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Bug

Bring back the ability to change the default location of My Toolboxes in the user interface.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM063036
SubmittedNovember 23, 2010
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.0
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionXP
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

We apologize that we were unable to address this issue within the current product support cycle. If the issue continues to affect your work in a supported release, please contact Technical Support.

Workaround

Although the option to change the location has been removed from the UI the registry setting is still observed by ArcMap. To change the location of My Toolboxes in the registry:Go to Start > Run and type regeditNavigate to HKEY_Current_User\Software\ESRI\Desktop10.0\ArcToolbox\SettingsIn the settings key right-click and select New > String ValueChange the name of the string value to "My Toolboxes Folder" (without the quotes)Double-Click "My Toolboxes Folder" and change the data value to the new location of the My Toolboxes Folder.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM063036

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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