Create Spatial Type

Summary

Adds the ST_Geometry SQL type, subtypes, and functions to an Oracle or a PostgreSQL database. This allows you to use the ST_Geometry SQL type to store geometries in a database that does not contain a geodatabase. You can also use this tool to upgrade the existing ST_Geometry type, subtypes, and functions in an Oracle or a PostgreSQL database.

Usage

• This tool is only supported in Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.

• This tool is not supported in database service offerings such as Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) for PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL, or Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL.

• There are preparatory steps you must complete before you run the Create Spatial Type tool. For instructions on running this tool, including the preparatory steps, see the topic appropriate to your database management system:

  • Add the ST_Geometry type to an Oracle database
  • Add the ST_Geometry type to a PostgreSQL database

  For instructions on upgrading the ST_Geometry type, see either Upgrade the ST_Geometry type in an Oracle database or Upgrade the ST_Geometry type in a PostgreSQL database.

Syntax

CreateSpatialType(input_database, sde_user_password, {tablespace_name}, {st_shape_library_path})

Parameter	Explanation	Data Type
input_database	The input_database is the database connection file (.sde) that connects to the Oracle or PostgreSQL database. You must connect as a database administrator user; in Oracle, you must connect as the sys user.	Workspace
sde_user_password	The password for the sde database user. If the sde user does not exist in the database, it will be created and will use the password you provide. The password policy of the underlying database will be enforced. If the sde user already exists in the database or database cluster, this password must match the existing password.	Encrypted String
tablespace_name (Optional)	For Oracle, you can provide the name for a tablespace to be set as the default tablespace for the sde user. If the tablespace does not already exist, it will be created in the Oracle default storage location. If a tablespace with the specified name already exists, it will be set as the sde user's default.	String
st_shape_library_path (Optional)	For Oracle, provide the location on the Oracle server where you placed the st_shape library.	File

Derived Output

Name	Explanation	Data Type
out_workspace	The updated database.	Workspace

Code sample

CreateSpatialType example 1 (Python window)

Executes the tool on a Microsoft Windows computer to create or upgrade the ST_Geometry type in an Oracle database named db_ora using an existing connection file. The password for the sde user is specified, a tablespace named sdetbsp is created, and the location of the st_shape file on the Oracle server is specified.

import arcpy
arcpy.CreateSpatialType_management(
    "D:/connections/connection_to_db_ora.sde", "ed$pwd", "sdetbsp", 
    "//ora/userfiles")

CreateSpatialType example 2 (Python window)

Executes the tool on a Linux computer to create or upgrade the ST_Geometry type in a PostgreSQL database named sp_pg using an existing connection file and the sde user's password is set.

import arcpy
arcpy.CreateSpatialType_management(
    "/ragsrh/users/connections/connection_to_sp_pg.sde", "$Upass")

Environments

This tool does not use any geoprocessing environments.

Licensing information

• Basic: No
• Standard: Yes
• Advanced: Yes