Disable automatic table refreshing in ArcGIS Pro 2.9.14

Summary

When an attribute table is open, it must sometimes refresh based on external events like editing the map or changing a layer property. For some data, this can be resource-intensive and time-consuming, which ultimately reduces productivity. In ArcGIS Pro 2.9.14, the fix for BUG-000172036 creates a setting that disables the automatic table refresh that happens in these cases. This puts the table in a stale state until the refresh button is clicked. 

Procedure

This setting can be changed in ArcGIS Pro using either a Registry Key edit, or in the admin settings of ArcGIS Pro.

Using the Windows Registry

Warning: 
The instructions below include making changes to essential parts of the operating system. Esri recommends performing a backup of the operating system and files, including the registry, before proceeding.
Esri cannot guarantee results from incorrect modifications while following these instructions. Exercise caution. Consult a qualified computer systems professional if necessary.

1. Navigate to the Windows Start menu. In the search bar, type regedit and press Enter. If prompted, click Yes in the User Account Control window.
2. In the Registry Editor window, navigate to the following folder path:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\ESRI\ArcGISPro\Settings

3. Navigate to Edit > New and click DWORD (32-bit) Value.
4. Rename the newly created value to TableWindowDisableAutoRefresh.
5. Double-click the TableWindowDisableAutoRefresh value.
6. For Value data, change the value from 0 to 1. Click OK.

Using the administrative settings within a Pro.settingsConfig file

In an organization where the Pro.settingsConfig file is deployed from a ProSettings.xsd file, the administrator can add the following setting within the <Table> tag in the Pro.settingsConfig file:

<Table>

<DisableAutoRefresh isLocked="true">true</DisableAutoRefresh>

</Table>

For more information about administrative settings, refer to ArcGIS Pro: Manage Application Settings.