Set Pro's default settings programmatically?

[AlfredBaldenweck]

Is it possible to set Pro's settings (e.g. default project save location) programmatically (Read: through code)?

Thanks!

[Robert_LeClair]

Yes, you I believe you can do this using the workflow described in this Esri Technical Support document.  Not necessarily Python code but there is code involved in the user.config file.

[AlfredBaldenweck]

This is a great start! The other setting I'd look to look for is changing the default Package unpacking location. I don't seem to be able to find it in that config file; is there another place I should look?

[Robert_LeClair]

Yes, in ArcGIS Pro itself, go the Project->Options->Application group->Share and Download tab and you see many options for Staging, Unpacking of packages, templates, files and offline maps.  There is a radio button you can click "Ask where to save before unpacking" that you can set too. If you accept application defaults, they always go to your C:\Users\user_profile\Documents\ArcGIS Pro\Packages directory or others seen in this pane.

[AlfredBaldenweck]

Yes, I'm hoping to do this without having to open Pro itself so I can apply these settings for multiple users. Is there a file outside of Pro that I can mess with to make this happen?

[Robert_LeClair]

Hmmm...not sure.  @KoryKramer - are you aware of a file that can be modified outside of the Project->Options to set a default package output location?

[KoryKramer]

@AlfredBaldenweck read through this https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/get-started/application-setting-management.htm

The workflow is designed for admins who want to set (and optionally lock) settings and deploy those to multiple machines.

[AlfredBaldenweck]

Thanks, Kory and @Robert_LeClair ! I'll give this a look.