Navigation and Tools

On the left side of the Geodatabase Configuration tool is the geodatabase connections tree, which is used to select and configure links between Lucity and the geodatabase as well as run configuration tools.

Component Types

The configuration for each geodatabase consists of four components:

config tree

1

Geodatabase:

Identifies a geodatabase that is configured with Lucity. The tools associated with this component often affect all feature classes configured below it.

  • The label is the name assigned to the geodatabase connection string in the Lucity Admin tools. At a minimum, there is at least one geodatabase connection, called DEFAULT.
  • Select the geodatabase to modify the connection information and its version setup.
  • Note: If no + sign appears to the left of the DEFAULT connection, no feature classes have been established . Right-click and select Add Feature Class to configure a feature class.

2

Feature Class:

Represents a feature class within the geodatabase that is linked to a Lucity module.

  • Listed as Feature class name <-> Lucity table name. In the example above, SWNETG is the feature class name, and that feature class is mapped to the Lucity SWNET table.
  • Select this type of node to modify the properties of a feature class and its fields.

3

Number Generator:

Represents a special function that automatically populates a feature class field with a incremented number. Select this node to modify the properties of the number-generator.

  • Begins with "Number Generator," followed by the feature class field name.

4

Scheduled Task

Represents a special function that schedules an automatic sync of data from Lucity to the geodatabase or from the geodatabase to Lucity.

  • Begins with "Scheduled Task," followed by a description of the direction of the data flow.

5

Spatial Relate:

Represents a special function that updates a feature class field based on its proximity to another feature in another feature class. This type of relationship is valuable for tracking a parent object and its children.

  • Begins with "Spatial Relate," followed by the name of the feature class that is updated.
  • Select this node to modify the spatial relationship properties.

As users select components within the geodatabase connection tree, the screen expands to show different sets of information. Right-clicking on a configuration component displays a menu of tools. These tools are used either to modify the structure of the geodatabase or perform batch operations that are also available for individual feature classes. The following table describes most of these tools.

Geodatabase Tools

Add Feature Class *

Adds a feature class under the selected geodatabase.

Import Feature Classes From Schema

Loads preconfigured feature classes into the geodatabase configuration based on either the Lucity or ESRI schemas.

Delete Multiple Feature Classes *

Enables the user to quickly delete any preconfigured feature classes that an agency is not using.

Validate Workspace *

Checks the configuration for errors.

Integration Summary Report *

Generates a report of the GIS configuration for review.

Setup "Update Length/Area" Flag to True

Turns on all "Update Length/Area" fields.

Domains

Provides tools to keep the Lucity pick-lists and geodatabase domains in sync.

Modify Feature Class Schema

Adds/updates several required Lucity fields to feature classes for quick setup.

Import Feature Class Alias Names

Updates the Associated Aliases grid for each linked feature class using the Alias name set in ArcCatalog.

Set "Update Length/Area" Flag to True

Checks the Always Update Length/Area checkbox on all feature class configurations associated with the geodatabase.

Update Feature Class Services

Lets users set the Feature Service for multiple feature classes.

Feature Class Tools

Add

Adds either a spatial relationship, number generator, or GIS task to the selected feature class.

Delete *

Deletes the feature class configuration.

Validate *

Confirms the feature class configuration.

Domains

Provides tools to keep the Lucity pick-lists and geodatabase domains in sync for this feature class.

Feature Class Schema

Adds/updates several required Lucity fields to the feature class for quick setup.

Import Feature Class Alias Names

Updates the Associated Aliases grid for each linked feature class using each feature classes' alias name as set in ArcCatalog.

* Replica configuration/feature classes have a similar tool.

In This Section

Import Feature Classes From Schema

Delete/Disassociate Multiple Feature Classes

Set "Update Length/Area" Flag to True

Domains

Feature Class Schema

Validating the Geodatabase Configuration

Integration Summary Report

Import Feature Class Alias Name(s)

Set Update Length/Area Flag to True

Update Feature Class Services