Export a table to include domain descriptions and coded values

Summary

When exporting a feature class to a dBASE (.dbf) that includes domains and subtypes, only the codes are included in a shapefile or .dbf output.

The 'Transfer field domain descriptions' option in the Environment Settings window must be enabled to include domains and subtypes in the exported table. This geoprocessing environment controls whether output shapefiles and .dbf tables have added fields containing domain and subtype descriptions, in addition to fields containing domain and subtype codes.

Procedure

1. In ArcMap, open the Search pane, and search for and click the Table To Table tool.

2. In the Table to Table window, specify the following parameters:
   1. For Input Rows, select the desired feature class.
   2. For Output Location, specify the location for the output table.
   3. For Output Table, specify a name for the output table.
   4. Click OK to run the tool.

3. In ArcMap, on the top ribbon, click the Geoprocessing menu > Environments.
4. In the Environment Settings window, click the Fields drop-down.
5. In the Fields section, check the Transfer field domain descriptions check box. Click OK.

6. Open and run the Table To dBASE tool specifying the output table from Step 2 as the Input Table.