topic Re: We have built one product using ESRI runtime and we are shipping scratch.gdb (inside template folder) as part of product..... do we really need scratch.gdb to ship. Can we remove it from our installation folder...... will there any issues? in Java Maps SDK Questions https://community.esri.com/t5/java-maps-sdk-questions/we-have-built-one-product-using-esri-runtime-and/m-p/403154#M1235 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I think the Geoprocessing Help is quite clear about this. The scratch geodatabase, if used as a geoprocessing environment variable, so called as:</P><P></P><P><STRONG> <SPAN class="">arcpy.env.scratchGDB</SPAN></STRONG></P><P><STRONG><SPAN class=""></SPAN></STRONG></P><P><SPAN class="">is <EM><STRONG>guaranteed</STRONG></EM> to be there. ArcGIS will automatically create it, even if it is not there. See here:</SPAN></P><P><SPAN class=""></SPAN></P><P><SPAN class=""><A class="link-titled" href="https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/tool-reference/environment-settings/scratch-gdb.htm" title="https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/tool-reference/environment-settings/scratch-gdb.htm">Scratch GDB (Environment setting)—Geoprocessing | Documentation</A>&nbsp;</SPAN></P><P><SPAN class=""></SPAN></P><P><SPAN class="">This makes it safe to write to this environment / workspace even in portable applications / tools.</SPAN></P></BODY></HTML> Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:05:07 GMT MarcoBoeringa 2020-06-24T20:05:07Z We have built one product using ESRI runtime and we are shipping scratch.gdb (inside template folder) as part of product..... do we really need scratch.gdb to ship. Can we remove it from our installation folder...... will there any issues? https://community.esri.com/t5/java-maps-sdk-questions/we-have-built-one-product-using-esri-runtime-and/m-p/403151#M1232 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>In simple test, like reading the properties (CRS, geometry...etc) of a shape file we found no issue....even after we removed the 'scratch.gdb' file from (&lt;Installation Directory&gt;\ArcGIS\ArcGISRuntime10.2.4\LocalServer64\ArcToolbox\Templates)</P><P></P><P>But still we are NOT sure .....is it safe to remove 'scratch.gdb' file.</P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 12 Jun 2020 05:14:06 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/java-maps-sdk-questions/we-have-built-one-product-using-esri-runtime-and/m-p/403151#M1232 HimanshuTambe 2020-06-12T05:14:06Z Re: We have built one product using ESRI runtime and we are shipping scratch.gdb (inside template folder) as part of product..... do we really need scratch.gdb to ship. Can we remove it from our installation folder...... will there any issues? https://community.esri.com/t5/java-maps-sdk-questions/we-have-built-one-product-using-esri-runtime-and/m-p/403152#M1233 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I'm seeking clarification from the Local Server team.&nbsp; Will reply with an answer shortly.</P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:09:29 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/java-maps-sdk-questions/we-have-built-one-product-using-esri-runtime-and/m-p/403152#M1233 MarkBaird 2020-06-23T11:09:29Z Re: We have built one product using ESRI runtime and we are shipping scratch.gdb (inside template folder) as part of product..... do we really need scratch.gdb to ship. Can we remove it from our installation folder...... will there any issues? https://community.esri.com/t5/java-maps-sdk-questions/we-have-built-one-product-using-esri-runtime-and/m-p/403153#M1234 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Okay the word from the Local Server team is that the GDB is needed by some GP tools which need to write&nbsp;content into it.&nbsp; So you could exclude it if you've tested you workflows function correctly.</P><P></P><P>If however you start using a GP tool which does need it, you may run into trouble.</P></BODY></HTML> Wed, 24 Jun 2020 09:03:29 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/java-maps-sdk-questions/we-have-built-one-product-using-esri-runtime-and/m-p/403153#M1234 MarkBaird 2020-06-24T09:03:29Z Re: We have built one product using ESRI runtime and we are shipping scratch.gdb (inside template folder) as part of product..... do we really need scratch.gdb to ship. Can we remove it from our installation folder...... will there any issues? https://community.esri.com/t5/java-maps-sdk-questions/we-have-built-one-product-using-esri-runtime-and/m-p/403154#M1235 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I think the Geoprocessing Help is quite clear about this. The scratch geodatabase, if used as a geoprocessing environment variable, so called as:</P><P></P><P><STRONG> <SPAN class="">arcpy.env.scratchGDB</SPAN></STRONG></P><P><STRONG><SPAN class=""></SPAN></STRONG></P><P><SPAN class="">is <EM><STRONG>guaranteed</STRONG></EM> to be there. ArcGIS will automatically create it, even if it is not there. See here:</SPAN></P><P><SPAN class=""></SPAN></P><P><SPAN class=""><A class="link-titled" href="https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/tool-reference/environment-settings/scratch-gdb.htm" title="https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/tool-reference/environment-settings/scratch-gdb.htm">Scratch GDB (Environment setting)—Geoprocessing | Documentation</A>&nbsp;</SPAN></P><P><SPAN class=""></SPAN></P><P><SPAN class="">This makes it safe to write to this environment / workspace even in portable applications / tools.</SPAN></P></BODY></HTML> Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:05:07 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/java-maps-sdk-questions/we-have-built-one-product-using-esri-runtime-and/m-p/403154#M1235 MarcoBoeringa 2020-06-24T20:05:07Z