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PDF Question

DEAF_PROBERT_68 — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:04:26 GMT

Are we able to view PDF files within ArcGIS Pro Catalog Pane or View ?

If yes, then how ?

Re: PDF Question

DanPatterson — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:16:25 GMT

No. It only lists files you can open/use.

Re: PDF Question

BarryNorthey — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:38:40 GMT

You can convert PDFs to TIFF files as a workaround using the PDF To TIFF GP tool.

Re: PDF Question

DanPatterson — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:45 GMT

or just use Windows File Explorer to open them, and save a conversion if your intent is to preview files.

Re: PDF Question

DEAF_PROBERT_68 — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:34:44 GMT

What I am trying to say here is in ArcCatalog and you can add a pdf file there and then when you double click on a file it opens for you ... So I guess it would be nice if you have it in ArcGIS Catalog Pane or View to click on that file and display it....

Otherwise Thank you for the tips

Re: PDF Question

Robert_LeClair — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:01:35 GMT

Currently, this is not supported in the Catalog View in ArcGIS Pro. On the Supported data types and items -> Files supported as inputs or outputs, it does mention PDF as available on the browse dialog boxes but are not available in the Catalog Pane or Catalog View. There is a ArcGIS Idea here you can upvote to get more views/traction with the development team.