DFIRM Tools FAQs: Database Exporter

  1. I only want to export my data to shapefiles, and I cannot cancel the process after the shapefiles have been created.
  2. This error message appeared when the database was exporting from the geodatabase to the dBase tables.

1.  I only want to export my data to shapefiles, and I cannot cancel the process after the shapefiles have been created.

The data must be exported to all formats once the process is initiated, and the process cannot be canceled.  The export may require a considerable amount of time, depending upon how much data exists for the project.  Make sure that you are ready to start exporting before selecting your project number.

Back to top

2.  This error message appeared when the database was exporting from the geodatabase to the dBase tables.

Error message – Not populated with a valid domain value.

When the tables are exported to dBase format, all of the domain codes are converted to domain values.  In this case, the field was not populated with a valid domain code; thus, the tool is not able to translate it into a valid domain value.  The exporting process will continue when you click OK.  After the exporting process is complete, correct the error that the message refers to by selecting a valid value from the domain.  Save your edits and repeat the database export.

Back to top