Update data source for feature dataset as opposed to layer by layer

[deleted-user-sYHsW3p_gN5o]

I'm migrating several feature datasets from file geodatabases to SDE, but the datasets are tied to several map documents. Is there a faster way to update the data source for these layers than one by one?

[JayantaPoddar · Accepted solution]

Move the File geodatabases from their original location. Then, when you open an MXD, the link of the database to the layers will be missing. Right-click any layer in TOC > Data > Repair Data Source. Point to the corresponding Feature Class in the Enterprise Geodatabase.

All the layers having the data source in the same Geodatabase/dataset will get restored.

[deleted-user-sYHsW3p_gN5o]

Thank you, Jayanta! I'm glad the answer is so simple. Hopefully this question can stick around to be helpful to others.

[JayantaPoddar]

Also bookmark Rebecca's‌ blog. It will come really handy when you have to deal with huge number of MXDs at one go.

[RebeccaStrauch__GISP]

You may want to check out my addin /blogs/myAlaskaGIS/2015/08/31/python-addin-for-data-inventory-and-broken-link-repair?sr=search&searc...‌  As Jayanta mentions, you will want to move or rename the original fgdb so they show as broken.  This addin may be overkill if you only have a couple mxd, but handy if you have many.  It does have a few more utils that might help too.