The first time you browse to a location in either the Catalog pane or a catalog view, the contents list is accurate and up-to-date. For example, you can edit symbols in a custom style in a catalog view and pause in that work to add layers to a map from the Catalog pane. The Catalog pane and one or more catalog views can be open at the same time, but they operate independently.

In the Contents pane of a catalog view, they appear under the Project collection.

Manage items in a project, geodatabase, toolbox, folder, or style.Īs you build your project by adding maps, scenes, layouts, geodatabases, item connections, and so on, these items are organized by type on the Project tab of the Catalog pane.

Preview an item's data and create a thumbnail.

Create and import maps, scenes, layouts, tasks, and other items.

Add frequently used folder, database, and server connections to your project favorites.

Connect to items such as databases and servers.

Browse and search for data to add to a map or analyze with a tool.

Discover GIS content on local networks or your organization's portal.

In the Catalog pane and catalog view, you can perform the following operations: The Catalog pane and catalog view allow you to access all items associated with a specific project, whether they are available from a local or network computer, ArcGIS Online, or an ArcGIS Enterprise portal.

Browse dialog boxes appear when completing a task, such as adding data to a map or opening a project, requires you to browse to a catalog location.

You can also open a catalog view in any project. A catalog view opens by default when you create a project with the Catalog project template.You can open it from the ribbon if necessary.

The Catalog pane is normally open when you create or open a project.The Catalog pane, catalog view, and browse dialog boxes provide complementary ways to work with the GIS resources found in your project, your active portal, and on local or network computers.

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