Working with Geodatabase Subtypes and Domains

This course is designed for ArcGIS users who want to learn how to use subtypes and domains for improved geodatabase organization and efficiency.

Prerequisites

It is recommended that you have completed the training course Basics of the Geodatabase Data Model or have equivalent knowledge.

• Explain what a subtype is and why it is useful.
• Explain what an attribute domain is.
• Describe two types of attribute domains.
• Create subtypes and attribute domains in ArcCatalog.
• Edit data in ArcMap using subtypes and attribute domains.
• Validate features that have a range domain.

Presentation

• Create and use domains and subtypes

To complete course exercises, you need the following software:

• ArcGIS 9.1 for Desktop, ArcGIS 9.2 for Desktop, or ArcGIS 9.3 for Desktop (ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo)

Note: If you are using ArcGIS 9.1, you must have an ArcEditor or ArcInfo license to create and edit subtypes. (With ArcGIS 9.2 and 9.3, you can create and edit subtypes with an ArcView license, as well as ArcEditor and ArcInfo licenses.)