Adding Data

[LukeWebb]

Hello All,

Is there anywhere I can type the full path to a file, to add it to the map, like in the old add data dialog of ArcMap?

In my pro, it only takes me to the workspace, and doesnt add the dataset.

Would especially like to be able to type in a colon delimited string like in the old days.

C:\dataset1.shp;C:\dataset2.shp

Thanks!

[BruceHarold · Accepted solution]

Hi you can add data from path one at a time:

[LukeWebb]

Thanks!

[RobertBorchert]

Some things in Pro are a little frustrating to figure out. 

First start Pro and start without a project.  Click on Catalog and you will see the Project Portal Favorites and History tabs.  Select Favorites.

On the right will be a drop down menu for Add Item.

The first choice is Add Folder. I used this to connect to my C: drive and our company I: drive (network)

You can also make connections to databases, servers, etc.

Then as long as your logged in as you they will be in your favorites.

Now you have 2 options. 

1. You can add data to our map by navigating to it in Favorites and right click to add to your map

2. Or from Favorites you can right click on the Folder or Dataset and either add to project or add to all projects. 

For me I have our two SDE databases added as Add to All Projects.  Now when I click on Add data those that I have added to all projects are there to choose from.