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Where is the MXD doctor in ArcGIS Desktop?
MXD Doctor is a stand-alone application located in the Tools folder of the ArcGIS Desktop installation directory. It provides functionality to analyze broken .mxd files. Depending on the analysis, entities contained in the broken .mxd file can be copied from the broken file into a new or existing .mxd file.
What can you do with a.mxd file?
However, you can also use it to retrieve entities from valid .mxd files as a way of copying things from one .mxd file to another. It also can be used to extract the VBA project from a broken ArcScene (.sxd) or ArcGlobe (.3dd) document.
Why is ArcMap 10.2 crashing when opening.mxd files?
One of my coworkers emailed me about some issues with opening .mxd files in ArcMap 10.2, and through further questioning she revealed it actually started when she updated to 10.1 and has continued after her update to 10.2.
Where can I find the MXD Doctor utility?
It provides functionality to analyze broken .mxd files. Depending on the analysis, entities contained in the broken .mxd file can be copied from the broken file into a new or existing .mxd file. The MXD Doctor utility can also be opened from All Programs > ArcGIS > Desktop Tools.
Depending on the analysis, entities contained in the broken .mxd file can be copied from the broken file into a new or existing .mxd file. The MXD Doctor utility can also be opened from All Programs > ArcGIS > Desktop Tools. The following entities are analyzed when you run the MXD Doctor utility:
How can I preview a map in MXD?
Only recoverable entities can be previewed. The following screen shot shows the MXD Doctor dialog box during preview: If there is more than one map (data frame) in the document, the Index combo box allows you to select which map to preview. The map’s index and name are displayed in the combo box.
How are add in files loaded in ArcGIS?
Desktop add-ins are loaded by ArcGIS Desktop applications when the add-in file is discovered in one of several well-known add-in folders. Add-in files can be copied directly to one of these folders or to the appropriate folder automatically using ESRI ArcGIS Add-In Installation Utility.
How to uninstall an add in on ArcMap?
The following illustration shows an add-in with a toolbar and a tool: You can uninstall the add-in just by deleting the .esriaddin file from the add-in folder. Alternatively, you can use the Delete this Add-In on Add-In Manager dialog to uninstall the add-in.
How to create a blank file in MXD Doctor?
Use ArcScene or ArcGlobe to create a blank target document before starting the MXD Doctor utility. To specify the file names of the source and target documents on the MXD Doctor dialog box, browse to the correct folder and type the file name of the document (since the browser is intended for .mxd and .mxt files).
Is there a way to fix a broken MXD file?
Since you already created backup copies of your documents in step 1, click Yes to continue. The MXD Doctor dialog box opens as shown in the following screen shot: Click the ellipsis button to browse to the .mxd file. Navigate to and select the broken .mxd file you want to fix.
How to fix an arcde layer connection problem?
To correct ArcSDE layer connection problems in a .mxd file that resides on a central server: Using Windows Explorer, copy the .mxd file from the central server to your local computer. Temporarily disconnect your computer from the network, either by removing your network cable or by disconnecting your system’s wireless network connection.
How to use MXD to create a web map?
The Esri basemap to be used in the web map. The portal folder in which to create the web map. If the folder does not already exist, it will be created. The following Python window script demonstrates how to use the MXDToWebMap function in immediate mode. Create a web map from a map document.
How to create a web map in ArcGIS?
Creates a web map within a portal (like Portal for ArcGIS or your local portal) from an MXD (map document). Requires an account that can authenticate with ArcGIS.com or a local portal to publish services and create the web map.