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What do you need to know about ArcPy?
A quick tour of ArcPy. ArcPy is a site package that builds on (and is a successor to) the successful arcgisscripting module. Its goal is to create the cornerstone for a useful and productive way to perform geographic data analysis, data conversion, data management, and map automation with Python.
Can a GIS script be written in ArcPy?
ArcGIS applications and scripts written using ArcPy benefit from being able to access and work with the numerous Python modules developed by GIS professionals and programmers from many different disciplines.
How is ArcPy used in geoprocessing workflow?
In addition to tools, ArcPy exposes a number of functions to better support geoprocessing workflows. Functions can be used to list certain datasets, retrieve a dataset’s properties, check for existence of data, validate a table name before adding it to a geodatabase, or perform many other useful scripting tasks.
Which is the slope tool in arcpy.sa?
For example, the tools of the arcpy.sa module use tools in the Spatial Analyst toolbox but are configured to support Map Algebra. Thus, executing arcpy.sa.Slope is the same as executing the Slope tool from the Spatial Analyst toolbox.
Are there any alternatives to using ArcPy in Python?
If your interested I can also post it here, even though I think it is beyond the scope of the question. For people using ESRI I think GRASS would be a very similar environment with a GUI python environment and organized in separate ‘toolkits’ for different tasks (raster, vector, solar toolkits etc.).
What do you need to know about ArcGIS for desktop?
Tools are licensed by product level ( ArcGIS for Desktop Basic, Standard, or Advanced) and by extension ( ArcGIS Network Analyst extension, ArcGIS Spatial Analyst extension, and so on). You can find what license levels are required on the tool’s reference page. Functions are not licensed—they are installed with ArcPy.
How are ArcPy classes used in geoprocessing tool?
ArcPy classes, such as the SpatialReference and Extent classes, are often used as shortcuts to complete geoprocessing tool parameters that would otherwise have a more complicated string equivalent. A class is analogous to an architectural blueprint. The blueprint provides the framework for how to create something.