View mapinfo without converting as it was possible in ArcMap

[CordulaGöke]

In ArcMap it was possible to load MapInfo .Tab data directly with the data interoperability extension. Now I have to convert them to gdb or shapefiles. This makes it very cumbersome, increases the risk of several versions and blows up the data volume. So I really would like the option to view .Tab data with the data interoperability extension back.

[BruceHarold]

Hi Cordula

The nature of Pro makes it hard for us to replicate the interoperability connection experience you are referring to.  What you can do is create a toolbox with a model that does a Quick Import then copies the data into memory and into your map, like this:

[CordulaGöke]

@BruceHaroldGreat idea to keep it in memory. I am not sure if I then have to rerun the step every time I open the map again? I am curious about what made it easier for you to implement in ArcMap?

[BruceHarold]

The multithreaded nature of Pro and that Data Interoperability runs in a separate process made it hard to make connections work.  Memory workspace persistence between sessions is coming but I'm not sure of the time frame.

[SeaRM]

Hello, CordulaGöke.

What about TAB Reader if you need to add MapInfo datasets and workspaces directly?

[CordulaGöke]

@SeaRMIf there are options that still work, it is great. It just seems like a step back that something that was included earlier, is not provided by ESRI any more.