topic Re: Refresh drive/folder in Computer tab in Catalog pane in ArcGIS Pro Questions

Refresh drive/folder in Computer tab in Catalog pane

Bud — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 06:26:41 GMT

In ArcGIS Pro 3.1, there is new functionality where we can browse folders without creating a connection to a folder. Which is helpful.

Scenario:
In Windows Explorer, I've created a new folder on my C drive. Now, I want to refresh my C drive in Catalog to see the new folder. But when I right-click a drive or folder in Catalog, I don't see a refresh option.

Is there a way to refresh? Or is that functionality missing?

(Similarly, I also want to create a new folder from the Computer tab in Catalog, without using folder connections. But the Right-click >>> New menu option is greyed out.)

Re: Refresh drive/folder in Computer tab in Catalog pane

JohnWatt — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:42:06 GMT

Hi - is hiding under the hamburger button.

Re: Refresh drive/folder in Computer tab in Catalog pane

Bud — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 06:31:08 GMT

Good catch. Same applies for the Catalog pane:

Side question: Do you see a way to create a new folder or a new geodatabase via the Computer tab?

Re: Refresh drive/folder in Computer tab in Catalog pane

NaicongLi — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:33:51 GMT

Hello @Bud ,

We have done work as you suggested in this idea: https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-ideas/catalog-computer-tab-equivalent-project-tab-folder/idi-p/1275346, and the work should improve your experience on refreshing the content of a drive/folder under Computer. Please check ArcGIS Pro 3.6 when it is released. Thank you for your feedback and questions.