Downloading and installing the Python Add-In wizard
Esri provides a tool that you can use to make the development of add-ins easier. The Python Add-In wizard can be downloaded from the Esri website and is a great resource for creating your add-ins.
Getting ready
The Python Add-In Wizard, is a great resource for creating the necessary files for an add-in. It generates the required files for the add-ins from a visual interface. In this recipe, you will download and install the Python Add-In wizard.
How to do it…
Follow these steps to learn how to download and install the Python Add-in wizard:
Open a web browser and navigate to: http://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=5f3aefe77f6b4f61ad3e4c62f30bff3b.
You should see a web page similar to the following screenshot:
Click on the Open button to download the installer file.
Using Windows Explorer, create a new folder called
Python Add-In Wizardsomewhere on your computer. The name of the folder is irrelevant, but to keep things simple and easy to remember...
