| Aspect | File Geodatabase | Enterprise Geodatabase | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | One (unless using non-default configurations) | Many, with versioning | | Storage backend | File system folder | RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL) | | Versioning | No | Yes (traditional or branch) | | Replication | Limited | Full sync across distributed servers | | Backup | Copy the folder | Database dump / transaction logs | | Cost | No additional license (comes with ArcGIS Pro) | Requires separate RDBMS license + Enterprise license | | Typical max data size | 10–50 TB (practical) | Petabyte-scale |
Use File Geodatabase for project-level work, departmental data, and analysis. Use Enterprise Geodatabase for city-wide, state-wide, or global operational systems requiring 24/7 concurrent editing. file ge
Modern CAM engineers use modules like the to troubleshoot and refine these files. By adjusting the "Machine Zero" and "Pivot Point" settings, engineers can synchronize the digital twin in NX with the physical reality of the machine tool. For complex 5-axis milling, the procedure often involves: | Aspect | File Geodatabase | Enterprise Geodatabase