topic Re: Set Pro's default settings programmatically? in ArcGIS Pro Questions

Set Pro's default settings programmatically?

AlfredBaldenweck — Mon, 20 May 2024 18:33:58 GMT

Is it possible to set Pro's settings (e.g. default project save location) programmatically (Read: through code)?

Thanks!

Re: Set Pro's default settings programmatically?

Robert_LeClair — Tue, 21 May 2024 16:10:07 GMT

Yes, you I believe you can do this using the workflow described in this Esri Technical Support document. Not necessarily Python code but there is code involved in the user.config file.

Re: Set Pro's default settings programmatically?

AlfredBaldenweck — Tue, 21 May 2024 19:47:41 GMT

This is a great start! The other setting I'd look to look for is changing the default Package unpacking location. I don't seem to be able to find it in that config file; is there another place I should look?

Re: Set Pro's default settings programmatically?

Robert_LeClair — Tue, 21 May 2024 19:56:08 GMT

Yes, in ArcGIS Pro itself, go the Project->Options->Application group->Share and Download tab and you see many options for Staging, Unpacking of packages, templates, files and offline maps. There is a radio button you can click "Ask where to save before unpacking" that you can set too. If you accept application defaults, they always go to your C:\Users\user_profile\Documents\ArcGIS Pro\Packages directory or others seen in this pane.

Re: Set Pro's default settings programmatically?

AlfredBaldenweck — Tue, 21 May 2024 19:58:22 GMT

Yes, I'm hoping to do this without having to open Pro itself so I can apply these settings for multiple users. Is there a file outside of Pro that I can mess with to make this happen?

Re: Set Pro's default settings programmatically?

Robert_LeClair — Tue, 21 May 2024 20:16:32 GMT

Hmmm...not sure. @KoryKramer - are you aware of a file that can be modified outside of the Project->Options to set a default package output location?

Re: Set Pro's default settings programmatically?

KoryKramer — Tue, 21 May 2024 20:22:02 GMT

@AlfredBaldenweck read through this https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/get-started/application-setting-management.htm

The workflow is designed for admins who want to set (and optionally lock) settings and deploy those to multiple machines.

Re: Set Pro's default settings programmatically?

AlfredBaldenweck — Tue, 21 May 2024 20:23:25 GMT

Thanks, Kory and @Robert_LeClair ! I'll give this a look.