Below is a simplified diagram of some of the objects within Geodatabase. Labels describe the relationship between objects.
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Label |
Relationship between objects |
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Dataset |
A collection of data that is grouped together. Examples include feature classes, tables, and feature datasets. |
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Domain |
An object that is used to constrain a field in a feature class or table to an allowable value for that field. |
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Feature Class |
A container of spatial data. It may be part of a feature dataset, or standalone. |
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Feature Dataset |
A container of feature classes. All the feature classes within the feature dataset share the spatial reference of the feature dataset. |
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Subtype |
An object that is used to separate rows (features) in a table (feature class) into different groups so that different default values or validation rules can be used for each group. |
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Table |
A container of non-spatial data. It is never part of a feature dataset. |
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Workspace |
A data source that contains datasets. The workspace represents the actual Geodatabase being created or opened. |