When a big data connection is created, there are several properties that define the connection. It is important to inspect the BDC properties and update them to correctly reflect your data. The properties define how the data is used, processed by geoprocessing tools, and visualized.
You can modify the following properties on your big data connection datasets:
- Fields—The field name, types, and visibility.
- File—The file properties used to read the dataset. File properties are only editable for delimitated files.
- Filter—An expression used to limit the features used in analysis.
- Geometry—How geometry is represented. Geometry is not editable for shapefiles.
- Time—How time is represented.
You can update BDC properties using the following methods:
- Use the New Big Data Connection dialog box to create and edit a BDC.
- Use the GeoAnalytics Desktop tool Update Big Data Connection Properties to update an existing BDC.
- Edit the BDC file manually.