Esri ArcGIS Utility Networks FAQ

Trent Kading
Trent Kading
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Introduction

This article addresses common questions from FME users working with Esri ArcGIS Utility Networks (UN). It is a supplementary article to the FME & Esri ArcGIS Utility Network Tutorial Series, which provides background, terminology, prerequisites, requirements, and tutorial articles on using ArcGIS Utility Networks with FME.

 

FAQ

Can I update my Utility Networks’ underlying Geodatabase directly?

It is not recommended to update your Utility Networks’ underlying Geodatabase directly, as this approach can lead to data integrity issues and in some cases, corrupt networks. For more information, see the following documentation published by Esri.

Geodatabase system tables 

Dataset system tables

 

Additional Resources

FME & Esri ArcGIS Utility Network Tutorial Series

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