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Using Google Drive for vector data work

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03-06-2025 11:39 AM
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SaraJL
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Hello everyone!

I was just curious if there is anyone else out there uses Google Drive for Desktop (the desktop app for Google Drive) with ArcGIS Pro for managing vector data in projects.

Sometimes, I've noticed that there is a lag in the sync when creating folders - if I make a new folder in Google Drive, and then log into ArcGIS Pro - there is usually about a 5-10 minute lag at times for the folder to show up. 

Wondering if anyone else has encountered this and what they have done to try and work around it! Usually, I just have students create a folder on the desktop and then drag it into the Google Drive via file explorer later. But sometimes no matter how much the folder connections are refreshed, it'll take a bit for the folder to sync up.

(Side note - we only really have access to Google Drive and Windows Network Shared drive as storage options. Public lab computers are on an occasional wipe schedule, so I don't have students save work to the public computers).

Thank you!

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DanPatterson
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It might be worth a read regarding esri practice

Problem: ArcGIS pro and Cloud Storage Services


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