Database Reference
In-Depth Information
4. In the
Type
drop-down list, select
Point Features
to create the feature class with
point geometry.
The
Geometry Properties
section offers advanced options to enable the feature
class. This includes the M value that helps in the route information for linear fea-
tures and the Z value that is used for 3D representation, which enables the eleva-
tion and extrusion of features. The Z value can be useful, for example, if a res-
taurant is located on the 11th floor of the Ritz Carlton hotel.
Note
Besides X and Y coordinates, the M value can be added to each vertex on a line
to provide more information, such as the direction.
Unlike X and Y coordinates, the Z value can be considered as the height of a fea-
ture upward or downwards. This value can be assigned to features so they are rep-
resented in a 3D plane.
5. Since we don't need to store route or 3D data at this stage, leave the M and Z val-
ues unchecked. Click on
Next
. This is illustrated in the following screenshot:
