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
- Run
IMPORTGEO_SPor click Spatial Data > Import. - Select File unless this is a File Geodatabase folder.
- Browse to the source and click OK.
- Select File Geodatabase, browse to the .gdb folder, choose feature classes, then configure import settings.
- Click OK to import the selected features.
Select File Geodatabase (GDB) in the source dialog to import ESRI data.
Recommended Settings
| Setting | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Transform features to drawing CRS | Keep enabled when the source CRS differs from the drawing CRS. |
| Create table in Data Table Manager | Enable when source attributes should be preserved for query, review, or reporting. |
| Layer Properties | Use a fixed drawing layer for simple imports, or From field when the source attributes contain layer names. |
