This is so dumb that an ESRI person doesn't understand the original question! It's very simple to understand and of course you don't! I'm running into this same issue since there is no way to import KML linework directly into a Feature Class (FC) using Toolbox, and you can only create a layer file from it. Since this is the case, how am I suppose to get KML lines into a feature class? Oh and by the way, I'd like this to be a batch process since I have many KML files that I'll need to merge together into one FC. ESRI needs to start listening to it's customers instead of jumping onto the next "cool" thing!! Fix the application you have now so that it works the way it's suppose to, then move on to something else!
As a follow up, if you're referring to the PLTS comment from the second esri staff member in this thread then I think my same comments apply. While a bit more advanced than may be required, the suggestion isn't out of the realm of possibilities if the original poster wants to store layer files inside the geodatabase. I still stand by my comments about your conduct.
Hi,
what about right-click on 'KML To Layer' and then Batch...
cheers,
AK