Bug
Exporting datasets within ArcCatalog GUI increases conversion process, feature class of database has no option to suppress domains.
| Bug ID Number | NIM075624 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | November 21, 2011 |
| Last Modified | June 5, 2024 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS for Desktop |
| Version found | 10.1 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 7 64 Bit |
| Version Fixed | 10.1 |
| Status | Fixed |
Description
Performance of Feature Class To Feature Class (conversion) or Table To Table (conversion) tool is slow when exporting to shapefile or dBASE (.dbf) if the input is a geodatabase feature class or table with attribute domains.Cause
When converting a geodatabase feature class or table with attribute domains to a shapefile or dBASE (.dbf) table, the domain codes and descriptions are included in the output. The descriptions are stored in new fields with "_DESC" appended to the field name. The process of exporting the domain descriptions to the output is very slow.Workaround
If domain descriptions are not required in the shapefile or dBASE (.dbf) output, consider using the Copy Features (management) or Copy Rows (management) tools to convert the geodatabase data to a shapefile or dBASE (.dbf) table. These tools do not export the domain descriptions to new fields and the performance is much faster.Note:
Performance of domain export is expected to be significantly improved in ArcGIS 10.0 Service Pack 5.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: NIM075624
Software:
- ArcGIS for Desktop
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