Learning ArcGIS Python Scripting

Introduction

• Leverage Python in ArcGIS
• What you should know

1. Python for ArcGIS Basics

• Scripting overview
• Python throughout ArcGIS
• Compose and run scripts in an IDE
• Write your first script

2. Strings, Numbers, and Variables

• Use variables to make scripts flexible
• Work with numeric values

3. Syntax Rules

• Basic Python syntax rules
• Comment scripts
• Reserved words

4. Manipulating Strings

• Special string characters
• Additional manipulations
• String functions
• Help for string functions

5. Object-Oriented Programming

• Object-oriented programming (OOP) overview
• Objects, properties, and methods
• Incorporating site packages
• ArcGIS Python module
• Basics of ArcPy
• Help for ArcPy

6. Using Loops

• Use loops to work with lists
• Use the foreach loop
• Help for list functions
• Nested loops
• Conditional statements

7. Generate Log Files

• Read and write to a text file
• Write multiple records to a file

8. Input at Run Time

• Making scripts dynamic
• Command-line arguments
• Capture arguments in a list variable
• Work with toolboxes in ArcMap
• Creating a custom toolbox

9. Help Documents

• Documenting a script

Conclusion

• Next steps