Named Tables
Description
A named table is a type of named resource that defines the properties of a data source; it is a reference to data in various formats, such as:
- TAB files
- Shapefiles
- GeoPackages
- Oracle databases
- SQL Server databases
- PostgreSQL/PostGIS databases
- Generic JDBC databases (includes X/Y)
- View tables (query)
Schemas
The schemas for named table definitions are defined in MXP_NamedResource_1_5.xsd and MXP_MapDataSource_1_5.xsd.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| NamedDataSourceDefinition | The root element of a named table definition. |
Examples
Refer to the following topics for examples of named table definitions: