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I want to view the output of arcpy scripts (run in Python IDLE) in ArcMap. I tried refreshing the ArcMap data frame after I run the script. This does not work. Please advice me on this.

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Are you saving the map document in your code before refreshing? – artwork21 Jun 11 '12 at 13:42
Changes to the data should work either way, but if you change the extent you'd have to save the map document. – Roy Jun 11 '12 at 14:33

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Run your Python scripts in the built in Python window in ArcMap. Changes will be displayed if you make references to the "CURRENT" map document.

Python Window in ArcGIS

Refresh active view will help if you're interested in changing the extent, otherwise layers are generally added to the map automatically with the exception of feature layers.

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I recommend clipping the image. As it is now it's a 90% white and featureless block and the actual area of interest is not legible. – matt wilkie♦ Jun 11 '12 at 15:51

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