topic Re: why does "Output Location" not show existing files? in ArcGIS Pro Questions

why does "Output Location" not show existing files?

PRuss — Thu, 14 May 2020 14:46:02 GMT

why does "Output Location" not show existing files?

using Pro 2.5

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Re: why does "Output Location" not show existing files?

JonahLay — Thu, 14 May 2020 15:09:53 GMT

Hello,

You are prompted to specify a location where your output feature class will be created. The location can either be a geodatabase or folder. The Output Location window does not show existing files because files are not valid locations for your output.

See the following for more information: Feature Class to Feature Class—Conversion toolbox | Documentation

Best,

Jonah

Re: why does "Output Location" not show existing files?

PRuss — Thu, 14 May 2020 15:27:09 GMT

Pro is intentionally only showing existing GDBs or folders in the Output Location window?

if so, why?

This creates extra steps (opening Windows Explorer to see all existing files) when exporting to other formats (like shp) besides GDBs or folders.

Re: why does "Output Location" not show existing files?

JonahLay — Fri, 15 May 2020 14:21:30 GMT

This is an intention design, likely for the sake of simplicity. If you would to recommend a change, feel free to submit a request here: ArcGIS Ideas

Thanks,

Jonah

Re: why does "Output Location" not show existing files?

PRuss — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:27:18 GMT

remarkable this has not already been added to Ideas... I added it today: https://community.esri.com/ideas/18454