idea Start ArcGIS PRO without a project, but with a new Map already added in automatically in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Start ArcGIS PRO without a project, but with a new Map already added in automatically

JoabelBarbieri — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:06:34 GMT

Is there a way to start ArcGIS PRO without a project but with a new Map already added in automatically?

Every time I have to click Insert>New Map to start pulling my data in. What if you could choose what to be added automatically (New Map, Scene, etc) on the Options>General>Start ArcGIS PRO... ?

If not an option currently, ESRI please consider adding it...

Improve user experience after selecting 'start without a template' in ArcGIS Pro

andrewdc_tt — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:16:00 GMT

At the moment, when selecting 'start without a template' in ArcGIS Pro (I use this option like 90% of the time, instead of saving up front), I get presented with a mostly blank interface - I feel like this wasted space could be made a lot more useful.

For me, I'm almost always starting with a map, so it would be much more useful for a map to automatically be created by default when I use this option.

Alternatively, having some large buttons in the centre that lets a user quickly choose what they launch into next would be useful, such as these:

I know these options are in the top left, but it should be much easier/obvious instead of this massive void in the user interface - having a default view would be even better.

Re: Start ArcGIS PRO without a project, but with a new Map already added in automatically - Status changed to: Under Consideration

NaicongLi — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 23:22:19 GMT

Re: Improve user experience after selecting 'start without a template' in ArcGIS Pro - Status changed to: Under Consideration

NaicongLi — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 23:31:49 GMT

Re: Improve user experience after selecting 'start without a template' in ArcGIS Pro

wayfaringrob — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:10:49 GMT

This is a good idea, at least make that big 'void' a drop zone that could create a map if data were dropped onto it. That's virtually how ArcMap opens.

Re: Improve user experience after selecting 'start without a template' in ArcGIS Pro

nspittlemeister_LCFPD — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:17:37 GMT

I came here to say the exact same thing. This would be very helpful and would save a couple clicks each time as I also almost always open a map after click Start without a template.

Re: Start ArcGIS PRO without a project, but with a new Map already added in automatically

NaicongLi — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:45:27 GMT

Hello @andrewdc_tt ,

Thank you very much for your feedback. We have merged your idea, together with its kudos, to this pre-existing idea which was seeking the same effect. Since your post is now considered a comment in this idea, would you please add a kudo to this idea so that your vote will be counted as well?

Thank you again, and we look forward to more of your feedback to help us improve ArcGIS Pro.