If I move a folder containing APRXs via Catalog, repair all the relative paths so my layers don't break

AlfredBaldenweck — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:54:26 GMT

Pro 3.1

As is discussed at length in the Idea linked above, Pro relies on relative paths for data connections. This causes problems when the APRX, MAPX, PAGX, and most LYRX are moved, since the relative paths then resolve to files that don't exist.

What I would like to see is:

If I use Catalog to move a folder that contains an APRX/MAPX/PAGX/LYRX, automatically repair and repoint the relative paths to prevent breakages.

Please add this functionality; it would massively simplify our content management.

Re: If I move a folder containing APRXs via Catalog, repair all the relative paths so my layers don't break

AlfredBaldenweck — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:36:28 GMT

Related ENH, not yet linked to this Idea at time of writing this comment: ENH-000126647

The suggested workarounds are not ideal, most notably the use of a project package is insufficient due to their tendency to duplicate data unnecessarily.

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If I move a folder containing APRXs via Catalog, repair all the relative paths so my layers don't break

Re: If I move a folder containing APRXs via Catalog, repair all the relative paths so my layers don't break