data stored in a DB2 database due to database constraints.

Parameters

Label Explanation Data type

Input Data Element

The input data to be renamed.

Data Element

Output Data Element

The name of the output data.

Data Element

Data Type

The type of data to be renamed.

This parameter is only necessary in the event of a name conflict between two different data types. For example, a geodatabase can contain a relationship class with an identical name to a feature class. If that is the case, specify the relevant keyword.

  • FeatureClass—In the event of duplicate names, the feature class will be used.

  • FeatureDataset—In the event of duplicate names, the feature dataset will be used.

  • MosaicDataset—In the event of duplicate names, the mosaic dataset will be used.

  • ParcelFabric—In the event of duplicate names, the parcel fabric will be used.

  • RelationshipClass—In the event of duplicate names, the relationship class will be used.

  • Topology—In the event of duplicate names, the topology will be used.

String

Environments

Current Workspace, Scratch Workspace

Licensing information

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