geodatabase schema ... design... import and export

There are 2 ways in ArcGIS to export empty schemas, check this out: http://webhelp.esri.com/arcgisdesktop/9.2/index.cfm?id=2043&pid=2038&topicname=Copying_the_schema_of_a_geodatabase

This is a 3rd party tool I use a lot to design geodatabases (Geodatabase Designer v2).... its an excellent design tool: http://arcscripts.esri.com/details.asp?dbid=13484 and you can use this to export any design.

me in jakarta ... from my blackberry

View from the Jakarta Office. Nice buildings and great view. Architecturally, Jakarta offices have good interior design... compared to KL.


View in Hotel Mulia. Great atmosphere and nice design. Staff is friendly and ever helpful.


Tom Cruise in self pose. Notice the Byford t-shirt... my favourite and most comfortable :-)


The Lobby in Hotel Mulia. I really like the layout and design flow. Indonesians have good taste in hotel design.


The AWFUL Jakarta traffic jam... car stuck for 15 mins in same position.



Still not moving. Amazing ppl just don't horn... I think they are so used to this driving.


I can't take it anymore... I nearly wanted to jump out from the cab. Lucky traffic moved a bit and the cab driver did some stunts... he saw I was not happy stuck in traffic for 1.5 hours!!!

oracle / arcsde login using windows authentication...

You can configure ArcSDE Direct Connect to read Windows login. When we add the login parameters in ArcCatalog, we just need to specify the tnsnames.ora name for the Service params.

I always thought this was an option in SQL Server and by default this works in ArcGIS 9.2 release.

Firstly, you need to add the Windows user into Oracle DB. Then you need to configure the tnsnames.ora in the remote Oracle Client workstation.

Voila... you can make connection now. This seems an easier option because users don't really need another Oracle pwd to remember and everything is tied to the Windows domain login.

I heard about some security issues doing this but am not sure if there is any recorded hack. Cheers.

good luck...

Wei... as a former Champion's League winner... we are happy for 2 English clubs to be in the finals.

For Zidane (to me the greatest footballer EVER) to place his support on Ronaldo... am placing my bets on MU to win. I also think MU can ONLY win if they can be less arrogant, more humble and concentrate on real football... after all ... their players are the highest paid and most spoilt... bankrolled by a bankrupt club and adored by disillusioned fans!!!

All the best.... take care.