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Chapter 2. Managing Map Documents and Layers

In this chapter, we will cover the following recipes:

  • Referencing the current map document
  • Referencing map documents on a disk
  • Getting a list of layers in a map document
  • Restricting the list of layers
  • Zooming in to selected features
  • Changing the map extent
  • Adding layers to a map document
  • Inserting layers into a map document
  • Updating layer symbology
  • Updating layer properties
  • Working with time-enabled layers in a data frame

Introduction

The ArcPy mapping module provides some really exciting features for mapping automation, including the ability to manage map documents and layer files, as well as the data within these files. Support is provided to automate map export and print, to create PDF map books, and publish map documents to ArcGIS Server map services. This is an incredibly useful module for accomplishing many of the day-to-day tasks performed by GIS analysts.

In this chapter, you will learn how to use the ArcPy mapping module to manage map documents and layer files. You will also learn how to add and remove geographic layers and tables from map document files, insert layers into data frames, and move layers around within the map document. Finally, you will learn how to update layer properties and symbology.

Referencing the current map document

When running a geoprocessing script from the ArcGIS Python window or a custom script tool, you will often need to make a reference to the map document which is currently loaded in ArcMap. This is typically the first step in your script before you perform geoprocessing operations against layers and tables in a map document. In this recipe, you will learn how to reference the current map document from your Python geoprocessing script.

Getting ready

Before you can actually perform any operations on a map document file, you need to make a reference to it in your Python script. This is done by calling the MapDocument() method on the arcpy.mapping module. You can reference either the currently running document or a document at a specific location on disk. To reference the currently active document, you simply supply the keyword CURRENT as a parameter to the MapDocument() function. This loads the currently active document in ArcMap. The following code example...

Referencing map documents on a disk

In addition to being able to reference the currently active map document file in ArcMap, you can also access map document files that are stored on a local or remote drive by using the MapDocument() constructor. In this recipe, you'll learn how to access these map documents.

Getting ready

As I mentioned earlier, you can also reference a map document file that resides somewhere on your computer or a shared server. This is done simply by providing a path to the file. This is a more versatile way of obtaining a reference to a map document because it can be run outside the ArcGIS Python window. Later, when we will discuss parameters in a script, you'll understand that you can make this path a parameter so that the script is even more versatile, with the ability to input a new path each time it is needed.

How to do it…

Follow these steps to learn how to access a map document stored on a local or remote drive:

  1. Open the IDLE development environment...

Getting a list of layers in a map document

Frequently, one of the first steps in a geoprocessing script is to obtain a list of layers in the map document. Once obtained, your script may then cycle through each of the layers and perform some type of processing. The mapping module contains a ListLayers() function, which provides the capability of obtaining this list of layers. In this recipe, you will learn how to get a list of layers contained within a map document.

Getting ready

The arcpy.mapping module contains various list functions to return lists of layers, data frames, broken data sources, table views, and layout elements. These list functions normally function as the first step in a multistep process, in which the script needs to get one or more items from a list for further processing. Each of these list functions returns a Python list, which, as you know from earlier in the book, is a highly functional data structure for storing information.

Normally, the list functions are used as...

Restricting the list of layers

In the previous recipe, you learned how to get a list of layers by using the ListLayers() function. There will be times when you will not want a list of all the layers in a map document, but rather only a subset of the layers. The ListLayers() function allows you to restrict the list of layers that is generated. In this recipe, you will learn how to restrict the layers returned using a wildcard and a specific data frame from the ArcMap table of contents.

Getting ready

By default, if you only pass a reference to the map document or layer file, the ListLayers() function will return a list of all the layers in these files. However, you can restrict the list of layers returned by this function by using an optional wildcard parameter or by passing in a reference to a specific data frame. A wildcard is a character that will match any character or sequence of characters in a search. This will be demonstrated in this recipe.

Note

If you're working with a layer file...

Zooming in to selected features

Creating selection sets in ArcMap is a common task. Selection sets are often created as the result of an attribute or spatial query, but they can also occur when a user manually selects features and sometimes, under some additional circumstances. To better visualize selection sets, users often zoom to the extent of the selected feature. This can be accomplished programmatically with Python in several ways. In this recipe, you will learn how to zoom to all the selected features in a data frame as well as an individual layer.

Getting ready

The DataFrame.zoomToSelectedFeatures property zooms to the extent of all the selected features from all the layers in the data frame. Essentially, it performs the same operation as the Selection | Zoom to Selected Features operation. One difference is that it will zoom to the full extent of all the layers if no features are selected.

Zooming to the extent of selected features in an individual layer requires you to use the Layer...

Introduction

The ArcPy mapping module provides some really exciting features for mapping automation, including the ability to manage map documents and layer files, as well as the data within these files. Support is provided to automate map export and print, to create PDF map books, and publish map documents to ArcGIS Server map services. This is an incredibly useful module for accomplishing many of the day-to-day tasks performed by GIS analysts.

In this chapter, you will learn how to use the ArcPy mapping module to manage map documents and layer files. You will also learn how to add and remove geographic layers and tables from map document files, insert layers into data frames, and move layers around within the map document. Finally, you will learn how to update layer properties and symbology.

Referencing the current map document

When running a geoprocessing script from the ArcGIS Python window or a custom script tool, you will often need to make a reference to the map document which is currently loaded in ArcMap. This is typically the first step in your script before you perform geoprocessing operations against layers and tables in a map document. In this recipe, you will learn how to reference the current map document from your Python geoprocessing script.

Getting ready

Before you can actually perform any operations on a map document file, you need to make a reference to it in your Python script. This is done by calling the MapDocument() method on the arcpy.mapping module. You can reference either the currently running document or a document at a specific location on disk. To reference the currently active document, you simply supply the keyword CURRENT as a parameter to the MapDocument() function. This loads the currently active document in ArcMap. The following code example...

Referencing map documents on a disk

In addition to being able to reference the currently active map document file in ArcMap, you can also access map document files that are stored on a local or remote drive by using the MapDocument() constructor. In this recipe, you'll learn how to access these map documents.

Getting ready

As I mentioned earlier, you can also reference a map document file that resides somewhere on your computer or a shared server. This is done simply by providing a path to the file. This is a more versatile way of obtaining a reference to a map document because it can be run outside the ArcGIS Python window. Later, when we will discuss parameters in a script, you'll understand that you can make this path a parameter so that the script is even more versatile, with the ability to input a new path each time it is needed.

How to do it…

Follow these steps to learn how to access a map document stored on a local or remote drive:

  1. Open the IDLE development environment from Start | All...

Getting a list of layers in a map document

Frequently, one of the first steps in a geoprocessing script is to obtain a list of layers in the map document. Once obtained, your script may then cycle through each of the layers and perform some type of processing. The mapping module contains a ListLayers() function, which provides the capability of obtaining this list of layers. In this recipe, you will learn how to get a list of layers contained within a map document.

Getting ready

The arcpy.mapping module contains various list functions to return lists of layers, data frames, broken data sources, table views, and layout elements. These list functions normally function as the first step in a multistep process, in which the script needs to get one or more items from a list for further processing. Each of these list functions returns a Python list, which, as you know from earlier in the book, is a highly functional data structure for storing information.

Normally, the list functions are used as...

Restricting the list of layers

In the previous recipe, you learned how to get a list of layers by using the ListLayers() function. There will be times when you will not want a list of all the layers in a map document, but rather only a subset of the layers. The ListLayers() function allows you to restrict the list of layers that is generated. In this recipe, you will learn how to restrict the layers returned using a wildcard and a specific data frame from the ArcMap table of contents.

Getting ready

By default, if you only pass a reference to the map document or layer file, the ListLayers() function will return a list of all the layers in these files. However, you can restrict the list of layers returned by this function by using an optional wildcard parameter or by passing in a reference to a specific data frame. A wildcard is a character that will match any character or sequence of characters in a search. This will be demonstrated in this recipe.

Note

If you're working with a layer file (.lyr...

Zooming in to selected features

Creating selection sets in ArcMap is a common task. Selection sets are often created as the result of an attribute or spatial query, but they can also occur when a user manually selects features and sometimes, under some additional circumstances. To better visualize selection sets, users often zoom to the extent of the selected feature. This can be accomplished programmatically with Python in several ways. In this recipe, you will learn how to zoom to all the selected features in a data frame as well as an individual layer.

Getting ready

The DataFrame.zoomToSelectedFeatures property zooms to the extent of all the selected features from all the layers in the data frame. Essentially, it performs the same operation as the Selection | Zoom to Selected Features operation. One difference is that it will zoom to the full extent of all the layers if no features are selected.

Zooming to the extent of selected features in an individual layer requires you to use the Layer...

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The book kicks off with the fundamentals of starting to use Python with ArcGIS, followed by recipes on managing map documents and layers, including how to find and fix broken data links in these files. In the second part of the book, you will learn to create custom geoprocessing tools and how to use the Attribute and Location tools to select specific features. The third part of the book covers topics for advanced users including the REST API, and also teaches you how to use Python with ArcGIS Pro. The book finishes with appendices covering how to automate Python scripts, and the five things that should be at the back of every GIS programmer's mind.

What you will learn

  • Manage your map document files, layer files, feature classes, and tables
  • Programmatically update layer properties and symbology
  • Find and fix broken data links in your map document files
  • Automate map production, printing, and the creation of PDF map books
  • Develop custom geoprocessing tools that can be shared with others
  • Query and select data from feature classes and tables
  • Create new feature classes or tables and add, update, and delete records
  • Customize the ArcGIS Desktop interface with Python addins

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16 Chapters
1. Fundamentals of the Python Language for ArcGIS Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
1. Fundamentals of the Python Language for ArcGIS
Using IDLE for Python script development
Using the ArcGIS Python window
Python language fundamentals
Summary
2. Managing Map Documents and Layers Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
2. Managing Map Documents and Layers
Introduction
Referencing the current map document
Referencing map documents on a disk
Getting a list of layers in a map document
Restricting the list of layers
Zooming in to selected features
Changing the map extent
Adding layers to a map document
Inserting layers into a map document
Updating layer symbology
Updating layer properties
Working with time-enabled layers in a data frame
3. Finding and Fixing Broken Data Links Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
3. Finding and Fixing Broken Data Links
Introduction
Finding broken data sources in your map document and layer files
Fixing broken data sources with MapDocument.findAndReplaceWorkspacePaths()
Fixing broken data sources with MapDocument.replaceWorkspaces()
Fixing individual layer and table objects with replaceDataSource()
Finding broken data sources in all map documents in a folder
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4. Automating Map Production and Printing
Introduction
Creating a list of layout elements
Assigning a unique name to layout elements
Restricting the layout elements returned by ListLayoutElements()
Updating the properties of layout elements
Getting a list of available printers
Printing maps with PrintMap()
Exporting a map to a PDF file
Exporting a map to an image file
Exporting a report
Building a map book with Data Driven Pages and ArcPy mapping
Publishing a map document to an ArcGIS Server service
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5. Executing Geoprocessing Tools from Scripts
Introduction
Finding geoprocessing tools
Retrieving a toolbox alias
Executing geoprocessing tools from a script
Using the output of a tool as an input to another tool
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6. Creating Custom Geoprocessing Tools
Introduction
Creating a custom geoprocessing tool
Creating a Python toolbox
7. Querying and Selecting Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
7. Querying and Selecting Data
Introduction
Constructing a proper attribute query syntax
Creating feature layers and table views
Selecting features and rows with the Select Layer by Attribute tool
Selecting features with the Select by Location tool
Combining a spatial and attribute query with the Select by Location tool
8. Using the ArcPy Data Access Module with Feature Classes and Tables Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
8. Using the ArcPy Data Access Module with Feature Classes and Tables
Introduction
Retrieving features from a feature class with SearchCursor
Filtering records with a where clause
Improving cursor performance with geometry tokens
Inserting rows with InsertCursor
Updating rows with UpdateCursor
Deleting rows with UpdateCursor
Inserting and updating rows inside an edit session
Reading geometry from a feature class
Using Walk() to navigate directories
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9. Listing and Describing GIS Data
Introduction
Working with the ArcPy list functions
Getting a list of fields in a feature class or table
Using the Describe() function to return descriptive information about a feature class
Using the Describe() function to return descriptive information about a raster image
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10. Customizing the ArcGIS Interface with Add-ins
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Downloading and installing the Python Add-in Wizard
Creating a button add-in and using the Python add-ins module
Installing and testing an add-in
Creating a tool add-in
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11. Error Handling and Troubleshooting
Introduction
Exploring the default Python error message
Adding Python exception handling structures (try/except/else)
Retrieving tool messages with GetMessages()
Filtering tool messages by the level of severity
Testing for and responding to specific error messages
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Introduction
Getting started with the ArcGIS REST API
Making HTTP requests and parsing the response with Python
Getting layer information with the ArcGIS REST API and Python
Exporting a map with the ArcGIS REST API and Python
Querying a map service with the ArcGIS REST API and Python
Geocoding with the Esri World Geocoding Service
Using FieldMap and FieldMappings
Using a ValueTable to provide multivalue input to a tool
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13. Using Python with ArcGIS Pro
Introduction
Using the new Python window in ArcGIS Pro
Coding differences between ArcGIS for Desktop and ArcGIS Pro
Installing Python for ArcGIS Pro
Converting ArcGIS for Desktop Python code to ArcGIS Pro
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A. Automating Python Scripts
Introduction
Running Python scripts from the command line
Using sys.argv[ ] to capture command-line input
Adding Python scripts to batch files
Scheduling batch files to run at prescribed times
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B. Five Python Recipes Every GIS Programmer Should Know
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Reading data from a delimited text file
Sending e-mails
Retrieving files from an FTP server
Creating ZIP files
Reading XML files
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Excellent programming book! Very explicit with good examples to practice on ! Definitely recommend it !
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So much useful information! Hopefully they'll come out with a newer version that addresses Python 3.x with ArcGIS Pro, however.
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I took a Python scripting class a few years ago but haven't used it in quite a while. I needed a refresher on Python scripting for an ArcGIS upcoming project and this book was perfect. The fundamentals were nicely reviewed and the rest of the book is full of easy to reference practical examples. I especially like the "How it works..." sections that explain the finer points of the code. This book may be a little challenging for those unfamiliar with object-oriented programming, but I highly recommend it for anyone who has some Python experience.
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It's a perfect book to start learning arcpy. The exercises are interesting but not too complicated so you don't feel frustated and every step is explained so you can't get lost.After doing an arcpy online course (beginner level) I purchased the book Arcpy and ArcGis- Geospatial Analysis With Python but I think it's not the best option for beginners. I recommend Programing ArcGIS with Python Cookbook for beginners.
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I haven't gone through all the exercises yet, but so far I liked this book very much. There are many useful examples which you could readily apply to your daily jobs (if you are GIS user), such as exporting a map to pdf or image file, automating printing process, and creating geoprocessing tools, etc. Many of the examples are not too long to follow, and very user friendly (the book comes with all the necessary electronic files, including codes). Considering the fact that the first edition came out only in February 2013, this second edition came out rather fast; I guess there's much update since then and also many requests for the updated version (so, authors,thank you for your quick action!). One drawback was that I'm using ArcGIS ver. 10.1 (the book is written for ver.10.3) and some scripts did not work (e.g. Chapter 6, reading from a text file and plotting wildfire points). For those parts, ideally, the authors could have clarified which script would or would not work in which version of ArcGIS. Overall, I would recommend this cookbook to those who have taken intro Python class for ArcGIS, and want to explore further.
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Eric Pimpler
Eric Pimpler is the founder and owner of GeoSpatial Training Services and has over 20 years of experience in implementing and teaching GIS solutions using Esri, Google Earth/Maps, and open source technology. Currently, he focuses on ArcGIS scripting with Python and the development of custom ArcGIS Server web and mobile applications using JavaScript. He is the author of Programming ArcGIS 10.1 with Python Cookbook. Eric has a bachelor's degree in geography from Texas A&M University and a master's degree in applied geography with a specification in GIS from Texas State University.
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