Applies to version 10.1 of ArcGIS
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Arcpy Parallel Processing Environment
I recently discovered the Parallel Processing environment setting in ArcGIS (this must be new to 10.1), however, there is no mention as to what tools are designed to utilize this environment setting. ...
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How to choose raster interpolation method?
I work with a dataset of ~1.3 million residential buildings; each of them is described by a normally distributed variable ranging from 0 to 100. The dataset covers whole Switzerland so there are ...
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Describing a coordinate system in arcpy
I have a python script in ArcGIS 10.1 which takes in a few inputs from the user. One of the inputs is a coordinate system. I would like to test whether the coordinate system the user chose was ...
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How to improve the cartographic design of graticules?
The attached image shows a conflict between the graticule and the state boundary on a map. I have not found a way to display user-defined lines of latitude, which would solve the 42 degree line ...
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How to calculate the surface using Lambert correction?
i'm using lambert conformal conic , so we have distortions along any given parallel , i would like to get the area used to solve this distortion.
I have calculated the area using Shoelace formula , ...
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To Use or Not to Use Relationship Classes?
I am building a government database from a massive amount of data. Now I am following the standard approach of the ESRI Local Government Data Model, but modified to fits the needs and wants of a ...
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Can't Select and Export from Python Script
I am a novice in python programming but I am trying to learn by doing.
I got stuck with this function a while back and can't seem to find a solution or a workaround.
I am writing a script that is ...
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Need help to convert 9.3 code for registering .dll to 10.1
This is my code to register my DLL (im using ArcMap 9.3)
Private Sub regDLL(ByVal dllName As String)
Dim asm As System.Reflection.Assembly = System.Reflection.Assembly.LoadFile(dllName)
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Labels are not showing in a published ArcGIS Feature Service
I'm using ArcMap 10.1 to publish a feature service. The labels show on the mxd, but not on the service (on a web application or on mobile application). Do I have to create an annotation layer or am ...
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ArcGIS Server 10.1 and Postgres Geoprocessing Service issue
I'm hitting an error when publishing a model from ArcGIS Desktop 10.1 to ArcGIS Server 10.1. The model I want to publish uses a layer from a Postgres DB defined via a Query Layer in my MXD. The ...
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SP1 for ArcGIS 10.1 has extension for 64-bit Python for background geoprocessing — implications for other Python use
If the 64-bit Background Geoprocessing for ArcGIS Desktop 10.1sp1 is installed how does that affect Python configuration for general use?
Esri has released SP1 for the ArcGIS 10.1 product, and for ...
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How to bulk change annotation locations?
I'm working with a large number of labels that I've converted to annotation (using ArcMap 10.1). All of them need to fit within the parcel borders that they correspond to. Is there a way to do it all ...
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Changing page orientation using data driven pages
Is it possible to change the page orientation of a map using data driven pages in ArcGIS 10.1? After setting up the DDP I have 80 portrait maps with all the map elements set up correctly. About 10 of ...
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FTP Connection with ArcGis 10.1
I keep some data to an FTP server.
Can I conect with ArcMap 10.1 to use this data?
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Is there a way to take an Extension License from another user in ArcMap/ArcCatalog?
I'm using ArcMap 10.1 and need a specific extension that's activated on another user's machine. Is there a script or other tool available to re-claim this license?
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How to represent overlapping lines in ArcGIS 10.1?
I have lots of lines (in one feature class) which share the same location but I want to represent them as lines that are next to each other because they have different properties (different OWNERS).
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Can an Esri service pack be uninstalled at 10.1?
At v10, it was nice that you could roll back individual Service Packs.
Ive just rolled forward to 10.1 SP1 on my dev machine (not a fresh install), but it would appear this option is not available ...
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Making a Map with a Legend as a .pdf Without a White Background
I have a shapefile of United States counties. I also have an Excel file of the share of the black population in each county. I'd like to make a map of this using GIS. (Before you say that there are ...
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ArcObjects + comtypes at 10.1
Has anyone played around with using ArcObjects in Python at version 10.1?
I am having all sorts of problems, such as TypeErrors when wrapping the ESRI OLB modules and AttributeErrors when attempting ...
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How integrated can an IDE get for arcpy scripting?
I am looking to develop arcpy scripts (ArcGIS 10.1) in an IDE that is more "integrated" than Pythonwin. I would like an experience that is analagous to programming ArcObjects in Visual Studio ...
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Trying to use Data Driven Pages (DDP) with multiple data frames on the same layout
I would like to place two or three sequential views of a strip map on a single page using Data Driven Pages (DDP). Is there a way to do this using ArcGIS 10.1?
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ArcGIS Online Topo Maps
ArcView 10.1 does not have this kind of topo map to "Add Data". Where do I find this type of topo map, preferably free. ArcGIS online does not seem to offer this type of topo, unless I am not seeing ...
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FindLabel not Defined
I'm trying to make an advanced label expression using the python parser and I keep getting the following error:
def FindLabel ( [Direction] ):
return "{}° {}' {}\"".format( ...
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Is there a way to prevent a WMX user from adding an embedded attachment?
I would like to allow Linked and URL attachments but prevent embedded attachments.
The ManageAttachments privilege seems to be all or nothing. Does anyone else require this particular ...
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1answer
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Get Annotations selection Arcobjects
i have annotations stored in mxd document, when i select some annotation , i tried to get the selection through graphics selection, so i got always the rectangle of the dataframe (because i'm working ...
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Programmatical Setting of 'Store Relative Pathways' for multiple MXDs ArcGIS 10.1
I am looking to move large number of mxds to a different location on the same drive. Many mxds haven't got 'Store relative pathways' option checked therefore this operation will result in broken links ...
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ArcGIS JS Api: Getting information by location from multiple layers
I have two layers published in my ArcGIS Server 10.1 server. One is a polygon layer representing the World map by country and the other is a point layer depicting cities.
Please, note that cities ...
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Error in Symbol Selector Sample
This question can seems to be n00b, but really im stuck at running this Arcengine Sample code, then i got this error
i'm looking for any working example of Symbol Selector.
i'm working on XP SP3, ...
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Setting absolute label size ArcMap10
I have an architecture plan with elevation measurements. When I display the labels (Bullet Leader style), the automatic scaling moves the label on top of the background layers, obstructing them.
I ...
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Which geostatistical tools to use to determine surface changes over 40 years?
I have a data from the Weather station with SWEmax (snow water equivalent) collected over 40 years. I need to interpolate the data over my river's watershed and then, somehow, determine the ...
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How to add simple table of text (Excel) into layout and preserve formatting and clarity?
I am trying to put a simple table of text (excel) into my layout and preserve cell formatting including alignment, borders and text sharpness. I've tried many approaches but nothing so far is ...
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How to update ArcGIS 10.0 extension for ArcGIS 10.1?
I have an ArcGIS 10.0 extension which will no longer install for users who have upgraded to ArcGIS 10.1. Are there a defined set of changes that need to be made in order to upgrade the extension, or ...
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Crashing ArcGIS 10.1 Add-ins Using Multiprocessing
I would like to run a multiprocessing task from a python add-in tool. My issue is that the process keeps failing. Basically crashes ArcMap.
Here is my basic code:
def function(startOID, endOID, ...
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Unable to stop ArcGIS Server automatic cache generation
I'm running ArcGIS Server 10.1 on a Windows box on Amazon, via remote desktop.
I've set up some services on which I have enabled caching using the Bing/Google/Esri scheme. I explicitly set these to ...
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Recovering Latitude and Longitude from Albers to Compute Distance
I have a shapefile of U.S. counties in USA Contiguous Albers Equal Area Conic. I want to do distance calculations. For example, distances from one county to another.
I do not know how to interpret ...
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Obtaining coordinates when computing distance of a polygon to a line
I have a shapefile of a county. I am interested in computing its distance to a line, which I've been doing using Near. I want to know the coordinates on the line that produces the minimum distance. ...
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Distance of many polygons to a segmented line
I have a shapefile of U.S. counties. I also have a line segment. I want to compute the distance of each county to the line. I have also divided the line segment into 10 equal segments. I want to ...
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Partitioning a Line into Segments
I have a shapefile of U.S. states. I extracted the boundary between two states, resulting in a line segment. For example, the boundary between Georgia and North Carolina. Is there a way to further ...
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Compiling a list of units that border each other
I have a shapefile of U.S. counties. I am interested in compiling a list of those that border each other.
In particular, I am interested in those that border each other but are in different states. ...
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How to divide polygon layer into multiple layers by values in attribute table column in ArcGIS 10.1
I have polygon layer with multiple types of area (forest, grass, and many more), and I´d like to divide this layer into many layers by the area type.
I´ve tried Split function but I receive an error ...
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How can I make the layout size 36“ x 72” in ArcGIS?
I need to make a poster to present at a conference and I'm wondering if there's anyway to do this all in ArcGIS 10.1. Is it possible to change the layout/page size to 36x72 inches? Is it practical or ...
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ArcView 10.1 PDF and Popup
When converting your map into a PDF from ArcView 10.1, is there a way to make the PDF Map to have a pop-up when you click on a tract?
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Convert a FeatureLayer to graphics in Arcobjects
I want to convert a Map or FeatureLayer to graphics on Arcobjects 10.1, Any help or code examples
Problem Solved
this is the working code:
private void Convert_to_graphics( IMapDocument doc)
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Can you script publishing a GP service?
I have a geoprocessing service in ArcGIS for Server 10.1.
I would like to share this service with a number of external organisations that also have ArcGIS Server 10.1.
i.e I dont want them hitting ...
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Extracting polygons along a border
I have a shapefile of United States counties. Suppose I am interested in all counties in Georgia that border North Carolina and all counties in North Carolina that border Georgia. And, in ...
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Drawing a Straight Line Between Two Polygons on a Map and Listing Which Polygons It Passes Through
I have a shapefile of United States counties. I have two counties that I would like to highlight. I would like to draw a straight line distance between them. By straight line, I mean, if you were ...
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Converting a Map to graphics and annotations
i want to export a map for later editing before print, so i thought about converting all the annotations and and graphics and save them in the .mxd map.
when i export graphics after exporting labels ...
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overlay a county shapefiles for 2 different years [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
overlay county shapefiles for 2 different years
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I have county-level shapefile for South Caroline in 1880 and one for 1940. I would like to overlay ...
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Problem generating Geodatabase Diagrammer
I am using ArcGIS 10.1 and Visio 2010. When I am trying to generate the diagram using the geodatabase diagrammer it has the following to error messages:
Source at ...
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How to Split a Concave Polygon Into Convex Polygons in Arcpy?
I'm looking for a tool or algorithm to detect concave polygons and split them into convex polygons. Like explained in the picture, the blue polygon is split into A and B polygons
I'm using Arcpy ...
