idea Option/check box/Location box to save Export location specific to each project in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Option/check box/Location box to save Export location specific to each project

NoahWasserman — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:35:51 GMT

When exporting a layout to PDF/JPEG/etc ArcPRO should save the location between sessions or there should be a check box or separate "Location" box so you can easily save the export location/path for all exports for that project. 100% of our PDF exports are to different locations than the default file location for any APRX, and even though ArcPRO saves the export location during the session, it does not between sessions. It seems silly to have to enter that location every time we open/use a project.

Re: Option/check box/Location box to save Export location specific to each project

MErikReedAugusta — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:47:57 GMT

One of the persistent frustrations of the Export tool is that it always defaults to the location of the last PDF I exported.

Generally, if I'm exporting a PDF, it's a map request. We maintain individual APRX file/folder pairs for each of our map requests. I want the PDFs to also be in that folder.

But if I'm not paying attention, the PDF export will always default to the previous map request I did, instead of the folder I'm actively in.

And yet, the file name defaults to the current map name. Why the old/current split?

Re: Option/check box/Location box to save Export location specific to each project

RTPL_AU — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:14:38 GMT

@NoahWasserman Great Idea.

Having an option to lock the destination is a good solution.

This needs to be per layout - I think I saw some other ideas relating to being able to change Export settings per Layout.

@KoryKramer - in a way related to the central variable Idea we're discussing.
Think of Layout Name <> Destination pairs.