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How to replace a workspace path in ArcGIS?
The findAndReplaceWorkspacePath method is intended for replacing part or all of a layer’s workspace path. The replaceDataSource method allows you to change a layer’s workspace and source dataset.
How can I change the workspace path of a layer?
There are two methods on the Layer object that help with this. The findAndReplaceWorkspacePath method is intended for replacing part or all of a layer’s workspace path. The replaceDataSource method allows you to change a layer’s workspace and source dataset.
How are workspace paths defined in arcpy.mapping?
A workspace path is the system path to the workspace. In the case of file-based data (for example, CAD, shapefiles, rasters), it includes the name of the folder that contains the data. With file-based geodatabases, it includes the name of the geodatabase. SDE workspace paths are defined by the system path to the SDE connection file.
How to change the data source of a layer?
Changing a layer’s data source is a common requirement. There are two methods on the Layer object that help with this. The findAndReplaceWorkspacePath method is intended for replacing part or all of a layer’s workspace path.
How to find and replace data sources in ArcPy?
A data source for a layer or table is the combination of the workspace and dataset. The findAndReplaceWorkspacePaths method on the MapDocument object is intended to perform a global find and replace of workspace paths for all layers and tables in a map document that share that workspace path.
How to change workspace type in arcpy.mapping?
The replaceDataSource method on the TableView object is similar to the findAndReplaceWorkspacePath method, but in addition to being able to change a workspace type, the dataset can also be changed. This is the only method that enables you to replace a table’s dataset within a workspace.