Create a File Geodatabase for a Project

Before your project is configured with an enterprise database, we recommend that you start with a file geodatabase to configure and test with. It allows GIS administrators to perform work without dependency on IT or DBAs in your office. You can also apply variations to files, change rules, and build your Utility Network (UN) in a development environment.

To configure your file geodatabase:

1. Open the Geoprocessing pane.

   From the Project tab in ArcGIS Pro, click View > Geoprocessing.

2. In the Geoprocessing window search box, enter Asset Package To Geodatabase.

3. In the Asset Package to Geodatabase window, click the folder next to the Asset Package field. Browse to where the unzipped asset package folder is located and click the file geodatabase. Example: C:\ArcGIS\FiberXI_SP1_Data_Model\FiberXI_SP1_Data_Model.gdb.

   
   IMPORTANT: Notice that the Service Territory Feature Class text field is populated automatically. It is imported from the asset package. If you want to use a different or modified Service Territory feature class, it must be modified and included in the asset package before you run this tool. The Data Model Changes topic has more information.

4. Under Geodatabase Options, select File Geodatabase and the Folder Location.

5. Enter the Geodatabase Name, Feature Dataset Name, and Utility Network Name in the text fields.

   

6. Under Asset Package Options, select all items, and click Run.

   

7. In the Catalog pane, under Databases, expand your file database to see the assets of the new network.