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Import File Geodatabase

Import File Geodatabase

Import feature classes from an ESRI File Geodatabase folder.

Overview

Supported source: .gdb folder

Select the File Geodatabase source type instead of File. The selected folder must end with .gdb.

Import Steps

  1. Run IMPORTGEO_SP or click Spatial Data > Import.
  2. Select File unless this is a File Geodatabase folder.
  3. Browse to the source and click OK.
  4. Select File Geodatabase, browse to the .gdb folder, choose feature classes, then configure import settings.
  5. Click OK to import the selected features.
Select Geospatial Source dialog showing File Geodatabase option
Select File Geodatabase (GDB) in the source dialog to import ESRI data.

Recommended Settings

SettingRecommendation
Transform features to drawing CRSKeep enabled when the source CRS differs from the drawing CRS.
Create table in Data Table ManagerEnable when source attributes should be preserved for query, review, or reporting.
Layer PropertiesUse a fixed drawing layer for simple imports, or From field when the source attributes contain layer names.
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