Frequently asked question

What files are supported in ArcGIS for joins and relates?

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Answer

ArcGIS supports the following data formats when creating a join or a relate to a table:

· Geodatabase tables (ArcSDE, Personal, and at 9.2 a File)
· DBF (dBase file)
· INFO tables
· CSV (comma delimited)
· TXT (tab delimited)
· XLS (Microsoft Excel Worksheet)

Article ID: 000008968

Software:
  • ArcMap 9 x

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