Shared Connections of Non Pro Folders are Gone??

Question

I am curious about who made the BONEHEADED decision to take away the ability to create Enterprise Database connections in folders outside of the "Project" folder?

I have dozens of users who rely on shared connection docs (.sde) files, and while we can see the older/legacy files PRO will not open them, and you also can't create new ones. When you right click a folder and select the "New" sub-menu; Enterprise DB connections is gone.

WHY???

dewright_ca · Answer

Yes that is the NEW workaround for the poor UX change that was made that directly impacts users.

Poor UX consideration.

KoryKramer · Answer

Hi @DEWright_CA

You are correct that new database connections cannot currently be created in folders outside the project folder. But note that you can create the connection file (either as a Favorite > Add Item>

or from the Databases node under the Project tab:

)

and then you should be able to move that connection file to any other folder.

Please see this idea to add the option to other context menus https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-ideas/add-quot-add-new-database-connection-quot-to-new/idi-p/940085 Add your support by giving it kudos.

Thank you.