Duplicate Dataset From Big Data Connection (GeoAnalytics Desktop)

Summary

Creates a duplicate of a big data connection (BDC) dataset.

Usage

  • This tool requires a BDC. To create a BDC, use the Create Big Data Connection tool.

  • A duplicate of a BDC 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 BDC dataset.
    • You want to create a subset of your BDC dataset for a colleague while maintaining the ability to use the full dataset.

  • Use the Big Data Connection Dataset parameter to specify the dataset you want to duplicate.

  • If the name of the output BDC dataset already exists, a number will be appended to the name to make the dataset unique (for example <inputBDCDatasetName>_2. Optionally, set the Duplicate Nameparameter to a unique name.

  • This tool creates a duplicate of an existing BDC dataset. Use the following tools to modify a BDC:

    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 Big data connections to learn more about big data connections and how to use them.

Syntax

arcpy.gapro.DuplicateDatasetFromBDC(bdc_dataset, {duplicate_name})
ParameterExplanationData Type
bdc_dataset

The BDC dataset to be duplicated.

Table View
duplicate_name
(Optional)

The name of the output BDC dataset.

String

Derived Output

NameExplanationData Type
updated_bdc

The .bdc file containing the input dataset and the duplicate dataset.

File

Code sample

DuplicateDatasetFromBDC (stand-alone script)

The following script demonstrates how to use the DuplicateDatasetFromBDC tool.

# Name: DuplicateDatasetFromBDC.py
# Description: Creates a duplicate of a big data connection dataset.
#
# Requirements: ArcGIS Pro Advanced License

# Import system modules
import arcpy

# Set local variables
bdcDataset = r"c:\Projects\MyProjectFolder\my_BigDataConnection.bdc\Taxi_Locations"
newName = "taxi_pickups"

# Execute Duplicate Dataset From BDC
arcpy.gapro.DuplicateDatasetFromBDC(bdcDataset, newName)

Environments

This tool does not use any geoprocessing environments.

Licensing information

  • Basic: No
  • Standard: No
  • Advanced: Yes

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