Introduction to ArcPy modules
ArcPy comes with a set of modules in addition to the geoprocessing tools and functions. As we’ve already seen, modules are just files that contain additional Python definitions and statements, including things like functions and variables. They are used to help organize code more logically.
ArcGIS Pro 2.8 comes with the following ArcPy modules:
- Charts module (
arcpy.charts
): Allows you to create charts of your data - Data Access module (
arcpy.da
): Allows control of edit sessions and cursors for searching, inserting, and updating data - Geocoding module (
arcpy.geocoding
): Allows you to set locators and automate geocoding - Image Analysis module (
arcpy.ia
): Allows you to manage and process imagery - Mapping module (
arcpy.mp
): Allows you to work with maps, layers, and layouts to automate map production - Metadata module (
arcpy.metadata
): Allows you to access or manage an item’s metadata - Network Analyst...