Adding ArcSDE layers

ArcExplorer allows you to use ArcSDE, and ArcSDE for Coverages layers once you have added an ArcSDE connection.

Type port:<port number> in the Instance input box. If necessary, your ArcSDE administrator will provide you with the ArcSDE instance information. The instance should be listed in your systemÆs Services file.

Consult your ArcSDE administrator if you are not sure if your system is set up to connect to an ArcSDE database.

See Understanding ArcSDE, ArcSDE Administration Guide, and ArcSDE for Coverages Administration Guide  for more information.

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 port:<port number> for 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 Message Console to see detailed error messages. To open the ArcExplorer Message Console, click the Help menu and click Message Console.