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ArcPy and ArcGIS

ArcGIS allows for complex analyses of spatial data. The ArcPy module is used to create custom ArcGIS tools, providing automation of geospatial analysis and map book production. The second edition of the book focuses on new Python offerings by Esri for ArcGIS for Server, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro, including the ArcGIS API for Python. Using Python, this book will guide you from basic Python scripting to advanced ArcPy script tools and automated data management.

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Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Completion Time

9h4m

Language

English

About Book

Who Is This Book For?

If you are a GIS student or professional who needs an understanding of how to use ArcPy to reduce repetitive tasks and perform analysis faster, this book is for you. It is also a valuable book for Python programmers who want to understand how to automate geospatial analyses and implement ArcGIS Online data management.

Book content

chapters 9h4m total length

Intro/Setting up the Python environment for ArcGIS automation

Creating the first Python Script using ArcGIS ModelBuilder

Using Data Cursors to Search/Update/Insert attribute data

ArcPy Geometry Types and How to Use Them with Data Cursors

Script Tools – How to turn a Script into a Script Tool

Arcpy.Mapping – How to output maps using Arcpy in an MXD

Advanced topics – using Arcpy for Advanced Analysis

Introduction to ArcGIS Online

Arcpy and ArcGIS Online

ArcREST Python Package

Arcpy and ArcPRO

ArcGIS Python API

ArcPy for ArcGIS Enterprise

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