What is a geodatabase?
Geodatabases are commonly used in geospatial workflows to organize related spatial datasets within a single structured container. Instead of managing many individual files separately, geodatabases group related content into a unified dataset structure (typically indicated by the file extension .gdb).
Geodatabases may contain:
vector data
raster data
multiple layers
tables
How to work with geodatabases in the platform
Within the platform, geodatabases can be uploaded, indexed, and explored directly. The platform automatically detects .gdb folders as geodatabases and exposes the contained layer structure for easier navigation and exploration.
The file and folder tree view displays the logical layer structure of the geodatabase, providing a structured overview of the contained datasets and layers.
Users can:
inspect available layers
select individual layers
open layers in the Inspector
add layers directly to a map