Excluding tables and feature classes

Although all the tables and feature classes can be included in a product class version, you can choose to exclude them from the extraction process when data is loaded into the production database. When a table or feature class is excluded from extraction, none of the records or features are extracted from it when data is loaded into the production database. When a table or feature class is excluded from extraction, none of the records or features are extracted from it when data is loaded into the production database.

Tip:

This workflow is only applicable to paper charts and is necessary only if you are creating a new chart product class. If you are using a preconfigured sample nautical Product Library, this is already configured for you.

1. Start ArcMap.
2. If necessary, open the Product Library window by clicking Customize > Production > Product Library on the main menu.

   A tree view of the product library appears.

3. Expand Product Library and Products.
4. Go to the product class for which you want to define extraction queries.
5. Right-click the product class and click Extraction Settings.

   The Extraction Settings dialog box appears.

6. Click Advanced.

   The Extraction Exclusions dialog box appears.

7. Check the Exclude from Extraction check box next to the table or feature class from which you do not want to extract features or records.
8. Repeat step 7 as needed.

   Tip:

   You can click Select All or Clear All to exclude all or none of the feature classes and tables, as appropriate.

9. Click OK.

   The Extraction Settings dialog box appears.

10. Click OK.

The tables and feature classes whose check boxes are checked are excluded from the extraction process when data is loaded into the production database.