When a database view performs poorly in a map, registering it with the geodatabase can significantly improve performance.

1. Why Register with the Geodatabase?

Registering a database view with the geodatabase integrates it into the geodatabase system, enabling:

Proper use of spatial indexes.

Optimization of queries by the geodatabase.

Improved handling of large datasets by leveraging geodatabase-specific performance enhancements.

2. Why Not Other Options?

Export to Shapefile:

Shapefiles are a flat file format that lacks indexing and performance optimization. Using shapefiles is not suitable for complex queries or large datasets.

Join to Another Feature Class:

Joining data does not address the root cause of performance issues in the view and may further degrade performance if the join adds complexity.

Steps to Register a Database View with the Geodatabase:

OpenArcGIS Proand connect to the database.

Use theRegister with Geodatabasetool, specifying the database view.

Configure the registration to include spatial indexes if the view contains spatial data.

Save and test the performance of the registered view in a map.

Additional Notes:

If the database view includes complex SQL logic, simplify the query if possible to further improve performance.

Ensure that the underlying tables in the view are properly indexed.

References from Esri Documentation and Learning Resources:

Registering Views with a Geodatabase

Improving Map Performance with Views

Conclusion:

Registering the database view with the geodatabase enables spatial indexing and geodatabase optimization, addressing performance issues and ensuring efficient rendering and querying.