Creating a layer file in the disconnected cache folder using ArcCatalog

Available with 3D Analyst license.

To enable the direct use of a cache as an ArcGlobe layer, a layer file is created in every disk cache folder. If this file is missing or corrupted, it can be re-created using ArcCatalog.

1. Open ArcCatalog.
2. Click the Customize menu.
3. Click Extensions and check 3D Analyst.
4. Close the Extensions dialog box.
5. Browse to the disconnected cache folder and click the gmx.xml file in the folder.
6. Switch the preview mode to Globe view.

   ArcCatalog will automatically generate a layer file for you in the disk cache folder. From now on, you can use the layer file to consume your data cache.