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SDC dataset

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[ESRI software] A collection of Smart Data Compression (SDC) feature classes sharing attribute information with different geometries. An SDC dataset […]

SDC feature class

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[ESRI software] A highly compressed, read-only data structure that can store spatial geometry (points, lines, and polygons), and attribute data.

SDE user

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[ESRI software] The account used to administer ArcSDE. The SDE user requires certain advanced database privileges to configure and manage

SDEHOME

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[ESRI software] A system environment variable that defines the location where ArcSDE software is installed.

sdesetup

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[ESRI software] A program run by a database administrator during ArcSDE installation or upgrade. The sdesetup program creates or upgrades

SDI

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[data sharing] Acronym for spatial data infrastructure. A framework of technologies, policies, standards, and human resources necessary to acquire, process,

SDK

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[programming] Acronym for software development kit. A set of code libraries and related tools used to develop platform-specific applications.

SDTS

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[standards] Acronym for Spatial Data Transfer Standard. A data exchange format for transferring different databases between dissimilar computing systems, preserving

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