Create Feature Dataset (Data Management)

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Summary

Creates a feature dataset in the output location: an existing enterprise, file, or mobile geodatabase.

Usage

  • A feature dataset is a collection of related feature classes that share a common coordinate system. Feature datasets are used to organize related feature classes into a common container for building a topology, network dataset, terrain, utility network, trace network, or parcel fabric.

Parameters

LabelExplanationData Type
Output Geodatabase

The enterprise, file, or mobile geodatabase where the output feature dataset will be created.

Workspace
Feature Dataset Name

The name of the feature dataset to be created.

String
Coordinate System
(Optional)

The spatial reference of the output feature dataset. On the Spatial Reference Properties dialog box, you can select, import, or create a new coordinate system. To set aspects of the spatial reference, such as the x,y-, z-, or m-domain, resolution, or tolerance, use the Environments dialog box.

Spatial Reference

Derived Output

LabelExplanationData Type
Output Feature Dataset

The new output feature dataset.

Feature Dataset

Licensing information

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

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