topic Re: Was Network Analyst always exclusively an ArcGIS Pro extension? in ArcGIS Network Analyst Questions

Was Network Analyst always exclusively an ArcGIS Pro extension?

SeanConnor1 — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 21:34:58 GMT

I swear we used to have access to the network analyst extension with the desktop advanced license.

Re: Was Network Analyst always exclusively an ArcGIS Pro extension?

MelitaKennedy — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 21:39:40 GMT

I think it's always been a separately licensed extension. It's still there on my ArcGIS for Desktop 10.5 version. Did you recently upgrade but not install or enable the extension?

Re: Was Network Analyst always exclusively an ArcGIS Pro extension?

SeanConnor1 — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 21:48:22 GMT

I'm not seeing the license in ArcGIS Administrator and it says it unavailable when I go to Extensions.

Then I came across this:

ArcGIS Network Analyst | System Requirements

ArcGIS Network Analyst requires ArcGIS Pro (Basic, Standard, or Advanced).

ArcGIS Network Analyst | Overview

That states it's an ArcGIS Pro extension.

I'm running 10.2.1 and I know I had access at one point. Figured I'd check here before calling ESRI reps.

Re: Was Network Analyst always exclusively an ArcGIS Pro extension?

ChrisDonohue__GISP — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 21:54:46 GMT

I have it on ArcGIS 10.2.1 and it is a separate Extension. It doesn't come automatically with an Advanced license.

ArcGIS Help (10.2, 10.2.1, and 10.2.2)

The newer ESRI Help, unfortunately, seems to automatically assume everyone has the latest and greatest in software, so you have to take what you find with a grain of salt.

Chris Donohue, GISP

Re: Was Network Analyst always exclusively an ArcGIS Pro extension?

Robert_LeClair — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 21:57:15 GMT

If you're licensed for Network Analyst with ArcGIS Desktop (i.e. ArcMap, et. al.), then the same license is used for ArcGIS Pro. There are Network Analysis "Portal" tools available in ArcGIS Pro, but these use organizational credits.

Re: Was Network Analyst always exclusively an ArcGIS Pro extension?

RebeccaStrauch__GISP — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 22:06:26 GMT

Keep in mind that the license for Pro are managed thru ArcGIS Online (unless you have them converted to use the concurrent use license manager). You or your AGOL administrator may have you checked for the core, but not for the extension. Also, if the extension is not on current maintenance, it may not be available.

Re: Was Network Analyst always exclusively an ArcGIS Pro extension?

Robert_LeClair — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 22:11:38 GMT

HI Chris - I looked at the 10.5 Help for Network Analyst and although in a different format, clearly states that the Network Analyst extension is required. If you have suggestions on how to improve the Help System, there is a Feedback page you can communicate to Esri on proposed improvements. Cheers!

Re: Was Network Analyst always exclusively an ArcGIS Pro extension?

Robert_LeClair — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 22:12:26 GMT

Additionally you can convert a Named User license to a Single Use license as well.

Re: Was Network Analyst always exclusively an ArcGIS Pro extension?

RebeccaStrauch__GISP — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 22:15:41 GMT

ah yes...I also forget about that option since not one I would use (at this time).

I'm also not sure based on Sean's question whether the goal was to get it activated for Desktop or for Pro....a bit vague and could be read either way.