prevent_delete.md

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This constraint attribute rule prevent a feature from deleted unless the feature is retired

Use cases

To prevent accidental deletion of an asset.

Workflow

Using ArcGIS Pro, use the Add Attribute Rule geoprocessing tool to define this rule on a feature class and optionally on a subtype in that feature class. Use the following values when defining the rule, the other options are not required or depend on your situation.

• Rule Type: Constraint
• Triggering Events: Delete

Expression Template

This constraint attribute rule prevent a feature from deleted unless the feature is retired

if ($feature.lifecyclestatus == 128 || $feature.lifecyclestatus == 64)
{
  return true;
}
return {'errorMessage': 'You are not allowed delete a feature until it is retired'};