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How do I set a new data source in ArcGIS?
Click OK to save the new .mxd file. Right-click the .mxd file in ArcCatalog or the Catalog window and choose Set Data Source (s). Select the layers you want to set a new data source for. Click the Replace button. In the Find what text box, define the string or character to find in the current data source.
How to change data source in.mxd file?
When you change the referenced data source for a layer in an .mxd file, you can change the workspace type. For example, change the data source path from a personal geodatabase to a file geodatabase. You will need to make sure that the dataset exists in the new data location; otherwise, the layer’s data link might be broken.
How to set data sources in a map?
Setting data sources. The Set Data Source(s) tool is available when you right-click a map document (.mxd) in ArcCatalog or the Catalog window. The tool can be used to change the referenced data sources in a map document.
How to set data sources in ArcCatalog catalog?
The Set Data Source (s) tool is available when you right-click a map document (.mxd) in ArcCatalog or the Catalog window. The tool can be used to change the referenced data sources in a map document. Because the changes are only applied to the layer’s data source, other layer properties like joins and relates or query definitions are not updated.
How to change data source for all layers in ArcMap?
If it is not checked, the data source is only changed for the selected layer. By default, the option is checked so you can choose whether to change the data source for all layers or only one. Start ArcMap. Load data in the map if necessary. On the main menu, click Customize > Customize Mode. The Customize dialog box appears.
How do I change the data source in ArcCatalog?
Using Set Data Source(s) to change the connection path. Right-click the .mxd file in ArcCatalog or the Catalog window and choose Set Data Source(s). Select the layers you want to set a new data source for. Click the Replace button.
Can a layer be saved as a layer package in ArcGIS?
Layer packages support multiple versions of ArcGIS; therefore, consider the layers and data sources you are choosing to package to ensure they are available in previous versions of the software. Additionally, a layer can be saved as a schema-only layer package.