Important Reminder: Upcoming Changes to Esri Software
We kindly remind you that the scheduled date for changes in the Esri software is approaching. Specifically, for those currently utilizing ArcMap or planning field work, we strongly recommend migrating as soon as possible to ensure everything is working. This proactive approach will allow flexibility to revert to ArcMap should unforeseen challenges arise. In most cases migrating should be easy except for the use of *.mdb (Personal geodatabases).
What to be aware of in brief :
- The use of the so-called “concurrent” and “single-use” licensing is ending, being replaced by “named user” licensing through ArcGIS Online or Enterprise/Portal … that means making a personal profile that is connected to AU’s organization profile. https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/get-started/start-arcgis-pro-with-a-named-user-license.htm#
- To be able to work offline, go to licensing and choose to Authorize ArcGIS Pro to work offline. With the new licensing setup, please only use that option when really needed.
- The only ESRI software that will work in the future (after 1st July 2024) will be ArcGis Pro, even if you have other, older ESRI products installed.
- Get access to ArcGIS PRO https://support.au.dk/CherwellPortal/IT/One-Step/RequestGIS
- Tutorials for migration: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/get-started/migrate-to-arcgis-pro.htm
- ArcGIS Pro is different from ArcGIS Desktop but has (nearly) all of the same functionality (and more), but with some of it organized differently. “Projects” in ArcGis Pro are .arpx files.
- Most ArcGIS Desktop items (e.g. .mxd project files) can be imported into ArcGis Pro.
- For scripting of ArcGis, Python 3.x is needed rather than Python 2.x
- *.mdb (Personal geodatabases) are not supported in ArcGIS Pro. ESRI recommends to convert them before migrating in ArcGIS Desktop to e.g. file geodatabases (*.gdb). https://support.esri.com/en-us/knowledge-base/how-to-add-data-from-personal-geodatabases-mdb-for-use--000031398 You will not be able to open .gdb in MS Access, but for e.g. python and R opening is possible https://r.esri.com/