Convert GDBTABLX to AGA

Understanding gdbtablx and aga file formats

GDBTABELX files are table index files used by Esri's File Geodatabase (GDB) system. They store attribute table index data for spatial datasets, helping GIS software efficiently access and manage geospatial information. These files are not meant for direct editing or viewing, but are essential for the internal functioning of geodatabases.

AGA files, on the other hand, are associated with ArcGIS ArcInfo Generate ASCII format, commonly used for exchanging vector data (such as points, lines, and polygons) in a simple text-based format. AGA files are widely supported for data migration and interoperability between GIS platforms.

How to convert gdbtablx to aga

Direct conversion from gdbtablx to aga is not straightforward, as gdbtablx files are not standalone data files but index files. To export geospatial data from a File Geodatabase to the AGA (ArcInfo Generate) format, you need to:

1. Access the actual feature class or table within the File Geodatabase (not the gdbtablx file itself).
2. Use GIS software to export the feature class to the ArcInfo Generate (AGA) format.

Recommended software for conversion

The best software for this process is Esri ArcGIS Pro or ArcMap. These tools allow you to export geodatabase feature classes to the Generate format. Here’s how you can do it:

• Open your File Geodatabase in ArcGIS Pro or ArcMap.
• Right-click the desired feature class (not the gdbtablx file) in the Catalog pane.
• Select Data → Export Data.
• In the export dialog, choose ArcInfo Generate as the output format.
• Specify the output location and filename, then click OK or Export.

Alternatively, GDAL/OGR (an open-source geospatial data conversion toolkit) can be used via the ogr2ogr command-line tool to convert feature classes from a File Geodatabase to the Generate format:

ogr2ogr -f "AVCBin" output_folder input.gdb feature_class_name

Note: You must have the FileGDB driver enabled in GDAL for this to work.

Summary

While you cannot convert a gdbtablx file directly to aga, you can export the relevant geospatial data from a File Geodatabase to the ArcInfo Generate format using ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, or GDAL/OGR. Always work with the feature class or table, not the index file itself.