Import Records

Summary

Using parameters from a configuration file, this tool is used to import records from a table and geocode them into a feature class or a web layer.

Usage

  • Requires as input a configuration (.ini) file generated by the Configure Record Import (XY) or Configure Record Import (Addresses) tool.
  • Use this tool to set up automated imports of records in tables from external sources such as a records management system (RMS) database, an Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, or common-separated values (.csv) file.
  • This tool identifies records in a standalone table with XY coordinates or address information and creates spatial features which are then appended to a feature class or a web layer.

Syntax

ImportRecords_recordimport (Configuration_file)

Parameter

Parameter Explanation Data Type
Configuration file Choose a configuration (.ini) file containing the parameters for this tool. A configuration file in the required format can be created using the Configure Record Import (Addresses) or Configure Record Import (XY) tools. File

Licensing information

  • ArcGIS Desktop Basic: Yes
  • ArcGIS Desktop Standard: Yes
  • ArcGIS Desktop Advanced: Yes
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