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Error using 'Join attributes by location' via Python

Trying to run a simple script using qgis:joinbylocation but getting either errors or it's not processing correctly. I don't want to take a summary of the attributes, just the attributes of the first ...
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Possible to run “Merge shapefiles to one” algorithm from Python script?

Developing a python script in QGIS 2.2, I can run algorithms from the Processing plugin fine such as those from QGIS geoalgorithms and SAGA. Can you do the same for the algorithm "Merge shapefiles to ...
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forLoop & joinField & different names

I have a folder with an output (shapefiles) from an iteration. On this output, I want to perform a join between two attributetables. So far so good. Here comes the tricky part. There are different ...
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Definition Query then Zoom to Layer Automation?

I'm trying to create something in here. I want to have an automated process of doing a DEFINITION QUERY then ZOOM TO LAYER with one step. the concept is like that, a dialog comes up with one form ...
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Using Union on multiple shapefiles to output single result

Using QGIS 2.2 and Python, I would like to use the Union algorithm on multiple shapefiles (contained in a folder TEST) which would then produce single shapefile containing all the data. Currently ...
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How to keep all the unique columns of the shapefiles after merge?

Writing a script where the user is asked to select a directory which contains Folder_1 and Folder_2, both containing shapefiles and run various algorithms. The basic logical process of the script is: ...
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Creating a python script to import an excel spreadsheet, create shapefile and do some analysis

I am trying to write a script that does the following. Imports an xls file containing x, y, and other columns with data. I want to make this into a point shape file. I want to take that point ...
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Linux Client for OpenGTS server

I've installed an OpenGTS server and successfully linked it with the GPS2OpenGTS_Pro application for android. The buses I'm tracking offer 3G with a wireless AP, however whenever the bus stops, the ...
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How to select all files in a directory for merging in Processing?

I'm writing a generic script which involves writing shapefiles to a directory which are then merged together. After writing the files out to the Output folder, I'm trying to get the ...
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How to open QGIS using VBA?

Using VBA, I want to open QGIS (the actual GUI) and execute a simple script through the Python console or the editor.
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Set the parameter values retreved from database in Arcgis script tool in toolbox using python [closed]

I am now thinking a function to allow user to modify his information stored in the database. To do this, I developed 2 script tools in ArcGIS(10.2), One is the ask user to input his ID, the other one ...
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QGIS Python - Executing functions for multiple directories

I would like the user to select 2 directories, each directory having their own defined algorithms. For example: First_Directory will add a column to all shapefiles in the chosen directory; ...
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QGIS Python Scripting - Syntax definition

After playing around with the Model Builder and looking at the python scripts of what I make, I noticed some syntax which I can't find the definition anywhere. Here is a snippet of the python script ...
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How to create a grid after merging shapefiles?

Follow up question to QGIS Model Builder Script - Possible to merge layers in a folder? I think I'm missing something very obvious here but can't seem to find it. After merging shapfiles in a folder, ...
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QGIS Model Builder Script - Possible to merge layers in a folder?

I would like the user to select a folder via the interface in which all the vector shapefiles inside that folder would be merged. I have been using the Model Builder and looking at example scripts ...
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ArcGIS Toolbox, parameters for python script not as positional arguments

I have an ArcGIS Toolbox with a bunch of parameters. A python script is used to perform some raster operations, based on this parameters. I am using Python argparse in the script to get the ...
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Obtaining extent of each polygon in shapefile?

In arcgis 10 and python I want to get the extent (xmax, ymax, xmin, ymin) info of each of the polygons in a shape file. I can get the extent of the whole shape file using ...
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Error with data frame in python script

I'm running a python script from arccatalog and it works, however, I am trying to add layers to an mxd and need to declare the data frame. I keep getting this error message. type ...
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Calculate text field based on codeblock query of numeric field

I am trying to populate a field with a L/R bank designation based on a route measure (as part of a larger script), but I am struggling. I have a shapefile created (tir_pts_lyr), I have a blank column ...
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Why does Animal Movement toolbox give SyntaxError: invalid syntax?

I found a complete toolbox (Animal Movement tbx, by Regan Sarwas) for my tasks and I tried it. I had a systematic problem with the codes for all tools (line 1), for exemple: Executing: ...
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Help with scripts for processing raster files with the raster calculator in QGIS

I am trying to process some raster files using python scripts in Qgis 2.20, and I have been having trouble finding any documentation on using raster calculator in scripts being run in the processing ...
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What causes Scripting Error 000714 in ArcGIS when using GetParametersAsText?

I am trying to create a script tool in ArcGIS 10.2 in order to incorporate into a model. The script needs to incorporate three inputs which i've built using GetParameterAsText function then setting up ...
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How do I select by location based on selected features with Python?

Is there a way with Python to do Select by Location with the Use selected feature option? I'm trying to automate a process and am running into barriers. I need to be able to select the 2 lines ...
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Arcpy Script tool

I'm creating a script tool and using the SelectLayerBy Attribute function (below), arcpy.SelectLayerByAttribute_management("cities_lyr", "NEW_SELECTION", '"CRIME_INDX" <= 0.02') However, I keep ...
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Conditional SQL Query

I've been running a code that searches a desired field in a feature class and performs an specified SQL query based on whether the field is string or double. The variables are just temporary fillers ...
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Using ArcPy, is there a way to change the color of a symbol in a UniqueValuesSymbology object?

I have an template mxd I reference with several pre-defined layers. The only variable I need to modify is the color of certain symbols in the layer. I have tried to modify and dig around the Symbology ...
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How to get Python script tool to take list of variables?

I am looking at making a Python script script tool that requires the user to input a series of attributes into a list, which is then used to build a query, to select multiple polygons (i.e. "abc, ...
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std::bad alloc when writing simple script in QGIS

I'm running QGIS 1.8 on Scientific Linux and I'm attempting to write a script (obviously this will be built upon to do something useful) which simply writes to a file. ##raster=raster value=5 ...
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How to check via Arcpy if ArcMap is currently in an edit session or not?

I've created a Python add-in button that helps speed up my coworkers workflow by copying one feature class attribute to another. It uses the arcpy.UpdateCursor function to update a row in the target ...
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Automate data entry into Access from ArcMap

I have an Access 2007-2010 database that I'm currently working on by manually searching for roads in a defined set of areas in ArcMap 10.1 and then filling in the area's ID in an empty column in the ...
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Append to text file using ArcGIS and Python

I have wrote a small routine using Python for ArcGIS (9.3) that will get the count of 2 data layers, calc a percentage, and then write the text back to a text file (CSV) to create a sort of "report" ...
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Python script does not work for a LGA with space [closed]

Thanks! I got my script working now with replace gp.AddMessage() instead of print when running the script in ArcMap and replace the quote with blank as well since Python would include the quotation ...
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Why am I getting “sequence size must match size of the row” error?

I'm trying to use an Insert Cursor to insert a point geometry into an existing point feature class. I'm finding the coordinate and appending them to a list called rowValues, ex: ...
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Custom BatchProject Script

Here's my problem. My GPS collects data in WGS1984 and I have decided to start working in UTM instead of state plane. Needless to say, I would edit shapefiles, not paying attention to what ...
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How can I put the name of file in add field with python?

In my script, I have to create field in 15 layers. The name that I wold like to set in this new field is the same of the file's name. But all attempts that I did were worng. My script: ...
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How to replace a cyrillic symbol in an attribute table using python?

I've tried searching for an answer and I've already seen some similar themes here, but I still haven't been successful in replacing Cyrillic symbols in an attribute table, which is why I'm asking for ...
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ArcGIS NEAR returns -1

We are running an ArcGIS 10.0 geoprocessing script written in Python that (as part of many steps above & below) runs the NEAR command. Both the input and output datasets (shapefiles & ...
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Embedded python script module import issue

I have two ArcGIS python scripts. One is a primary python script that calls a number of functions from a second python script. Everything works well, i.e. primary tool calls and uses functions from a ...
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Using QGIS plugins from Python [duplicate]

Is there a simple way to automate calls to QGIS plugins from a QGIS Python script? Either from console or a plugin? I am ideally looking for a way to specify input/output parameters and bypass GUI. ...
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Measuring Script Writing Competency

I've been asked by my manager to come up with some sort of competency measure for an employees understanding of scripting/programming. Because I am a self taught programmer, I really don't have a ...
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How to avoid setting env.workspace and other paths/settings all the time

I have some scripts that are constantly setting env.workspace of arcpy. Usually, I have a caller script(script1.py) that may call some other script (script2.py). I've created a file globals.py with ...
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Execute Sql Statement in SQL Server 2008 with ArcSDE connection

I'm trying to execute this SQL Statement to establish an SQL query in SQL server 2008 with an ArcSDE connection (ArcSDE personal use) but there is no result. The SQL statement is : Execute SQL ...
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How to call ArcPy script from Windows Service? [closed]

I'd like to call arcpy script from Windows Service. Here (Calling arcpy/python from .NET?) I read that I can load python script. What do I need to load arcpy script?
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How to run only the newly added portion of a python script? [closed]

I was wondering if there is a way to run only the newly added portion of a python script? Usually I add a few lines of codes in the end of my script but I have to run the whole script to reach them ...
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How do I produce map images for Wikipedia?

I would like to make several map images (e.g. SVG or PNG) like those on wikipedia but in not popular projection. I am interested in scripting solution. Here I found this note: Generation Notes perl ...
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script to create points in interval 0.125 decimal degree

I have a polygon shapefile. I want to create points at an interval of 0.125 decimal degrees in this polygon. How can I create a script with python in ArcGIS 10 to automate the process of create ...
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Field calculator script to work out first 5 dominant area fields?

I have 5 fields of different landcover types with areas of each and found below: > PRC_Water| PRC_Bare| PRC_Urban| PRC_LVeg| PRC_LVeg| > 5 20 40 20 15 I have ...
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How to repair paths of an unmanaged raster catalog in file GDB?

I'm using ArcGIS 9.3.1 and I have an unmanaged file geodatabase with raster catalogs in it. Tiles are loaded inside the catalog and each tile has a "Full Path" property which is environment specific. ...
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Alternatives to using Arcpy

I seem to use ESRI's Arcpy site package for virtually all of my python geoprocessing. To ESRI's credit, these are an incredible suite of tools that can help accomplish a great deal. However, I would ...
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Calculating the closest distance between two points in ArcMap 10.2

I am looking for a script to calculate the closest meter to a set of addresses. I have a feature class of meters and a feature class of addresses. I have populated the address with fields for ...

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