1 [network analysis] In ArcGIS, the process of creating a network system. For geometric networks, this includes establishing connectivity, creating network features, and creating logical network tables. For network datasets, this includes establishing connectivity, creating network elements, and assigning network attribute values.
2 [ESRI software] An ArcInfo Workstation command that constructs topology and creates a feature attribute table for a coverage.
3 [ESRI software] An ArcToolbox command in the Coverage toolbox that creates or updates feature attribute tables and polygon topology. Build is also used to synchronize polygon User-IDs with label point User-IDs.