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Remove Geometry and Built-in Columns

Overview​

The Remove Geometry and Built-in Columns tool removes geometry columns and built-in columns from vector data, and exports the result as a pure attribute table.

How It Works​

This tool is used to clean up feature attribute tables and geometry columns. Before processing, confirm the field structure, encoding, and attribute field support of the output format.

Use Cases​

  • Quickly generate standardized results when geometry columns and built-in columns must be removed.
  • Use as an intermediate step in a longer GIS processing chain before further analysis.
  • Improve efficiency in batch processing, repeated runs, or standardized delivery workflows.

Parameters​

ParameterDescriptionNotes
Input vector fileSpecifies the input vector file.Required
Output table fileSpecifies the output table file.Required

Steps​

  1. Start the tool: Open the Geoprocessing Toolbox, go to Vector Tools > Field Calculation, and start the Remove Geometry and Built-in Columns tool pane.
  2. Prepare the input: Select Input vector file and confirm that the input data is complete and readable.
  3. Set parameters: Confirm the columns to be removed based on the field structure and the intended table output.
  4. Set the output: Specify Output table file, and confirm that the output path, format, and naming rules meet downstream requirements.
  5. Run and review the result: Click Run to execute the task. After completion, check that the output file contains the expected attribute fields and no geometry columns or built-in columns.

Notes​

  • When the output is a table file, geometry columns are removed. The result keeps only the cleaned attribute fields after built-in identifiers are removed.