I was working with shape files when I recently decided to put all my shape files into a single file geodatabase. I just tried to add some more points to the feature class by inputting the coordinates in the columns I have created for the x y coordinates. However, the point is not displaying. I am thinking that the feature class is just not recognizing the xy columns as xy attributes since this is the first time I have tried to add points to the table. Originally to add the points to the map I just imported an excel sheet with the xyz and attribute data as a table then exported the table as a shapefile.
Is there a way to specify columns as coordinates so when adding points in the attribute table they will display without having to construct a point?
Best Answer
I do not know of a way to do so directly. If you only a few points, enter to editor, start editing, click "Create Features", select point, then right click on the map and select "Absolute XY". You can then input the coordinates, hit enter, and it will create the point location. You can then enter the table and input other attributes.
If you have a lot points to add, I'd recommmend bringing it in as table, display X,Y data, do a join to the existing point file, and then export to a new, replacement file.