Adding ArcSDE layers

ArcExplorer recognizes data stored in an ArcSDE database. Consult with your ArcSDE administrator if you are not sure if your system is set up to connect to an ArcSDE database.

 How to connect to ArcSDE:

  1. Click the Add Layers button to open the Catalog.

  2. Double-click ArcSDE.

  3. Double-click Add ArcSDE Connection.

  4. Type the name of the Server.

  5. Type the ArcSDE Instance.

  6. If necessary, type a Database name.

  7. Type your User name and Password.

  8. Click Test Connection (optional). If the connection succeeds, continue. If the connection fails, use the error message to correct the failure.

  9. Click OK to connect. The ArcSDE database is now listed in the Catalog.

How to add ArcSDE layers:

  10. Click a layer to add.

  11. Click the Add Layers button.

  12. Repeat steps 10 and 11 to add more layers.

  13. Click the Close button to close the Catalog.

Tips:

Disconnect from an ArcSDE database by right-clicking on the ArcSDE server in the left panel of the Catalog and clicking Disconnect.

If your connection to ArcSDE failed, you can use the Author Message Console to see detailed error messages. To open the Author Message Console, click the Help menu and click Message Console.