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Arcpy.mapping is a Python scripting module that is part of the ArcPy site package.

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ARCGIS10: updatelayer results in error - LayerObject: Get attribute renderer does not exist

I'm quite new in using python in Arcgis 10. I wanted to use the symbology of a geostatistical layer in the TOC in another geostatistical layer in the TOC. Therefore, one should use ...
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Convert List by Source to List by drawing order using arcpy

When I do some calculations, it results in adding a table to TOC which converts "List by drawing order" to "List by Source". I want to convert it back to "List by drawing order" using arcpy and I am ...
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Unable to execute ArcPy module outside of ArcGIS environment

I am using ArcGIS for Desktop 10.1 (Arc Info license) and ArcGIS for Server 10.1 and automating few things on server level and getting interesting errors. I am overwriting map service through this ...
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How to use CURRENT map document in Python tool?

I am attempting to use this code in a tool that I am working on: mxd = arcpy.mapping.MapDocument("CURRENT") df = arcpy.mapping.ListDataFrames(mxd)[0] XMIN = df.extent.XMin YMIN = df.extent.YMin XMAX ...
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Need help in ArcPy : UniqueValuesSymbology

I am using ArcGIS for Desktop 10.1 and Server 10.1 on my machine Windows 7. I am newbie in python & running simple python script for UniqueValuesSymbology it running fine if I use mxd as ...
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Overwrite existing map service in ArcGIS Server 10.1 (through ArcPy)

I am using ArcGIS DT and Server 10.1. I want to over write existing map service though ArcPy and going through this link and getting an errorRuntime error Traceback (most recent call last): File ...
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Can ArcPy collapse layer in current data frame?

Online arcgis resource help provides a list of layer properties which can be used as needed. I am not able to find a way to collapse a layer using arcpy in it. Please suggest if there is a way to ...
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How to Average neighboring county data and store in original?

I have data for several rain stations, i have averaged the data and given each county a value. Some counties have null values and I would like to pull the data from the all the bordering counties and ...
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arcpy.mapping Graduated Colors Symbology

I'm trying to figure out how to apply graduated color symbology to a feature class by using arcpy.mapping in ArcMap 10.1. To start, a script runs and a feature class is added to a map document, no ...
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Difficulty in running the script

I have developed a script tool for adding a layer in the current map document. It did not work.. The message is "Completed script addlayer...". But there were no layers added in the TOC. Another issue ...
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Query and display a layer using arcgis script tool

I have database which contains point shapefiles and raster files for 3 species. My aim is to develop a script tool that should have a search tab to enter the species name. also, a check box to select ...
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arcpy ArcGIS Server

Could someone please help me by giving me an example on how to make/connect/Add ArcGIS Server connection via python/arcpy? Thank you in advance. I'm using ArcMap 10.0 I desire to "Use GIS Services" ...
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arcpy.mapping ErrorHandling not existing

After 11 years our work group filesystem holds a lot of old arcmap project mxds and layer files. Also our geodatasources need some reorganization. So I wanted to create a script which iterates through ...
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Using arcpy.Describe Method on Annotation layers

I'm testing layers in the current document using the Describe function. My code is: for lyr in arcpy.mapping.ListLayers(df): if(lyr.isGroupLayer == False and lyr.isRasterLayer == False): ...
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Can not get text element to update?

I can not get text element to update? Text ELement has been added "Subdivision" Still not updating?.. class ButtonClass2(object): """Implementation for FemaMapper_addin.button (Button)""" def ...
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Data Driven Pages, Graphs, and selections in ArcMap 10.1

Is it possible in python to create a selection set based on the extent from a Data Driven Page (DDP)? I have a layout view with a map and a graph. The graph is set to only plot the selected set of ...
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How to update element text in arcpy.mapping? [closed]

I have a problem updating a map element text (named element1) in a map document using the following code: a1 = '"' + ("element" + str(1)) + '"' for elm in arcpy.mapping.ListLayoutElements(mxd, ...
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Add raster catalog to MXD using arcpy.mapping

Using the bit of code below adds the raster catalog footprint polygon layer. mxd = arcpy.mapping.MapDocument("Current") df = arcpy.mapping.ListDataFrames(mxd, "*")[0] addOrtho2011 = ...
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definition query and mosaic dataset from gdb ArcMap 10.1 SP1

I have a Python AddIn Combobox to select a value from the drop-down list. This value changes the definition query of the layers in mxd. This works fine for "normal" feature classes, not for a mosaic ...
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How to use arcpy.mapping to batch export layer to KML?

I am trying to export map layers from an MXD to KML using arcpy with the following code: import arcpy, os, sys, traceback arcpy.env.overwriteOutput = True mxd = ...
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How to add a graphic table element in Python without Production Mapping extension?

I'd like to add a table in the Map Layout that includes only items visible at the current extent of the dataset. I know that the Production Mapping Extension lets you insert a Graphic Table Element ...
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Create a Menu Containing a List of Layers That Can be Added to an MXD Using arcpy.mapping

Is it possible to create a list of layers (residing in something like a menu) that can be selected and added to an mxd using arcpy.mapping. I've been using the bit of code below (there's someone I ...
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How to code Data Driven Process using ArcPy?

I need to come up with a Python code to automate a map creation process but I am a little bit of lack of python knowledge. Any help would be much appreciated. My problem is that I have a 20 mxd file ...
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Why aren't a layer's serviceProperties exposed if the data source is broken? [closed]

In ArcObjects you can get the service properties of a map layer by looking at its IWorkspaceName.ConnectionProperties property set, even if the layer is currently invalid due to a broken connection. ...
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Add table from SDE to ArcMap TOC via ArcMap python window

I would like to add a specific table or shape file to my TOC via the ArcMap python window from the SDE connection I'm currently connected to. Since I'm already connected to the SDE connection in ...
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pop up message box before a tool execution with arcpy/python

I want to add a box message to pop up before execution of a button tool. When I click a button which will do geoprocessing, i want a box to appear on view before processing with message that i am ...
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create folder with random number for each session using arcpy

I am processing data and it is required to have same name of outputs [standard names] for different geographical regions. Therefore it is necessary to save outputs in different folders each time. Is ...
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How to update shapefile data source in multiple dataframes and mxds using lyr.replaceDataSource and Python dictionary?

After reorganizing the file structure for some of our GIS base data files I need a script to update the data sources for ~ 100 shapefiles in about 50 mxd files. Some of the mxds have multiple data ...
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Removing/adding values in symbology window with arcpy

I'm using arcmap 10.1 and have one shp with many polygons with different typeID. I want to make a serie of maps showing each typeID on an individual map. Since I have many typeIDs I want to use arcpy. ...
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Problem getting the arcpy mapping module to export a layout view map

I'm using the arcpy mapping module to create a series of images and am having trouble exporting a map document to PNG in layout view; I can only get the script to export the data frame view. I've seen ...
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ExportToJPEG() arcpy script failure

I'm attempting to writing a python script that will automate exporting a set of stock maps to JPEG from their mxd files, and I'm having some strange issues getting there. I've alternatively been ...
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ArcPy: Using lblclass expression to change font style and color

I´m trying to label features of a dataset using ArcPy and the lblclass function. While commands like "VBNewline" and "Round" work pretty well, I´m not able to change colors or font style. An ...
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How to add new data frame(s) to map using ArcPy?

I want to add a 2nd data frame to an existing "*.mxd" file. Right now, i see option to add layers and edit properties of "CURRENT" data frame but could not figure out how to add a new one and export ...