Lyr File

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01-20-2015 12:55 PM
ShaunDodson
New Contributor II

When I try to add a Layer file (.lyr) I get a red exclamation point asking me to click to "repair layer's data source".  When i bring this same layer file in the ArcMap 10.3, it displays the data/database that the layer file is referencing just fine.  Does ArcMap Pro not support .lyr files?  I would find this strange as .lyr files appear as a supported file type when browsing for data to add to a project.

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JoshuaBixby
MVP Esteemed Contributor

Did you see the screenshot before you posted it?  I see your Inbox and other stuff.  Trimming the screenshot to relevant parts makes it easier to work with.

Anyhow, yes, layer files are supported, but I think you are looking at this from the wrong perspective.  Layer files reference data sources, so are you sure the actual data source is supported?  Are you working with a personal geodatabases possibly?

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