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SDC dataset

  1. [ESRI software] A collection of Smart Data Compression (SDC) feature classes sharing attribute information with different geometries. An SDC dataset is stored in a set of related files and contains multiple feature classes. SDC is the core data structure used in ArcGIS StreetMap, ArcIMS RouteServer, RouteMAP IMS, Business Analyst, and BusinessMAP.