Authoring Geodatabases - Learning ArcGIS Geodatabases - page 22

Editing the geodatabase in ArcMap
We have authored our Bestaurants geodatabase and created the food and drinks ven-
ues' feature classes. However, these classes are empty, and until they have some features,
we can't visualize them; it is time to populate them with features. To do that, we need an
editing tool, and ArcMap can help with this. However, before we can start editing our
geodatabase, we need to know where we can add these features. We can't just place them
anywhere in the world. We need a reference to base our editing on, Basemap . I have
already prepared a map document and saved it to the extent of Belize . You can find it in
the supporting files for this chapter, 8648OT_01_Files , which can be downloaded from
www.packtpub.com .
Note
Basemap is a background map that usually references imagery and land information.
Browse to 8648OT_01_Files\MapDocuments and open the Bel-
ize_BaseMap.mxd file; this will open ArcMap. You will need an Internet connection
for this exercise since the document connects to an online basemap. We will start by adding
the Restaurants feature class. To do this, perform the following steps:
1. From the ArcMap menu, point the cursor to File , then Add Data , and click on
Add Data... .
2. From the Add Data dialog box, expand the Look in drop-down list and select the
Bestaurants geodatabase in c:\gdb .
3. Double-click on the Restaurants feature class to add it to ArcMap, as shown in
the following screenshot: