Compress (Data Management)
Summary
Compresses an enterprise geodatabase by removing states not referenced by a version and redundant rows.
Usage
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To improve geodatabase performance, the geodatabase should be compressed periodically. A compressed geodatabase is more efficient. A geodatabase that is never compressed is more likely to develop errors.
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Once a geodatabase is compressed, deleted records cannot be recovered.
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Compression of geodatabases not only reduces space requirements but can also reduce overall retrieval times.
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When the Compress tool is executed, the geodatabase is unavailable until compression is completed.
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Only the geodatabase administrator can perform compression.
Syntax
| Parameter | Explanation | Data Type |
in_workspace |
Specify the database connection file that connects to the enterprise geodatabase to be compressed. Connect as the geodatabase administrator. | Workspace |
Code Sample
This stand-alone Python script uses the Compress tool to compress the geodatabase.
import arcpy
arcpy.Compress_management("c:/Connection to brockville.sde")