Applies to version 10.1 of ArcGIS
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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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arcgis python script to tool issue
I have a script to investigate mxd's and save them as lyr symbology/kmz and sld which works fine when run from the .py but does not run when used as a tool from arctoolbox. I have tried ...
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Mathematics behind converting scale to resolution?
I have a ArcGIS service configured as shown in this pastbin. Specifically, the first LOD looks like this:
{
"level": 0,
"resolution": 222.2222222222222,
"scale": 256000
}
I determined how ...
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Importing GDAL from ArcGIS python window - is it possible?
I am trying to run some Python code using the Python window in ArcGIS 10.1 that uses both the arcpy and gdal modules. However, when I try and import the gdal module I get an error:
ImportError: No ...
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overlay county shapefiles for 2 different years
I have county-level shapefile for South Caroline in 1880 and one for 1940. I would like to overlay these two files so that they do the union and indicate the percentage of the land in 1880 that went ...
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Why does Field Calculator return 0 values when decimals are expected?
I realize I posed this question, and got answers, several days ago (see (Field calculator error)) , but none seem to really be working, and so am posing again.
Below are two screenshots that show the ...
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Field calculator error [duplicate]
NOTE: This problem is similar to one that was answered here: Why does Field Calculator return 0 values when decimals are expected?
I'm relatively new to python, and am trying to run a simple field ...
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1answer
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Why can't I use a Join in a model?
I'm trying to build a model using Model Builder in ArcGIS 10.1 that starts off by joining two shapefiles together based on a common field. I would like to make this open ended (not hardcoded) so I can ...
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1answer
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How to buffer a point in a Python Add-In by ArcMap's selection tolerance?
In this answer to another Python add-in question I suggested supplying a search_distance to the SelectLayerByLocation function in order to allow points and lines to be selected by an intersecting ...
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ArcGIS 10.1 using Repast's Agent Analyst Extension - refresh.exe does not work
I have installed the agent analyst extension for ArcGis. The refresh.exe, however, does not work. I have made a direct reference to the folder where refresh.exe is.
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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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Calculating Field based on name of shapefile
I have multiple shapefiles to which I have added a field called "gname1". For each shapefile, I want "gname1" to be set to the name of that particular shapefile, for every feature within the ...
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Guidelines for organizing Python Toolboxes (.pyt) in ArcGIS
For one of my tasks I need to create a Toolbox with three tools (python scripts).
Instead of ordinary tbx I've decided to write it as Python Toolbox (pyt).
Everything is clear except the "good" way ...
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2answers
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Is IPolygon2.QueryExteriorRingsEx Method not working in ArcGIS version 10.1 SP1?
I am updating my addins from 10.0 to 10.1 and my code is crashing on the IPolygon2.QueryExteriorRingsEx Method.
I understand there is something strange going on with this method because Developer ...
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Has ESRI made any definitive announcements about 10.1 SP2?
My organization is awaiting SP2 before we can move our primary GIS team from 9.3.1 to 10.1. I have been testing 10.1 and have found a particularly bad bug that we've been told will be addressed in ...
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Select and copy features in ArcMap using Python add-in tool
I'm trying to add a tool to an add-in toobar to select features from an existing feature class and copy them across to another feature class. I need two tools, one for a point and one for a rectangle. ...
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Correct usage of a counter using arcpy.da.UpdateCursor
In the Python code inside a Calculate Value tool in my model, I have the following:
getNum("%Selected Features%")
def getNum(ftr):
lst = [4, 11, 15] #values for SQL expression
x = 20
fields ...
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Can you use ArcObjects in an MVC service at v10.1
I'm slighlty confused with the changes at 10.1 and understand this version no longer supports DCOM or remote arcobjects.
Can you use ArcObjects in a webservice (in my case a .NET MVC 4 service) that ...
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1answer
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How to standardize raster output from 0 to 100 using raster algebra?
I am working on generating an integrated moisture index based on the following equation:
IMI = (hill shade * 0.5) + (curvature * 0.15) + (flow accumulation * 0.35)
Iverson et al. 1997
Another ...
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1answer
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Raster Version of Spatial Join (one to many) [duplicate]
I have two raster layers that are identical in shape (they overlap exactly) and I need to perform the raster equivalent of a Spatial Join (one to many). My files need to stay in raster format ...
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votes
1answer
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How to Calculate Utilization Distribution Overlap Index (UDOI) in ArcGIS 10?
I was wondering if any of you happen to have any information on how to calculate the Utilization Distribution Overlap Index (UDOI) in ArcGIS 10? If I understand it correctly the UDOI takes two kernel ...
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ArcGIS 10.1 Lightweight Runtime
Does anyone know where I can find more information about the new Lightweight Runtime that will be included with ArcGIS 10.1? This was discussed at the recent DevSummit and ESRI Federal User ...
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Code to open web browser crashes ArcMap when run from a Python add-in
I created an ArcMap Python add-in using ArcGIS 10.1 to open a webpage after the map is clicked. It opens the page but then ArcGIS crashes.
import arcpy
import pythonaddins
import webbrowser
class ...
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How to Comment Out Definition Queries
I use Definition Queries a lot in my daily GIS life, but one of the many things I've found annoying about ArcMap is the inability to comment out Definition Queries. I'd like to have this option as ...
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Is ANZLIC Metadata supported using the new approach of ArcGIS 10.x?
I like the new approach to metadata at ArcGIS 10 because I fall into the camp that prefers minimal metadata for many purposes, but like to have the option to work with more comprehensive standards ...
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Map automation, create and populate inset maps for densely-labelled areas
I would like to know if it is possible to automate the example in the picture below, unlike the picture below i'm using vector data.
I would like for a fixed scale generate map, but when labels are ...
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Create temporary files as intermediate output to be used as input in concatenation
Q_PART_I
I need to merge many (MANY) tables in one unique output table by means of the arcpy.Merge_management. Anyway, I'd like to avoid the creation of tons of intermediate files as my script ...
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ArcServer 10.1 - Publishing C# Executable as a Geoprocessing Service
I am trying to publish an arcobjects C# executable as a gpservice. We did this in 10.0 by adding it to a toolbox and hitting publish. Using ArcCatalog in 10.1 you must first run the script before you ...
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Error opening feature class from SDE (which can be opened in another application)
We're using ArcGis 10.1 with ArcSDE 9.3.1 on Oracle 10g.
I've got 2 layers that cannot be opened or modified with ArcCatalog or ArcMap (but they show up in the list. Everything worked just fine ...
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2answers
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Arcpy how to conduct addition in a script, function needed?
I'm trying to work on my first arcpy script and am running into some troubles. The objective is to create a new field, check several existing fields (Cnt1,2,3 and Pop1,2,3) for missing data (-99 ...
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ESRI Javascript API: How to hide infoWindow while using measure tool?
In my Javascript API Web application I'm using the infoWindow to query a parcel layer and display display information in a popup when I click the parcel. I've set this functionality to turn on and off ...
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How to create an empty group layer within an existing group layer with arcpy.mapping?
Referencing this question, Add a new group layer with python ArcGIS 10, I'm trying to use python to add a empty group within a group layer. So far I'm able to add a empty group within the map ...
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How to indicate a change in transport mode for directions in a multimodal dataset
When I solve a route and generate directions for my multimodal dataset, the end product is not very user friendly:
The pedestrian started walking along Main Street and then boarded a bus to travel ...
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1answer
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Model not editable on a different PC
I am using ArcGIS 10.1 model builder on windows 8 to create create models for my processes. But when I open the model using Arc GIS 10.1 open model for editing with Arc GIS 10.1 running on Windows 7 ...
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ArcPy: Possible to use wildcard in .pdf append?
I'm working on a script that (as written) produces a large number of individual pdf pages (>100), instead of hardcoding the names of each of the outputs, I was thinking of using a wildcard. However, ...
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Toggle Visibility of Features in FeatureLayer
How to toggle the visibility of features in a feature-layer using check-boxes .I have grid containing check-boxes in a columns representing each feature in Feature-layer and so if I check off the ...
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Can I drop my own templates into the OTB ExportWebMap Tool?
At ArcGIS for Server 10.1, there is a print task installed by default.
Looking at the web-help, it states:
The PrintingTools service included with ArcGIS for Server references a
preconfigured ...
