Bug
Documentation should be added stating ArcGIS Desktop Index/Search Options do not work with SDE geodatabases using database authentication when 'Save username and password' is not selected.
| Bug ID Number | NIM080401 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | April 26, 2012 |
| Last Modified | April 2, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase |
| Version found | 10.0 |
| Status | Will 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
1. Embed the username/password in the connection file.2. If username/password cannot be embedded, create a user with read permissions only.3. Create a spatial database connection using this user’s credentials to save the username/password.4. Distribute this connection to all users to add the connection to their Index/Search Options dialog box.Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: NIM080401
Software:
- ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
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