ArcGIS Pro - Add Load Objects Command

[RichardLittlefield]

In ArcMap there is the Load Objects Command, it's found under customize mode. See link on how to add it in ArcMap. I use this all the time, and would like to see it in Pro or an equivalent tool. I've done a little bit of searching and it doesn't seem to exist for Pro. Can it please be added?

Adding the Load Objects command to ArcMap—ArcGIS Help | ArcGIS Desktop 

[RichardLittlefield]

I've spoken with Esri and the equivalent tool in Pro is the Append tool. I've tested this tool with my workflows and it works great.

http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/tool-reference/data-management/append.htm

[ThomasColson]

But this tool can't be added to the, say, Edit Toolbar as the Simple Data Loader can in ArcMap. Second, the Simple Data Loader would automatically pick up matching schema, and use pick-lists where it didn't match, or give me the choice to default to null. This is far more cumbersome and time-consuming with the append tool. 

[RichardLittlefield]

To me, it might take a little bit longer to pick your fields, but that could also be the user. I'm not use to the interface of the append tool yet, so maybe it was me. My main concern was being able to match up the fields between the datasets with the pick lists, which the append tool has. I wanted the Load Objects or an equivalent tool. The append tool is equivalent in my opinion as of now.

Everything in Pro you have to run a tool to do something. So I don't see them changing that. You'll have to run the append tool.

Not sure if it is possible, but you can try going to Options > Customize the Ribbon. Maybe you can add the append tool to your edit tab? Might be worth trying?

[CherylTrine]

The append tool may accomplish what the Load Objects command did, but it is much more cumbersome.  It takes four clicks to change the source for one field, whereas in Load Objects it took only one!  When you have many fields to map, time really adds up.  I would be happy if the append tool were modified so field mapping is done like in the Load Objects command.

[CARTOG]

I also still use the Load Objects tool on a daily basis (2024). I am in the water and sewer industry where I receive cad files from developing engineers for subdivisions in one of the largest residential growth areas in the country. We created cad submittal requirements 18 years ago that require the engineers to submit cad files with complete layer separation and that is where load objects tool outshines the ArcPro Append tool. With load objects, I can grab a specific cad layer and visually see how many features I am loading and mass attribute the features just prior to committing the data to my SDE feature class. I am currently looking at a third party to build the tool in Pro for $32K

[NickBosGISDivision]

29JUL2024: I too have utilized "Load Objects" in ArcMap for the last 20 years and is a solid tool to accomplish the needed task.  As I now am transitioning full blown into ArcGIS Pro I expected this tool to have already been migrated into the Pro.  Am very disappointed.  I hope it happens sooner than later.  I've been utilizing ESRI software since OCT 1988 and have overall been pleased with ESRI software, please migrate ASAP.