Classified Renderer with Mosaic Dataset

[JasonGreenlaw]

I am in dire need of the ability to apply a Classified Renderer to a Mosaic Dataset.  Specificially, I need to import Classified Renderer symbology from a layer file.

My data is frequently changing and I need to be able to apply a color map that extends below & above the minimum and maximum values of my sample datasets.  In order to accomplish this, I had to use ArcObjects/ArcGIS Engine to create a ClassifyColorRampRenderer, apply it to a layer and export it to a Layer File, which was hard enough.  But now I can't even import said symbology because Mosaic Datasets don't support it!  Quite frustrating.

I had a few hits when I searched the forums, and one post (http://forums.arcgis.com/threads/45727-Unable-to-use-a-classified-renderer-on-a-DEM-mosaic-dataset?p...) indicated that this functionality would be available at 10.1.

I am currently still evaluating 10.1 beta 2, and this functionality is still not available. 

Has this been fixed for the 10.1 release candidate and/or will it be fixed for the final 10.1 release?

A Raster Catalog *would* work for my purposes, since they support Classified Renderers, but for some reason ArcMap won't allow you to import symbology to a Raster Catalog layer from a Layer File! 

Any info would be appreciated.

Jason

[JasonGreenlaw]

My apologies, I was wrong--this functionality is available at 10.1 Beta 2.  The trick is that you must Calculate Statistics on the Mosaic Dataset before a Classified Renderer can be applied.

Does anyone know if ESRI plans to allow users to import symbology to a raster catalog from a layer file?

Jason