Duplicate Dataset From Multifile Feature Connection (GeoAnalytics Desktop Tools)
Summary
Creates a duplicate of a multifile feature connection (MFC) dataset.
Usage
This tool requires a MFC. To create a MFC, use the New Multifile Feature Connection dialog or Create Multifile Feature Connection tool.
A duplicate of a MFC dataset can be useful in scenarios such as the following:
Your dataset contains geometry and time locations for multiple events, such as pick-up and drop-off locations for deliveries, that you want to analyze individually without creating a copy of the source dataset.
You want to improve processing time by reducing the number of features or attributes used in analysis without modifying your original MFC dataset.
You want to create a subset of your MFC dataset for a colleague while maintaining the ability to use the full dataset.
Use the Multifile Feature Connection Dataset parameter to specify the dataset you want to duplicate.
If the name of the output MFC dataset already exists, a number will be appended to the name to make the dataset unique (for example
<inputMFCDatasetName>_2. Optionally, set the Duplicate Name parameter to a unique name.This tool creates a duplicate of an existing MFC dataset. Use the following tools to modify a MFC:
Copy Dataset From Multifile Feature Connection—Copies a dataset from a MFC to a feature class.
Remove Dataset From Multifile Feature Connection—Removes a dataset from the MFC.
Refresh Multifile Feature Connection—Checks for any new datasets and add them to the MFC.
Update Multifile Feature Connection Dataset Properties—Modifies the properties of an individual MFC dataset.
Preview Dataset From Multifile Feature Connection—Previews the first ten features in your dataset to verify they are correctly registered.
Additionally, if you choose to modify the properties of the duplicate, you can run the Describe Dataset tool to confirm that the dataset displays as expected.
This geoprocessing tool is powered by Spark. See Multifile feature connections to learn more about multifile feature connections and how to use them.
Parameters
| Label | Explanation | Data type |
|---|---|---|
|
Multifile Feature Connection Dataset |
The MFC dataset to be duplicated. |
Table View |
|
Duplicate Name (Optional) |
The name of the output MFC dataset. |
String |
Derived output
| Label | Explanation | Data type |
|---|---|---|
|
Updated MFC |
The |
File |
Environments
This tool does not use any geoprocessing environments.
Licensing information
- Basic: No
- Standard: No
- Advanced: Yes