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I've done the ESRI training: Creating Python Toolboxes Using ArcGIS 10.1 but is there anything more in depth? Since VBA is no longer supported in ArcMap 10 and up I'm trying to convert a cross section tool's code from VBA into python. The tool is here: http://resources.arcgis.com/gallery/file/geoprocessing/details?entryID=C83CC388-1422-2418-7F10-B4D3DF5F1EE6 Or if anyone knows of another way to make cross sections in arcmap that would be great.

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    VBA is still available in 10.2.2 you just need to install it and license it. Your local ESRI distributor upon request should provide you with a license number to activate the VBA.
    – Hornbydd
    Commented Dec 8, 2014 at 16:36
  • For extra info for future readers : version 10.4 doesn't support VBA compatibility any more (you need to downgrade to version 10.3.1)
    – gisnside
    Commented Sep 15, 2016 at 3:26

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As long as a tool is simple input-output python-toolboxes are great, but creating your own gui elements is not supported, drawing line is kinda possible using featureSet, but not in a user friendly way.

For more complex tools I would use the dotnet-Addin on the ArcObjects SDK, it supports both C# and VB.net: http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/arcobjects-net/conceptualhelp/#/Building_add_ins_for_ArcGIS_for_Desktop/0001000000w2000000/

You will have buy Visual Studio and install the sdk (comes with the install package of arcgis desktop)

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  • I have used the ArcGIS .NET C# Add-in package with Visual Studio 2010 Express, which means Visual Studio would not need to be bought. I would think the Express version would be sufficient for the OP's needs as well.
    – TSJ
    Commented Dec 8, 2014 at 20:12
  • Yes, but a lot of useful features are omitted and I assume if you have enough money to buy ESRI arcgis you have enough to buy visual studio as well.
    – warrieka
    Commented Dec 8, 2014 at 21:16
  • I suppose. My company has not, but I should pitch it to them that way...
    – TSJ
    Commented Dec 8, 2014 at 21:26
  • You should, visual studio standard only one fifth of the price of one EDN ArcGIS licence.
    – warrieka
    Commented Dec 8, 2014 at 22:40

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