Alias Configuration

An alias is an alternate name for a feature class that gives the feature class a unique identity. The Lucity mapping applications (Web map, GIS Viewer, and Mobile) check the feature classes loaded into them and check the display names of those feature classes against the aliases listed in the Geodatabase Configuration to know which feature class links to which module.

Note: The Geodatabase configuration must be complete before Lucity can be configured to recognize aliases.

Note: Aliases must be established and imported to the geodatabase configuration in order for the Lucity mapping applications to work.

 

Setting an Alias

An alias my be set two ways: for a feature class within ArcCatalog, or on a per-map basis in ArcMap. Feature class aliases are tied to the feature class in ArcCatalog. Per-map aliases are set in ArcMap and are only saved for that .mxd, or for any map services or map packages generated from that .mxd.

Note: Aliases must be completely unique throughout the geodatabase configuration. For example, a sewer pipe feature class and a water pipe feature class cannot both have the alias "Pipes."

How To Set a Feature Class Alias in ArcCatalog

How To Set a Map-Specific Alias in ArcMap

 

Import Aliases

Aliases can be imported into the Lucity Geodatabase configuration two ways. One way imports the feature class alias. The other imports the per-map aliases.

How To Import the Feature Class Alias(es) in ArcCatalog

How To Import Per-Map Aliases in ArcMap

 

Manage Aliases

Aliases can be manually added for each feature class and managed in the Geodatabase Configuration tool.

How To Manage Aliases

See Also

Lucity Web Map Setup

Web Server/Arc Server Configuration

Configuring Users

Building Map Services

Map Services Configuration

Base Map Configuration

Red-Line Configuration

Routing Configuration

Geocoding Configuration

Map Setup for Web Map