Import Feature Class Alias Name(s)

1. In ArcCatalog create a connection to the geodatabase using the connection info as listed in the geodatabase configuration tool
2. Using that connection navigate to the desired feature class.
3. Right click on it and select Properties....
4. On the General Tab there is a Name and Alias field.

   

   Note: By default the Alias is the same as the Name.

5. Set the Alias to the desired value. Do NOT change the name.
6. Click OK. The alias is now set for the feature class.

Aliases can be created in the Lucity Geodatabase Configuration tool. This is done using the Feature Class Schema > Set feature class alias equal to Lucity module name tool. This will update all the feature classes linked to Lucity and set their alias names to the Lucity module name.

For more information about running tool tool go here.

1. Select the geodatabase connection, OR the feature class to import aliases
2. Right click on the selected geodatabase OR feature class and select the Import tool
   • If it is a geodatabase the tool will be Import Feature Class Alias Names
   • If it is a feature class the tool will be Import Feature Class Alias Name
3. The import will start immediately and a log screen will pop up and provide information about the import.
4. Review and close the log screen when it is complete