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Blog discussion - The Prune Branch History tool

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07-03-2025 04:34 PM
ElaineEvans
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Managing the history of your branch versioned datasets just got a lot easier!

Introducing the new Prune Branch History tool in ArcGIS Pro 3.5! 

This powerful tool was developed in response to community feedback and is designed to help you manage and clean up the historical records of branch versioned datasets.

The tool offers flexible options, including:

  • A Report Only mode to preview what will be pruned
  • The ability to set a Prune Before Date to target specific timeframes
  • Controls to prune all eligible data or just the system tables

👉Read the full blog now and start pruning like a pro! 🌱

About the Author
Elaine is a Senior Product Engineer on the Geodatabase team at Esri and has worked in various capacities with the geodatabase at Esri since 2001. She is passionate about creating innovative content that empowers users to unlock the full potential of their data. A proud southerner, Elaine is a devoted wife, mother of two daughters, and an avid rose gardening enthusiast. Elaine holds a degree in Geography with a focus on GIS & Emergency Management from Florida State University, GO NOLES!!