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Data Input and Organization

Spatial Data Formats

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ESRI Data Models

ESRI Shapefile Format

ESRI Coverage Format

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Geodatabase Format

Why Geodatabase?

Geodatabase Objects

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Feature Classes

Feature datasets

Tables

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Topology

Why Topology?

Topology in ArcGIS

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Examples

Other Formats: CAD

Using ArcCatalog

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Three Ways to view data

Metadata