ArcMap

Editing data model properties

Available with Production Mapping license.

You can edit the properties of an existing data model as the needs of your organization change. The data model properties include

  • Name—The name of the data model you are adding
  • Alias—An abbreviated name for the data model
  • Description—A short description of the data model (If you have used an acronym for the name or alias, you can spell out the meaning of the acronym for the description.)
  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.

    Product Library tree view
  3. Expand Product Library and Data Models.
  4. Right-click an existing data model and click Properties.

    The Data Model Properties dialog box appears.

    Data Model Properties dialog box
  5. Click the text box next to the field you want to edit and add the appropriate text.
    • Name—The name of the data model
    • Alias—An abbreviated name for the data model
    • Description—A short description of the data model
  6. Click OK.