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Where do I store absolute and relative paths in ArcMap?
When you create an ArcMap (or ArcScene or ArcGlobe) document, you can specify that paths will be stored as relative paths. To set this option, look under the File menu and click Map Document Properties. Here, you can specify whether to store absolute or relative paths.
Where are hyperlinks stored in ArcGIS for desktop?
The hyperlink target you specify is associated with the identified feature. This association is stored with your layer. They are also stored with your layer if you save the layer to a file. Click the Identify tool on the Tools toolbar. Click the feature for which you want to define a hyperlink.
Why do hyperlinks have to be recalculated in ArcMap?
This occurs because ArcMap uses the feature ID (FID) field to associate dynamic hyperlinks with features, but the FIDs of shapefiles must be recalculated when features are deleted.
Can you override the default slash in ArcMap?
If you override the default, ArcMap will still retain the slash if the hyperlink base specified in Map Document Properties ends in a slash character. So, if you override the default, you can still add a slash manually to the hyperlink base.
Is it possible to use relative paths in ArcGIS?
You cannot type relative paths (using the dot and double-dot notation) in any ArcGIS application. A relative path cannot span disk drives. For example, if your current directory is on drive D, you cannot use relative paths to navigate to any directory on the E drive.
Where are the files saved in ESRI ArcMap?
When working in ESRI’s ArcMap, every layer you add has its file location saved inside the map document. The location of the layer becomes important when you are trying to share your map document (s) with others.
What does it mean to save document in relative path?
When you save the document with relative paths, the application converts paths into relative paths (using the dot/double-dot notation) relative to the location where you stored the document (the current directory).