Why aren't your local favorites an option to repair data sources?

[Matt-Huser]

When I try to repair or change data sources, I don't have an option to use a source that has been saved in my local profile favorites dialogue.  Am I missing something in my profile configuration or is this by design?  (See screenshot)

 

[DanPatterson]

A somewhat related "Idea"

Make Folder Favorites References Again! - Esri Community

and you might want to see if there are some that match

Search Favorites on Ideas

[AmyRoust]

Matt, that drives me nuts. I know Repair Data Source isn't the only place that does that, but I can't remember at the moment where. According to a comment on that ArcGIS Idea, they thought that a fix would be in Pro 2.9, but I'm using that right now and it's still not an option. At least it's on their road map.

[Matt-Huser · Accepted solution]

After working with ESRI Support, they showed me a way to get my favorites to behave the way I would have expected in the first place.

Go to your Favorites Pane and right click on each item to select "Add to New Projects" 

Now they are available!

[AmyRoust]

Sweet. Thanks for sharing!