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Bug

Deleting a feature class from a file geodatabase does not automatically remove the layer from the Contents pane in ArcGIS Pro 3.3.1.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000169302
SubmittedJuly 22, 2024
Last ModifiedAugust 2, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.3.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

This is as designed in ArcGIS Pro 3.3, as documented below: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/get-started/whats-new-in-arcgis-pro.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_A7280C0628F44A918F2E01E16120218A:~:text=The%20Map%20and%20Scene%20tab%20on%20the%20Options%20dialog%20box%20includes%20a%20new%20Layer%20Data%20Sources%20section%20to%20control%20the%20behavior%20when%20a%20layer%27s%20data%20source%20is%20deleted%20or%20renamed. The option is documented in the ArcGIS Pro documentation, and users can choose to opt out of the new behavior in the ArcGIS Pro Options. https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/mapping/properties/default-settings-for-new-maps-and-scenes.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_8CA00BECA1534B5DA581163F6D4D4E33

Workaround

Manually remove the layer from the Contents pane after deleting the feature class from the file geodatabase.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000169302

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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