Hi DavidSolari and Robert_LeClair
I have been doing some experiments on Project Template and trying to figure out what the default gdb/atbx should be for multiple users when it comes to sharing ArcGIS Pro projects. Looks like Project Template does not really solve my default directory problem.
What I am trying to figure out is how to prevent other users who will accidentally create geoprocessing outputs to my default directory when sharing an aprx or project template to multiple users. Say, I have DefaultDir_Test.aprx saved to our shared network drive (My organization has not utilized the Portal yet. We are starting soon). When User A opens DefaultDir_Test.aprx, this user will see my default gdb (Pro_Default_Test.gdb) and toolboox (Pro_Default_Test.atbx). When User A does a geoprocessing tool, User A might accidentally create an output feature class in my default directory if this user forgets to change the output path. Even me, sometimes I forget to change the path when creating an output.
I am wondering what your practices/rules are in your organization. I guess, I need to let the users know that they need to change the settings from my default gdb/atbx to their default gdb/atbx when they first start using an aprx.
Back to DavidSolari’s comment, “Just create a new project in each user's share folder, this includes a gdb and toolbox along with all the other project items.” If each user is doing this, they have to redo the symbology and labeling and other stuff. Or they can just open “DefaultDir_Test.aprx” and drag & drop the layers to their project. Project Template might be a good way as Robert_LeClair suggested. But this does not solve my default directory problem either.
Any other suggestions on this?
Thank you.