On January 29, Bruce Harold and I presented the Live Training Seminar Streamline GIS Workflows with ArcGIS Pro
Here are your top 10 questions and answers from Bruce:
Can I open existing Desktop MXD documents in Pro, and save to an MXD?
You can import an ArcMap MXD document into a Pro 2D map, and you can also import ArcScene and ArcGlobe documents, but you cannot save back to those document types.
Is ArcGIS Pro a free addition to ArcMap 10.3 ?
If you are current on maintenance for ArcGIS for Desktop you are entitled to ArcGIS Pro at no extra cost.
How does Pro integrate with ArcGIS for Server?
Pro can consume Server services and publish maps and scenes to Portal for ArcGIS, which is a component of Server Standard & Advanced. Pro uses a Portal for its licensing.
Can a single data source be edited in Pro or ArcMap, or do I need to stick to one application for editing?
Yes, you can edit data using either application, but at the 1.0 release some workflows are not supported in Pro, like reconciling and posting to versions.
Do you need the 3D Analyst Extension to run ArcGIS Pro?
No, ArcGIS Pro is a natively 3D capable application.
Can we save a Pro project as a template and use it repeatedly for more than one imported MXD?
Yes, this is a good way to ensure your favorite layout settings are available to all imported maps; you can reuse and share Pro templates across your organization.
Do you need a CityEngine license to use rule packages for symbology?
No, you can use CityEngine rule package files without the need for a CityEngine license.
What if you use a concurrent license model? How does one-to-one entitlement work in this case?
Both single use and concurrent licenses for ArcGIS for Desktop carry an entitlement of 1:1 provisioning for ArcGIS Pro.
Is there a .NET API available for Pro?
Not at the 1.0 release, but there will be a .NET SDK available for ArcGIS Pro later in 2015.
Will ArcMap/Catalog/Scene/Globe be decommissioned and replaced by ArcGIS Pro?
The 32bit ArcGIS for Desktop applications will be supported and enhanced for the foreseeable future, but ultimately their lifespan is subject to 32bit operating system support.
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