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Bring back the Default Folder and Default Database buttons in file dialog windows

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02-09-2023 06:13 PM
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RTPL_AU
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Pro uses seemingly random paths when opening a file dialog window to browse to a location when saving or opening anything. 

If it decided to use a project you last touched a year ago as the location when the window opens there is no easy way to get to your default location other than by navigating to it as you would any other folder/database.
Depending on how many folders or databases you have in a project, the sluggish nature of Pro means browsing Project > Databases or Project > Folders to get to the default location takes longer than the same action in ArcMap.

Returning these buttons to the dialog window WILL save valuable time and mouse clicks.
I'd love to see the reasoning behind & justification for removing them.

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RTPL_AU

@HollyTorpey_LSA , @KoryKramer  Link this with BUG-000153312 - Pro folder sort behaviour is different to most other applications / Windows.

Causes the same "folder is missing" shock as 'losing' the default folder.

 

giannalogy

I agree with @HollyTorpey_LSA that this creates confusion, frustration, and loss of efficiency

RTPL_AU

Add shortcut buttons for default folder & default gdb back into Catalog pane view. 

There is a lot of open space to add the buttons back to get parity with ArcMap:

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While working with a number of data sources, folders & databases there is currently no quick way to get back to your default folder or database. Add the weird sorting Pro uses and it becomes a scroll-fest.
In ArcMap it was just a click away.

 

RTPL_AU

Hi @KoryKramer  - Based on Esri's treatment of previous ideas these two ideas are not the same and should be kept separate to not confuse the issue. 

One is for the Catalog Pane and the other for the file dialog browser. 

If you see them as the same, please ensure that both are incorporated at the same time.

Thanks.

 

KoryKramer

@RTPL_AU Thanks for keeping us honest --> "If you see them as the same, please ensure that both are incorporated at the same time."

We've consulted internally on this and we'll look at these as the same work.