Summary
A coded value domain can apply to any type of attribute, such as text, numeric, and date, and specifies a valid set of values for an attribute. Example of a coded value list for a text attribute of valid pipe material values:
Code:
CL - cast iron pipe
DL - ductile iron pipe
ACP - asbestos concrete pipe
Example of a coded value list for numeric values representing valid pipe diameters:Code:
.75 - 3/4"
2 - 2"
24 - 24"
30 - 30"
The coded value domain includes both the actual value that is stored in the database, for example, 1 for pavement, and a description of what the code value means, for example, pavement.
Procedure
- In ArcCatalog, right-click on the data connection, click Properties, and select the Domains tab.
- Select a domain from the list and add a new coded value with a description.
- Associate the updated domain with a feature class field using the 'Assign Domain To Field' tool in ArcToolBox. This is available by navigating to ArcToolbox > Data Management Tools > Domains > Assign Domain to Field.
- Start ArcMap with a new blank map document. Drag and drop the layer with the field specified to use the updated domain from ArcCatalog to ArcMap. Close ArcCatalog.
- Start an edit session in ArcMap. The coded value can now be selected in the attribute table.