Access GML data without a Data Interoperability license

Summary

ArcGIS for Desktop 10.1 reads, imports and exports GML Simple Features or GMLSF format. GMLSF is based on the GML 3.2.1 specification. This functionality requires the Data Interoperability extension to be installed, but does not require a license.

Procedure

Read GML

Access the two formats in the FME Reader Gallery.

1. In ArcMap, navigate to the Catalog pane. In the Catalog pane, click Interoperability Connections > Add Interoperability Connection. 

2. In the Interoperability Connection window, in the Reader section, click the Format drop-down menu, and click More Formats. The FME Reader Gallery window opens.

Import GML

Use the Quick Import tool from the Data Interoperability Tools toolbox to import GMLSF and WFS services based on GMLSF to a Personal or file geodatabase. Refer to ArcMap: Using the Quick Import tool for steps to do so.

Export GML

Use the Quick Export tool from the Data Interoperability Tools toolbox to export a feature class to GMLSF. Refer to ArcMap: Using the Quick Export tool for steps to do so.

Note:
WFS is a read-only format so it is not available for export.