Can .lyrx files open ArcGIS Pro like .lyr files do for ArcGIS?

Question

We have a HTML based portal page that lists common corporate datasets using .lyr files that point towards the appropriate data source (SDE, REST services etc.) This works slick as users simply click on the layer they want and it gets added automatically to ArcGIS Desktop if it's open and if not opens it and then adds it. I can't seem to replicate that functionality with Pro?

Robert_LeClair · Answer

I don't see anything in the internals as far as when this enhancement request will be implemented but the Tech Review is complete.  That's all I can see now...

AnthonyIerulli · Answer

Thanks Robert. Do you know if the enhancement has been accepted and will be implemented? Is there an ETA for the functionality?

Robert_LeClair · Answer

There's a related enhancement request from June 5, 2020 asking for this functionality that I think is very similar to what's being requested here.  If an ArcGIS Pro project is already open, it adds the *.lyrx to an open Map View.  Else if AGP is not open, it starts an AGP and adds the *.lyrx to a new Map View.  Current AGP workflow is double-clicking a *.lyrx file in File Explorer, it starts a new AGP project regardless of an open AGP session or not.

ENH-000131830 : Requesting the ability to open the .lyrx file in the same session of ArcGIS Pro when clicking on the .lyrx hyperlink from the identify tool window.