Import Replica Schema (Data Management)

Summary

Applies replica schema differences using an input replica geodatabase and an XML schema file.

Usage

• The input replica schema changes file must be XML.

• Modifying the schema of a replica to match the schema of a relative replica is a separate process from data synchronization. Use the following tools for this purpose:

  • Use the Compare Replica Schema tool to generate an .xml file containing the schema changes.
  • Import the changes using the Import Replica Schema tool.
  • To apply replica schema changes, run the Export Replica Schema tool to export the schema of the replica with the changes to an .xml file. Then use the .xml file as input to the Compare Replica Schema tool.

Parameters

Dialog

Label	Explanation	Data Type
Import to Replica Geodatabase	The replica geodatabase to which the replica schema will be imported. The geodatabase can be a local geodatabase or a geodata service.	Workspace; GeoDataServer
Replica Schema Changes File	The file that contains the replica schema differences that will be imported.	File

Derived Output

Label	Explanation	Data Type
Output Replica Workspace	The updated replica geodatabase.	Workspace

Python

arcpy.management.ImportReplicaSchema(in_geodatabase, in_source)

Name	Explanation	Data Type
in_geodatabase	The replica geodatabase to which the replica schema will be imported. The geodatabase can be a local geodatabase or a geodata service.	Workspace; GeoDataServer
in_source	The file that contains the replica schema differences that will be imported.	File

Derived Output

Name	Explanation	Data Type
out_geodatabase	The updated replica geodatabase.	Workspace

Code sample

ImportReplicaSchema example 1 (Python window)

The following Python window script demonstrates how to use the ImportReplicaSchema function in the Python window.

import arcpy
arcpy.env.workspace = "C:/Data"
arcpy.management.ImportReplicaSchema("Countries.gdb", "schemaDifferences.xml")

ImportReplicaSchema example 2 (stand-alone script)

The following Python script demonstrates how to use the ImportReplicaSchema function in a stand-alone Python script.

# Description: Import a schema changes file into a replica geodatabase

# Import system modules
import arcpy

# Set workspace
arcpy.env.workspace = "C:/Data"

# Set local variables
replica_geodatabase = "Countries.gdb"
schema_file = "schemaDifferences.xml"

# Run ImportReplicaSchema
arcpy.management.ImportReplicaSchema(replica_geodatabase, schema_file)

Environments

Current Workspace, Scratch Workspace