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Bug

If a project is created from a user-created template, the setting 'Create new folder for this project' is not honored and a new folder is created.

Last Published: May 23, 2017 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000104774
SubmittedApril 27, 2017
Last ModifiedOctober 2, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found1.4.1
Operating SystemN/A
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

When a project is created from a custom project template or from an untitled project, it is required to create a folder that can be used to store all files associated with the project. This prevents losing data, losing important project information, and effectively damaging either the new project or other existing projects. Beginning with ArcGIS Pro 3.1, it has not been possible to uncheck the 'Create a new folder for this project' check box when creating a project from a custom template. Also, when saving changes made to an untitled project, a new folder is automatically created in which to store all of the untitled project's files. This behavior is documented. In the help topic "Create a project", in the section "Create a project from a custom template", it says: "A project created from a custom template must be created in a new folder". Refer to this documentation https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/projects/create-a-new-project.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_B53899E9E65C4CA7BAE0BF4B47A89C17 for more information. In the help topic 'Save a project', it states: "If you started working without a template, the Save Project As dialog box appears when you try to save your changes. Instead of browsing to a location where you will store a new project file, you will browse to a location in which a folder will be created. A folder is always created for projects created without a template, even if your settings specify not to create a folder for projects created with a template". Refer to this documentation https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/projects/save-a-project.htm for more information.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000104774

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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