Frequently asked question

What is the maximum number of characters for table, index, and feature class names?

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Answer

For each supported RDBMS, the maximum number of characters for table, index and feature class names are:

DB2 - 32

Informix - 18

Oracle 9i and higher - 30
Oracle 8i - 18

SQL Server - 32

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Software:
  • Legacy Products

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