Description
The Upgrade Dataset tool upgrades the dimension dataset in place. It does not make a copy of your data before upgrading.
Once upgraded, your dimension dataset will no longer be available for use in previous versions. The following table describes how dimensions are supported:
| ArcGIS version | ArcGIS Desktop dimensions | ArcGIS Pro dimensions 2.x | ArcGIS Pro dimensions 3.x |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArcGIS Desktop 10.x | Full read, modify, and write access. | Not supported. Any feature class in the same feature dataset will be read-only. | Not supported. Any feature class in the same feature dataset will be read-only. |
| ArcGIS Pro 1.x | Read-only access. | Not supported. Any feature class in the same feature dataset will be read-only. | Not supported. Any feature class in the same feature dataset will be read-only. |
| ArcGIS Pro 2.x | Read-only access. | Full read, modify, and write access. | Not supported. Any feature class in the same feature dataset will be read-only. |
ArcGIS Pro 3.x | Read-only access. | Full read access. Partial modify and write access. It may be downgraded based on symbols and dimension properties used. | Full read, modify, and write access. |
Solution
Ensure that you have a backup of your data before upgrading.
If you need to continue to use the dimension feature class in a previous version, make a copy, and only upgrade one version.