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Shared Connections of Non Pro Folders are Gone??

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12-15-2023 10:48 AM
DEWright_CA
Frequent Contributor

I am curious about who made the BONEHEADED decision to take away the ability to create Enterprise Database connections in folders outside of the "Project" folder?

I have dozens of users who rely on shared connection docs (.sde) files, and while we can see the older/legacy files PRO will not open them, and you also can't create new ones. When you right click a folder and select the "New" sub-menu; Enterprise DB connections is gone.

WHY???

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KoryKramer
Esri Community Moderator

Hi @DEWright_CA 

You are correct that new database connections cannot currently be created in folders outside the project folder. But note that you can create the connection file (either as a Favorite > Add Item>

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or from the Databases node under the Project tab:

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and then you should be able to move that connection file to any other folder.

Please see this idea to add the option to other context menus https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-ideas/add-quot-add-new-database-connection-quot-to-new/idi-... Add your support by giving it kudos.

Thank you.

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DEWright_CA
Frequent Contributor

Yes that is the NEW workaround for the poor UX change that was made that directly impacts users.

Poor UX consideration.

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