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Bug

Geoprocessing tools in ArcCatalog do not recognize changes in the connection properties unless ArcCatalog is closed and reopened.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Bug ID Number NIM072942
SubmittedSeptember 20, 2011
Last ModifiedApril 2, 2025
Applies toArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Version found9.3.1
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

Please use ClearWorkspaceCache tool to disconnect and reconnect to ArcSDE with the modified .sde file.

Workaround

Close and reopen ArcCatalog to recognize updates, or use separate database connections with different connection properties.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM072942

Software:

  • ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase

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