HOW TO

Share folder connections in ArcCatalog with other machines

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Summary

Universal Naming Convention (UNC) allows a path to be identified without specifying a drive letter. For example:

\\ComputerName\Folders\Paths\file.doc

The instructions provided in this article demonstrate how to use UNC paths to share ArcCatalog folder connections with other machines on a network.

Procedure



  1. Add the Location toolbar to ArcCatalog by selecting View > Toolbars > Location.

    Note:
    For ArcGIS 10.x, select Customize > Toolbars > Location.

  2. Type the full UNC path into the Location text box and press Enter.
    [O-Image] ArcCatalog location text box

  3. Close ArcCatalog.
  4. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to:

    %USERPROFILE%\Application Data\Esri\ArcCatalog


    Note:
    For ArcGIS 10.x, navigate to:

    %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Esri\Desktop10.x\ArcCatalog

  5. Copy and paste the ArcCatalog.gx file to the same directory on another machine.

Article ID:000006453

Software:
  • ArcMap

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