Downloading and Creating a PODS 7 File Geodatabase and Setting the Coordinate System for the Featured Dataset in PODS 7 File Geodatabase

This instructional session, led by Marissa Anderson of Magnolia River, walks users through the initial steps of setting up a PODS 7 File Geodatabase. Designed for GIS professionals and pipeline data managers, the tutorial demonstrates how to download the necessary PODS 7 files, import the XML schema into a new geodatabase using ArcGIS Pro, and prepare the environment for data loading. The session emphasizes the importance of establishing a proper spatial reference system tailored to the organization’s geographic location.